Your home is at the heart of your life and you naturally want it to be the best home it can be for you. Sometimes, this involves taking on DIY tasks that you’ve never encountered before and there can be improvements that your home needs that you don’t even know about when you’re just getting started. Take the time to give your house a thorough inspection if you’re serious about improving it, and take note o ...

The main purpose of enrolling on a degree program is to learn, whether this is new concepts, skills, theories, or something practical, and a computer science degree is no different. You can learn a whole variety of skills that will help you on your career path into the dream job that you’re just waiting to land. It can be difficult to see exactly what kinds of skills you’ll be learning and working towards o ...

You’ve been thinking about quitting smoking for a while now. Then one holiday season you get sick and miss all of the festivities. You never want to go through that again so you’re considering switching to Juul Pods. The thing is though, you’ve heard that they are as bad as the actual thing. This is a myth. They are in truth, a lot better for you than traditional cigarettes. This isn’t the only myth about J ...

Credit and debit cards with chips are the standard for security these days. If your card was created in the last year or so, it's very likely you have a chip. You can still swipe your card at most establishments, but most places offer the option for you to use your chip if you'd like. What are the benefits of using the chip, though, and how does it work? We're going to discuss the function of a credit card ...

When people hear of a microcontroller, they probably think of a small remote control. A microcontroller is essentially that, but there's much more to them than remote control. Microcontrollers are responsible for running most electronics today. They're tiny enough fit in most objects, and they're capable of interpreting data and converting it into an action. Read on to learn about what microcontrollers are ...

When most of us look at a smartphone, laptop, or most other common household electronics, we see a device that is far too complicated for us to ever build. Yet, anyone can in fact learn how the process of designing and manufacturing electronics works. If this is a hobby you are thinking about getting into, here’s a roadmap for getting started. Start with the Basics Whenever you are learning a new subject or ...

Employee burnout is becoming a more common problem than it once was. One study found that nearly a quarter of workers felt burned out often, or even always. To combat burnout, you need to learn how to relax at work. While it may be tempting to set a breakneck pace and push yourself every day, burnout will harm you in the long run. It can make you a less capable worker, diminishing your performance on the jo ...

The internet became widely available in the early 1990s. Since then, it's spawned a new way of connecting, doing business, and learning. Small wonder that web designers and developers are valuable people in the workplace. On average, an entry-level web developer can make $54,379 a year. If you'd like to hit those figures, you might be wondering how to learn to code. Plenty of websites offer expensive course ...

A successful business is one that can adapt to the changing times. They see arising trends and rise to meet the challenge. One such trend that is set to really change society is the Internet of Things, and yet far too many businesses have yet to take advantage of the opportunity. What is the Internet of Things Think gadgets! Your phone, your new apple watch, your Alexa or Google Home, even your smart fridge ...

Back then, only several individuals and companies are very concerned about online safety and privacy. Thus, they consider installing and using a virtual private network (VPN) vital to protect their sensitive data and online activity from cyber-criminals. But as the years passed, online safety has become a priority not just to big companies, government offices, and entrepreneurs but to almost everyone. That’ ...