5 Types of Excavator Attachments Used in the Construction Industry
An excavator is a machine often used in the construction industry and heavy work sites. It can handle a number of tasks ranging from drilling through hard surfaces to carrying heavy loads. It is equipped with sturdy wheels and track chains for improved mobility on various surfaces. Its different tools and attachments allow operators to complete work in a efficient and timely manner. Machines that were traditionally designed for a single task are now compatible with multiple excavation attachments. Here is a list of some most important excavation attachments that you should have. 1. Augurs An auger is a type of excavator attachment used for drilling holes. It is a…
Ten Most Common Computer Problems and Their Solutions
When experiencing computer issues, you don't have to get professional help right away. The solution could be simple enough for you to fix it by yourself. Below are the ten most common computer problems I've encountered as well as their solutions. Try them and you'll not only potentially save some money, buy you may also learn something new and expand your technical skills.
Tips on Building Your Own PC
Building a gaming PC can be fun. It can often be cheaper than buying a prebuilt computer. A decent gaming rig that you’ve built on your own is also a bragging right, a milestone reward, a source for a sense of pride and accomplishment. Besides, most people will only cherish what they’ve built themselves. A computer is just like a baby. If someone else built it, you may not love it as much as if it were made by your own hands. Furthermore, some consider building PCs to be the “proving ground” separating the kids from the adults. If you want to try your hand at building your own PC…
Why Collaborative Robots Are Important for Manufacturing Startups
Discover how collaborative robots (cobots) offer startup manufacturers affordability, quick integration, safety, and enhanced efficiency in various processes.
Building a Computer vs Buying One… Which Way to Go?
A few decades ago, computers were seen as the most sophisticated things existing, to most of us who are not tech savvy. However, in the modern day, most people own or use a computer, and this has helped many to understand their computers better. Unfortunately, this understanding is mostly limited to the operations of the computer as most people can’t be able to identify anything once their machine is opened. This lack of knowledge of the inner part of a computer has made building one seem like a massive task that most would shy away from. Not everyone is afraid of tackling the challenge of building a computer, and it…
Autonomous Vehicles and a New Wave of Disruption
There’s been a lot of talk about self-driving cars over the last few years, but the US Senate has finally announced that it will pass legislation clearing regulations and restrictions for manufacturers, in essence providing a clear path to putting driverless cars on the road.
How & Why Should We Recycle Our Old Mobile Phones
There are over six billion mobile phones in the world today. Over 30 million new mobile phones are bought in the UK annually. However, the average lifespan of a cell phone is slightly over 18 months. This means that people purchase new mobile phones at least once every two years. The big question is; “what happens to the millions of cellphones that are disconnected each year?” Some of the mobile phones are sent to other continents such as Africa for reselling; others are donated to charities while a huge chunk of them are recycled. Companies such as Sell My Mobile buy old mobile phones such as Samsung, iPhone 6, and…
The Blockchain and The Byzantine Generals Problem
Twenty years ago, nobody would have predicted the impact that a popularized global information network would have on society–and even though the internet has only been around for a little over two decades, we still have yet to max out its potential, with wearables, connected home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) components just recently becoming popular. Nevertheless our dependence on the worldwide web is easily demonstrated. For example, in 2014, it was calculated that $1.2 million dollars worth of business was done every 30 seconds online, and Pew Research released a report showing that only about 13 percent of Americans don’t use the internet. You would think that…
10 Things to Consider While Choosing the Cloud Server
Today, cloud computing and AWS has become one of the most talked-about topics within the field of information technology. There are several IT giants like Amazon, Microsoft and Google who are presenting some wonderful examples of this latest form of computing technology. A substantial part of credit for this ever expanding field of the cloud hosting services certainly goes to these IT giants. Cloud computing has made it easier for businesses to outsource their infrastructure. AWS is a great option to allow businesses to increase their effectiveness and focus on their core business. It is a secure, affordable and reliable platform that makes cloud computing accessible to businesses which would never…
Repurposing Shipping Containers As Homes: Why This Is Now A “Thing”
Shipping containers are big metal objects that get used to transport physical objects. Many of the products that we use in our daily lives will no doubt have got transported across many oceans in them. When shipping containers get taken out of service, they often get scrapped. But, one ingenious way to save them from the scrap heap…
5 Modular Solutions for the City of the Future
As the population in cities grows, they are forced to expand continuously to accommodate that growth. The problem with this is that most cities expand outward, taking up more land. While this is one solution, it's not exactly what you would call efficient.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication – Challenges
Vehicle-to-vehicle communication (V2V) refers to automobiles’ ability to wirelessly share data with one another. The primary goal is to allow vehicles to communicate speed and position to help prevent collisions. Depending how this technology is used, the driver might simply be told they must brake now or risk an accident, or it may take more direct action to stop the event. More and more devices are becoming connected through the cloud, an Internet-based system of software and services that can be accessed through a variety of methods. The future of the automotive industry is no exception, as slowly but surely cars will become connected. Connected cars made after 2010 usually…
