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They’re the second and third best inventions since sliced bread. They bring us communication, calculations, and, thanks to Doordash, the occasional cupcake. Convenience, all rechargeable with a simple plug in the wall. All In One The telephone and personal computer are without a doubt truly revolutionary technologies. Now, through the brilliant innovation of many a hardworking engineer, we’ve brought them together in a single, portable form. Enter the smartphone. Granted, as you just might be reading this very article on a phone, it is fair to say you don’t care for an explanation on how they work. But, you should...

Before we go any further, don’t read this while driving. The first reason is obvious; distracted driving is extremely dangerous and avoidable. Auto accidents are one of the few causes of death that can be reduced simply through greater attention to your surroundings. It keeps you, and by extension others safer. Drive safer. However, this is a simple truth that no serious authority would contest. No, we’re here for the second reason not to drive while reading this article, and this also applies to your passengers. Cars for Alarm? Automobiles have been an integral part of Western society since the...

It’s closing on 7:00 PM. On a typical day, you’d be walking in the door around 5:30, dropping off your daily carry with as much abandon as you can get away with. Though you’ve never really liked your job, it was always tolerable enough. Today was not one of those days. Everyone dreads an unexpected meeting. Nothing quite breeds anxiety like a one on one, even if the story is that these are completely standard procedure. They always word it differently, but the underlying message is the same. Someone’s not happy, and you may need an umbrella for the inevitable,...

Sometimes, it’s best just to break right into it. You know them. You’ve seen them. Whether or not you understand them, you probably have one on your house right now. And, you might want to understand how they work. I’m talking about electric meters. What is an electrical meter? In this case, the name says it all. These devices monitor and report how much electricity your household uses. Specifically, it measures the flow of kilowatt hours, or KWh. Without going into the finer sciences of it, the short version is to think of electrical like liquid. It flows through your...