Jun 30, 2010

Wireless Routers and access points can be a major pain to deal with. Wireless, by it's very nature is flaky! Sometimes, just a matter of inches can mean the difference between a good signal...

Jan 5, 2010

From the “Why didn’t I think of that department” I give you the first Wall Outlet with USB jacks for charging your devices. Link to Manufacturer The $10 ‘TruePower UCS Power Outlet With Built-in USB Ports’ not only has a terrible name, but will also be shipping early this year. It makes the perfect receptacle for all your USB...

Dec 16, 2009

I love it when killer robot technology is used on innocent inanimate objects.  Jake Easton is one evil bastard – and – I LOVE HIM! I introduce to you the compressed air powered “better mousetrap”.  I might suggest that you remove any wanted pets from your home before deploying this Terminator themed evil machine – or...

Dec 15, 2009

All of us who own a personal computer have burned at least a CD or two in our days. Being able to download music and create your own mix CDs has been one of my favorite features since the beginning. Software such as iTunes and Nero has made this task even easier, pretty much doing all the work for us. All you need to do is insert your CD-R into your CD burner,...

Dec 7, 2009

One of the questions we get a lot is how do you detect a leaky or bad capacitor.  Here’s how. Short the terminals to ensure it is not charged. If you are doing this on a motherboard with a small capacitor, just use a small screwdriver.  If this is a high voltage or capacity unit UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO THIS – leave it to an expert.  Large...