Scratches are ugly. But sometimes, ugly scratches can be a best case scenario. That’s because people drop things, and hand-held devices like the Nintendo Switch are certainly no exception. Whether it’s you, your friend, or the neighbor’s kid, sooner or later your Switch will take a spill to the ground. What happens then? If it …
The past few years have brought a revolution in earbud technology. Not too long ago, all good earbuds were wired. The reason for this was that older Bluetooth technology only allowed for a low-bitrate, mono signal. When Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the iPhone 7, many technology writers scoffed. At the time, using wireless …
If you’re doing any type of electrical work, a non-contact voltage tester is an essential tool to have in your arsenal. Having one could literally be the difference between life and death. What these handy little tools do is use magnetic sensors to determine if a cable is currently conducting voltage. Simply place one against …
Picture this: you’ve been working hard all day on a presentation. You bring your laptop home from work to finish things up at home. You go to fire it up, and your hard drive has failed. All your hours of work are lost. Worse, not only do you need to start over from scratch, you …
A few years back, every one of your devices used a different charging technology. It seemed like everything came with a DC charging block and a unique adapter. This could lead to a variety of problems. For example, if you had an older device, the charger might not even be available. Then came the glorious …