If you’re still using wired earbuds, you’re doing it wrong. The cord gets tangled and limits your range, and it’s easy to damage. Snag your cord on a door handle while you’re walking, and you’ll need a new pair of buds. Wireless earbuds help you to avoid this problem. The last remaining advantage of wired …
In theory, a solar system is simple. You take a couple 12 volt panels and hook them up to a 12-volt battery. In between the two sits a solar charge controller. When the battery needs to be charged, it allows the current to flow into the battery. When it’s full, it disconnects the panels. But …
Wireless has become an indispensable part of our lives. But what happens when you travel across borders, and suddenly your devices can’t connect? Because different regions of the world use different wireless standards. In order to join those networks, one option is to obtain regional SIM cards for every place you want to visit. That’s …
If you’ve ever been caught fumbling for your keys in the cold, you know how frustrating it can be. The same goes if you’re coming home after dark and the porch light is off. But to paraphrase Doc Brown, “where we’re going, we don’t need keys”. Nowadays, a biometric or combination lock can completely eliminate …
In the world of Bluetooth headphones, there are nearly endless options. But the vast majority of them fall into two categories. First, you have AirPod style buds that sit vertically in a charging case. Secondly, there are smaller, compact earbuds that sit horizontally in a charging case. What these varieties both have in common is …