Hardware posts

As the population grows we are slowly being forced into high-priced condensed living quarters, making living in the city bittersweet since we are close to amenities but squished together like sardines. Any type of clever creativity for maneuvering furniture or acquiring furniture that has dual purposes can be very handy; in fact it can turn a small cramped apartment into an organized comfortable living space. Washing machines (if lucky to have one) are chunky and take up a lot of space in what is otherwise a very good spot for other things, so like many, we are forced to give up the luxury of washing…

An unwillingness to “sleep with the enemy” may be behind cable companies’ reluctance to deal with Apple, but that isn’t stopping the Cupertino tech firm from trying. Their latest round of talks with various entertainment brokers would give their set top box the ability to integrate traditional cable feeds. It’s a matter of compromise. Apple has been trying for years to break into the television industry, even contemplating licensing content directly and competing with cable operators. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em… The walled-garden of the television industry has long been reluctant…

The very first wooden framed computer has been created. Designers at MicroPro collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM to introduce to the world the “iameco” computer, the one of a kind Eco-friendly computer that could possibly be the future of Technology. As a whole we are becoming more and more aware of our surroundings, people we interact with and of our impact on the environment. Seems fitting that what we use to communicate with others would be Eco-friendly too, right? Of course there will be a need for ensuring that devices that are friendly…

If the three-strikes-rule were in effect, the Air Force would be out of luck for testing its X-51A Waverider cruise missile as the supersonic rocket failed again to activate its scramjet propulsion system. The project has cost $300 million so far and there may not be enough budget (or will power) left for a fourth test. As part of the US Air Force’s “prompt global strike” initiative, the missile was supposed to give the military the ability to strike targets anywhere in the world in a matter of minutes. As a cruise missile, it would not be perceived as a nuclear threat and accidentally prompt a nuclear…

When we get our furry family member we know that we must feed him or her and make sure that our pooch gets enough water. As it has always been done, we put water in a bowl and allow puppy to drink on the go. Although convenient and healthy for your dog to stay hydrated, we do not know the dangers of leaving water bowls to sit outdoors. Today I learned that sitting water bowls not only become stagnant, warm and full of unwanted debris from food or dirt within the air, and if that is not bad enough, diseases accumulate that we are not aware of such as; Giardia, Coccidia, or Mildew. Perhaps this is why we often catch…

The product isn’t new. The concept has been around for a while. The need will be around for much longer if we don’t look more closely at it. Power. It’s the one thing that nearly every device, gadget, and piece of equipment in the world needs. We get power from different sources but in most cases the end result is either combustion, electricity, or both. There is no shortage of power potential (between solar, wind, natural gas, and nuclear, potential power is virtually limitless), but there are two things that are preventing us from transcending current power challenges: A reliable and affordable…

While a major disaster, such as a tornado or hurricane, is unlikely, it’s best that businesses prepare for such catastrophic events. Doing so can minimize the negative effects of what could otherwise be a door-closing disaster. A disaster plan for the business should include ways to keep not only employees safe, but also the data and equipment necessary to keep the business running. With a little planning, any business can create a solid disaster plan for any situation that arises. Global Disaster Recovery Management recommends that businesses start with a disaster risk assessment….

As the world advances in Technology, we are using a lot of electricity without giving it much thought; after all, we cannot live without our devices. This does not mean that we do not care about our environment, since we are very well aware that we need our planet in order to live (unless Mars pans out). For those of us who want to find a balance by remaining able to use our electronics conscious free and prevent the unremitting damage we collectively cause to our ecosystem, this portable solar panel will light up your life, literally. The Fuse 10W made by Voltaic Systems is a three panel 3.4 watt light-weight…

For many of us, it was an important part of our childhood that introduced us to the potential of computing. The games, the programs, the capabilities – all so antiquated compared to today’s amazing machines – but it was enough to spark imaginations and send children of the eighties on a course that has made many of the leaders of today. In July, 1982, it was introduced to the public. Below is a video from the BBC as the old machine is introduced to today’s youth. Below the video we have some screen shots from the original brochure. Check out the specifications of the machines back then and think of how far…

School-aged children around the world at the turn of the millennium were really starting to get computerized. Parents were starting to spend so much time on their own computers that sharing with their friends was simply impractical. If they could afford it, they would often get their children their own computers. If they could really afford it, they would get their children high-end computers. If they were the world’s best parents, they would get their children this. Epic parents ruled. * * * (Via: Reddit)…