When the original Xbox first launched in 2001, it was a breath of fresh air for the console gaming community. The late 1990s were a tough time for consoles. The Sega Saturn had died a horrible death, and gamers were stuck with two choices: Nintendo or Sony. With Nintendo continuing to focus on their own …
For most homes and small offices, a simple network hub is sufficient for managing traffic. These devices are inexpensive, and offer enough bandwidth for most people’s purposes. A network hub simply sends data to all connected devices, and the devices sort out which packets belong to them. But on a larger network, this quickly gets …
For the last few years, 802.11ac has been the world standard for high-speed internet. Also known as WiFi 5, this protocol is exceptionally fast. It has enabled what experts call the “internet of things”: all the interconnected smart home devices that are central to modern life. But even faster, more demanding devices are on their …
These days, many people don’t even own a camera. Why would you need one? Unless you’re engaging in GoPro-worthy adventure sports, modern smartphones are generally more than good enough. But there are still some things your smartphone can’t do. While some smartphones have a panorama mode, they rely on a steady hand. And your 360-degree …
Photocopying is a surprisingly old technology. An inventor named Chester Carlson patented the first machine in 1938. And shockingly, it took him over 2 years to find a buyer. No-one could see the value! After working with several investors, Carlson perfected the technology, and released the first Xerox machine in 1949. So when was the …