Whether you are an electrician, an HVAC professional, or an electrical hobbyist, one name that should be familiar is Fluke. If it is not, they make measuring products designed to help you do your job and keep you safe while doing it. They also generally sell these devices in kits like this Fluke 117/323 Multimeter […]
Background Info: What Is a Multimeter? A multimeter, also known as a multitester or volt ohm milliammeter (VOM), is a measuring instrument that combines a number of different electronic measurement functions into one unit. The average multimeter will be able to measure current, voltage, and resistance. Essentially, a multimeter combines the functions of an AC […]
Your iPhone’s lightning port is something of a miracle structure. It’s where your charger cord plugs into the port and begins reinvigorating your iPhone and making it usable again after the charge wears down. Unfortunately, this port is metal, and all metal is susceptible to corrosion over time. The culprit is simple and unavoidable: moisture […]
We’re all aware that dealing with electrical components is no game. The possibility of undesired electrostatic discharge (ESD) resulting in injury, and even death in serious cases, means that every safety measure should be taken to help prevent such incidents. It’s also important to ensure the safety of the electrical components you may be working […]
If you are a hobbyist interested in simple electronics projects, this article is for you. We understand that complex projects are overwhelming for beginners, and that is why we are going to focus on projects that require easily available components. No matter how inexperienced you are, you can work on these simple and interesting projects. […]
Flashlights are useful in many emergency situations such as a storm and a power outage. But if you allow batteries to remain in your flashlight for a few years, the batteries will have corrosion. The batteries contain acid. And when the acid leaks out, it causes corrosion. Corrosion can also be caused by atmospheric humidity. […]
Walking down the memory lane each time you see your Super Nintendo console? Missing playing old childhood games? In spite of the fact Super Nintendo System was released way before HDTV sets were available for purchase, you can still enjoy the familiar rush of excitement while playing your favorite games. Older consoles like Super Nintendo […]
Your crush or enemy tells you something and you cannot share it with your best friend? Is this the primitive age where people were so concerned about surviving that they barely communicated about anything other than survival? It’s not. So, you ought to be able to share your best moments with whoever necessary. It might […]
Hundreds of years ago, nobody even considered that one day it would be possible to write on something other than a paper. A technology boom we are experiencing since the late 20th century brought us different tech gadgets who are taking our way of communication to the next levels. Today it is even possible to […]
How to Fix Broken Headphone Wires Without Soldering
So your headphones are giving you a problem? Are you sick of the sound coming out of only one earbud or the sound being way too quiet? Perhaps the microphone isn’t working. All of these problems are a result of damaged headphone wires. If you’re too stubborn to let go of your headphones or you […]
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