Electricity affects almost everything we do on a daily basis. Think about when the lights flicker during a storm. We're just waiting for the darkness, but we might not understand the chaos that awaits us once our dependable electrical circuit is off for an extended period of time. Technology has come so far and impacts us in a positive way each day. Modern Day … [Read more...] about The Impact of Electricity
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Why Haven’t Wearables Lived Up to the Hype?
Source The wearables market appears to be in a limbo. However, it’s too soon to write off the technology, because potential for exponential growth remains. People who feel that wearables have no future might benefit by recalling predictions made by Bill Gates and Sir Alan Sugar about the internet and the iPod, respectively. While not quite down and out, it is safe to say … [Read more...] about Why Haven’t Wearables Lived Up to the Hype?
A Review of the Past, Present, and Future of 3D Printing
(Image Credit: kirill4mula / 123RF Stock Photo) While many people think of 3D printing as the newest and most interesting technology on the scene today, this has actually been around since Reagan was in office. Nearing 40 years old, 3D printing has come a long way since its early days – and it has a long way to go. A Quick History of 3D Printing: How We Got to Today The … [Read more...] about A Review of the Past, Present, and Future of 3D Printing
The Three Biggest Causes of a Hard Drive Failure
Our computers aren’t designed to have a long lifespan. Hard drives are fragile systems, which are prone to general wear and tear. Unfortunately, an ageing, faulty or broken hard drive can lead to loss of your valuable data. We are therefore looking at the three biggest cause of a hard drive failure. Physical Damage Shock, water, and heat can all pose a significant risk to … [Read more...] about The Three Biggest Causes of a Hard Drive Failure
PC’s Versus Mobile Devices – Each Have Pros And Cons
Mobile Devices And PC’s This year, for the first time in recorded history, mobile data usage has surpassed PC data usage. Is this an indication of where we are headed in the future of technology? Many of the functions of a PC or desktop computer can be matched by your smartphone or tablet, in fact many of the top-end smartphones can easily compete with the best laptops or … [Read more...] about PC’s Versus Mobile Devices – Each Have Pros And Cons