Gadgets and Gizmos Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Winterfest Educational Toys

I took my family to Winterfest this past weekend. Science North, a science museum had an interactive workshop, we had to go.It was a good thing no one told the kids these were educational toys, it may have quieted the shouting, laughter and...
Ted MorytoFebruary 20, 2006

The Eropean Satellite Navigation System "Galileo"

The Galileo positioning system is a proposed satellite navigation system, to be built by the European Union (EU) as an alternative to the US military-controlled Global Positioning System and the Russian GLONASS.
Erich StrasserFebruary 08, 2006

VCRs Used as Hidden Digital Video Recorders

With all of the new fangled gadgets on the market, we can get so caught up in trying to figure them out that it is enough to make a person throw up their hands in total, abject frustration.
Shawn DavisSeptember 04, 2006

Digital Cameras – Quality Vs. Size

When looking to purchase a new digital camera there is always the debate between size and quality within the range of your budget. No matter what the budget, the choice will have to be made between a smaller size, more portable camera and a higher...
Sara WellsApril 11, 2006

Time For Clocks?

How can a person get through life without a time clock? We use them constantly, from watches to alarm clocks to grandfather clocks, we function through the use of a time clock, we all do.
Jeff KingFebruary 23, 2006

Tips For Buying A Pouch Laminator

The pouch laminator is the most common and economical laminating equipment for most homes and offices. They are compact and don’t require a laminator stand.
Ken MorrisFebruary 02, 2006

Keeping Your Wireless Number when You Switch Carriers

Some consumers are hesitant to change their cell phone provider, even if they see a better deal, simply because too many people already know their existing cell phone number.
Tom SpellingFebruary 23, 2006

Can An Ink Cartridge & The Machines That Use Them Actually Be Cool ?

First a little history lesson.....There was a time, long ago that printers had ribbons and used dot matrix printing to create tiny dots that, when looked at, were readable. Sometimes they were BARELY readable, however.
Andrew JamesNovember 21, 2005

Renewable Energy

If you’re looking for a way to conserve electricity, renewable energy may be the answer. Renewable, or solar energy, uses the sun’s light, along with wind and even certain molecules in plants and animals in order to power cars, turn on...
Andrew PalmerSeptember 20, 2005

How Satellite TV Works

Digital high definition satellite television is increasing in popularity, with Dish Network recently reporting crossing the 12 million subscriber threshold and growing, and there are probably more uninformed as to actual workings of satellite TV...
Mitchell MedfordFebruary 27, 2006