Mobile junkies and gadgety geeks are always looking for ways to get just a few more precious minutes of battery life coaxed out of our favorite gadgets while on the go. I know how frustrating and plain unfair it can be to have your gadget of choice die on you in the middle of a trip with no relief (outlet) in site for several or more hours. Thankfully the forward thinkers consisting of Mathieu Servais, Camille Lefer, Clément Faydi, and Mickaël Denié, all third year...
When the mercury starts rising, many people start heading for cooler pastures, particularly ones with nice soft carpet, comfy couches, and a nice ambient air temperature. That pretty much describes your typical living room. But for those unlucky souls who have to venture outside, a decrease in clothing is often warranted to keep them from melting. However, the true geek never worries about himself but about the life of his gadgets. When others are passing out left and...
The whole idea of going camping (usually) is to get away from it all. The city life, a fast paced world, electronic distractions, and other gadgetry are abandoned as campers aim to reconnect with nature and enjoy being self sufficient. However, one of the slightly problems with living in mother natures grassy fields is that light…after dark….is rather scarce. Instead of fumbling with a flashlight or some other lantern, why not capture the light from the sun...
Say you want to save a tad bit of water in your home, what do you do? You could of course cut back on showers, dishes, watering the yard, etc. But what about your washing machine. Many people often overlook this in-house water-sucker as it is a machine that is often buried deep inside one’s home, far from ear and eye – almost forgotten. It is no secret that washing machines, even today’s highly efficient models consume large amounts of water. ...
Just can’t stand wasting energy even it is minute particles of energy, so small in fact that it’s measure in electrons used? Fret not, there are many other greenies out there just like you. Buffalo has your back. The Buffalo 4 port hub features individual kill switches on each of the 4 USB ports giving you the ultimate in eco-friendly design. Why let these empty holes sip on power when not in use? Stop their never ending appetite and reclaim your...
The least favorite time for any gadget aficianado, particularly the mobile gadget aficianado is that of recharge time. Not only are we at times without gadgets (the ones that aren’t operable while charging), we are also stuck, chained to a wall limiting our movement and mobile freedom. Extra batteries can help extend those wall free moments in life and for many are a good solution. But what if you’re going to be away from walls and outlets for an extended...
