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Making a battery backup for your gaming PC can saves hours of unsaved progress from a critical level in a game. No matter how great a protector you have in protecting your most important gaming PC in the event of a power outage, you can’t just predict (especially in the Canadian winter) when the power goes out. You don’t want…

Notepad++ is a source code editor and notepad replacement that supports several languages in a MS Windows environment with Syntax highlighing and folding, PCRE, customizable GUI, auto-completion and more. I have been using Notepad++ for more than 10 years and it's the only Windows program that I actually miss on MacOSX and open a Virtual…

Bitcoin is a digital money currency system. Whew, that sounds complicated. It allows people to send or receive money across the internet, even to someone they don't know or don't trust. Money can be exchanged without being linked to a real identity. In less than 1000 words you'll be understanding the basics of Bitcoin, the risks, and why its…

Well, lets start with the basics. How does a carburetor work? Suck, squeeze, bang, blow. The engine sucks in a mixture of fuel and air, then squeezes it together (compresses it), then it burns / explodes that with a bang, and finally it blows out the exhaust If an engine has a high compression ratio, it means that a given volume…

As an avid RC enthusiast a large portion of my life,its been amazing seeing the technology adavnce. Mini and micro drones are at a new point in their development. Although stiemied by the recent FAA regulations and requirements around air restrictions, there are still amazing opportunities for drone use. Registering isn't that big of a deal,…

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Without adu, here is my list of my favorite mice for gaming and office use. They all have customizable buttons, adjustable dpi, but the most important thing is fit and feel. Without beating around the bush, and just giving you the list right out, here it is in order. Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse PC Mouse (NEW!)Logitech G903…

With the release of the new Xbox Series X and the legacy Xbox One, and the never ending destructive power of children to break is just weeks what lab testing said was over a million trigger plugs - i was recently looking at new Xbox controllers and wanted to share my insights on the usability and cost between the two. In short, is it worth it to…

I'm a big fan of home automation and other similiar technologies. Unfortunately, the area is still in its infancy and requires a hands on hobbiest approach unless yo uyare willing to spend a literal boatload of cash. Home Controller I personally tried a number of options, including HomeSeer, Vera, Smart Things, and a few others. The…