Previously, my network setup included a Linksys WRT160N router running dd-wrt. It was a steady little work horse but had a few downsides like not having gigabit ports. I coasted for quite a while with this setup but over the last year I had been hearing names like Ubiquiti and Mikrotik which were bringing enterprise-grade routing to the consumer price point. You may recall both … [Read more...]
Wideboy 3D printers from Makism 3D
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Makism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Are still working on compiling your holiday wish list? If so, you might consider adding a 3D printer to it. 3D printers are becoming even more user-friendly with incorporation into the operating system like Windows 8.1. 3D printers have a wide variety of uses. You could … [Read more...]
2013 Holiday Tech Wishlist
On Cyber Monday, you are probably looking for the best deals out there. You might also be looking for ideas to put on your own wishlist or gifts for that techie in your life. Check out the 404 Tech Support list of some of the latest gadgets that could be a perfect fit this year. VPN subscription Value your privacy? Get a VPN to encrypt your traffic from prying eyes. Check out … [Read more...]
NeverWet hits stores
Rust-Oleum NeverWet is a superhydrophobic coating that has made it to the consumer market. As the name implies, a coating of NeverWet repels liquid and causes it to bead around rather than get absorbed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4PShebMF4Y NeverWet is applied in a two layer coating. The company partnered with Rust-Oleum to bring the product to market. Despite what the … [Read more...]
How to fight a Lithium-Ion battery fire
Reddit user vizionx1208 posted about their Samsung Galaxy S III exploding and catching fire while being charged recently. The pictures show the battery afterwards and the case being charred. You can see more pictures of the case and aftermath or more pictures of the battery. As a result of the topic that was popular a few years ago coming up again, the topic of Lithium-Ion … [Read more...]