Let me be honest. Three years ago, I thought disconnecting from civilization would solve everything. No more electric bills, no reliance on corporations, no stress. Just me, solar panels, and freedom.

Will this be the year you upgrade your front door?

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

The Bluetti Charger 2 is the company's latest charger for van life, RVs and digital nomads. I took a look at CES 2026.

The Kiwibit Beako 4K records clear video to the cloud or a microSD card and automatically identifies and catalogs visiting ...

Diodes’ AP53781 and AP53782 are USB Type-C Power Delivery 3.1 dual-role power (DRP) controllers for battery-powered systems.

We’ve seen a few H-bridge circuits around these parts before, and here’s another application. This time we have an Old Train Station Clock which has been refurbished after being picked up for cheap at ...

Abstract: This paper presents the comprehensive study of the different maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods for solar charge controller application with different converter topology. The system ...

Abstract: The output power from a Photovoltaic (PV) module, aimed at charging a battery, relies on both the solar radiation it receives and the surrounding temperature. The voltage generated by the ...

The seven chakras are thought of as the main energy points in your body, which run down the spine. Blocked chakras may have physical symptoms like bowel issues or emotional ones like insecurity. Share ...