Choosing best PCB manufacturer for your needs

There are many PCB manufacturers that offer good quality PCBs for low price. Anyway there may be lots of small things that may lead to few inconveniences if your choice isn’t the best. Of course the main source to check out is Internet. Customer feedback may be good starting point to evaluate PCB manufacturing process of chosen vendor. Other sources may be social media, colleague recommendations or other influences. Sometimes there is nothing wrong to give a try on any manufacturer with some small batch and evaluate PCB manufacturing process and build quality by yourself. There may be a different experience for different people and what is bad for one may be good for other. Evaluating quality of delivered PCB If you decided to try new PCB manufacturer, there are some key points that you may want to check when boards are received. Most of them are PCB quality checks.…

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Providing infrastructure for developing nations

No economy can grow without reliable infrastructure, and for developing nations with limited resources, the challenge to provide this is immense. Not only is cost a massive factor, but with growing concern over climate change and environmental degradation, there’s even more pressure to deliver infrastructure that is also more sustainable. From reliable roads to affordable housing, here we explore some of the technologies that show the biggest promise in addressing the needs of the developing world without compromising on quality or negatively impacting the environment. Geocell Technology – Building durable, low-cost, permanent access roads in South Sudan As one of the least developed countries in the world and with a mounting food crisis, South Sudan was in desperate need of a reliable road network which would allow aid to reach those in need, while also helping local farmers and businesses access markets and start to grow the economy.  

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10 Tips to Speed Up Your Smartphone

Are you tired of waiting for your phone to do what you need it to do? If you’re reading this post, you probably want to speed up your android. If you’ve been thinking of shelling out for an expensive upgrade from Lazada, it’s better to first try to squeeze out a little more performance from your current smartphone. After years or even months of usage, smartphones also tend to slow down just like computers. However, there are ways to keep your current device running as good as new. We have listed ten simple tips to speed up your smartphone. Update Your Phone Before doing anything else, the first thing you should do is to update your phone. Check for some updates online and make sure it is completely up to date. Every now and then, your smartphone’s brand may have a new update – be it a newer Android version,…

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How Automation Is Revolutionizing The Construction And Mining Industry

The construction and mining industries have long been synonymous with being ‘behind the times’, but the truth of the matter is very different. In fact, nowadays, these industries are often the first to adopt new technologies in order to more efficiently streamline everyday processes and create safer, more eco-friendly ways of working. One technology currently being integrated within mining and construction is automation. From driver-less vehicles, to automated jaw crushers, the industry could see a vast change in the near future, but what has automation done for us so far? What Do We Mean By Automation? While the idea of automated technology isn’t anything new, understanding just what it is and how it could help us in the future is the first step to adopting these technologies in the future. Automation is the name given to a technology that “allows a process or procedure to be performed without human assistance.”…

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How To Speed Up Your Android Phone

Have you ever experienced the elation of purchasing a new Android smartphone, only to have it fall prey to constant lagging and crashing after mere months of usage? Don’t fret: even the most tech-impaired users can deal with a slow phone. Before taking the device to a shop and paying an exorbitant amount of money to have it repaired, follow the steps below to pinpoint and troubleshoot the problem.  First, be sure that your phone is running on the latest software. Using older versions of operating systems prevents the phone from operating at its maximum capacity. Update to the latest version of the OS to make sure that the phone remains compatible with apps both old and new.   Even though your OS is updated, does your phone still lag? It might have too much info on it. Take a look at your phone’s applications and files. Most phones have…

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How New Technologies Are Changing the Real Estate Market

Real Estate uses technology like any other business field and when new advancements hit the market they bring new and exciting opportunities. Professional real estate companies are using new technology to push them ahead in the field and provide more information than ever to clients. The main focus is on photography and the opportunities that come with having tools that now allow for views over a property would have once cost a fortune. It’s not just hardware either, online software has given real estate companies more flexibility and utility than ever. With the right tools, a company can have more options than ever to approach potential clients. Hardware: Drones and Photos The first new technology that comes to mind for the real estate filed should be drones and their fantastic ability to take photos from incredible angles. Drones have become so ingrained in the field that many real estate agents…

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How to Change your IP address to That of Another Country

Your IP address is tied to your real physical location. If you were ever wondering if you could actually change this so that it looks like that you are actually from a different country then you should know that this is definitely possible. You can change your IP address if you use a VPN. In the linked article it’s explained how a VPN works and what it actually does. This will make it look like as if you would be located in a different country. Below you will find the steps described that you will have to do in order to change your IP:

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