I picked up my first UPS several years ago as one of the deal items at a Black Friday doorbuster sale. I used it as a battery backup on my PC for several years. Since then, I've upgraded to higher wattage uninterruptible power supplies to support more electronics and have more time in the case of a power outage. Using a UPS has saved my computer from lightning strikes that … [Read more...]
Book Review: 62 Projects To Make With A Dead Computer (and other discarded electronics)
I passed by this book on display at my local library a few times before I actually picked up 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer and I initially picked it up as a skeptic. From the first time I saw the cover of the book, I kept thinking "what about the heavy metals or capacitors and electricity?". When it comes to computer repair, you'll often here the stories about how … [Read more...]
HP Discover 2011: HP – From Cloud To Devices In Your Hands And Revolutionizing Along The Way
HP is holding a showcase technology event this week in Las Vegas, Discover 2011, that combines several previous customer events. It promises to bring together the people, technology, and ideas to solve the difficult enterprise challenges. … [Read more...]
Earth Day 2011 Tech News
Happy Earth Day 2011! I was hoping to add solar panels to my home this Spring but the local vendor never got back to me. After crunching some numbers, with current solar panel prices/efficiency, electricity usage, and incentive rebates I decided to put the extra money towards the mortgage as a wiser investment. I'll be looking to install solar panels at a later date but for now … [Read more...]
Product Review: Evolve Ladybug Water-Saving Showerhead
Although not computer technology, the Evolve Ladybug showerhead is energy-saving, water-saving, and cost-saving technology, all of which are other interests of mine. The Ladybug is a three-inch long adapter that fits on the end of your shower pipe between the showerhead. It's designed to turn your shower down to a trickle as soon as the cold water is flushed from the pipe and … [Read more...]