Cooking in a dorm or a small apartment can be a challenge. In a little studio apartment, your stove may only have two burners – or there may be no stove at all. In a dorm, things can be even more difficult. Most dorms have rules against open flames and electric griddles. In both of …
The beauty of a laptop is that you can set up virtually anywhere. From a local coffee shop to the comfort of your dining room table, laptops offer powerful computing in a portable package. It goes without saying, laptops are extremely expensive. In fact, they’re often one of the largest investments you’ll make during your …
Solar panels used to be an expensive investment, used for off-grid cabins or other applications where on-grid power wasn’t available. But nowadays, solar panels can be used to power everything from floodlights to security cameras. They’re now so affordable that just about anybody can get in the game. Even better, several states also give you …
If you’ve been a reader here at NerdTechy, you’re probably already familiar with BLUETTI. We’ve introduced and reviewed several of their portable power stations. Simply put, they always seem to be at the forefront of innovation. This month, they’re kicking off the new year with a surprising new celebration. Set to end on January 25th, …
In one sense, working on computers is easier than most laypeople think it is. Most components simply plug together, and soldering is never required — at least for desktops. The most complicated part of building a PC is actually making your parts list, and determining which components are compatible. Actually putting the whole thing together …