For most displays, HDMI is the universal standard. However, there are still many projectors, televisions, and monitors that use VGA inputs. You might think that converting one format to the other is simple. After all, converting HDMI to DVI is trivial. However, when you’re working with VGA there are some differences. Both DVI and HDMI …
Modern gaming controllers are better designed than ever before. This is a major improvement over early consoles. For gamers of a certain age, it’s hard to forget just how awful early game controllers were. For example, the original NES had a tiny square controller that was uncomfortable to hold for long periods. This isn’t to …
Recycling isn’t just good for the environment; it can also be profitable. Thousands of Americans harvest and sell scrap for a living. Tens of thousands more sell it as a side gig to bring in some extra cash. It’s hard work. You have to go through dumpsters full of trash and find anything of value. …
This winter, energy prices are higher than they’ve ever been before. Most homeowners – and business owners – are looking for ways to cut costs. Many have come to the same obvious solution: turning down the thermostat. This is certainly a good way to save money, but it can also make for a cold environment. …
If we’re talking about lighting technology, candles are about as ancient as it gets. Since as long as people have been writing their words, they’ve been using candles to brighten up the night. But with the advent of electric lighting, candles became obsolete. Who needs a dangerous open flame when an electric light will get …