Consumer Electronics Design not always beneficial if it retards the primary functions of a device. The internal antennas are such a design concept that causes a lot of headaches for tech guys like me. The primary function of an antenna is to transmit a signal, capture a signal or both. Since most modern equipment are manufactured with plastic casings (as opposed to metal), a lot of manufactures have opted for internal antennas. The advantage; now nothing is sticking out, they can make the equipment more desirable to mainstream consumers by making “beautiful” equipment boxes. I am on the other hand one of those people who would buy a device for its’ practical functionality overlooks.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Modules associations
There are few different companies that manufacture modules for home automation. Even with products from same company, it can be difficult to find all in one solutions to consumers’ need. Through manipulating the behaviors of the modules through the controller, we can accomplish almost anything.
Improvised home automation
The ideal solutions for home automation devices are usually plug-and-play units or modules. They often require just powering the unit and adding to your main controller. I came across unique situation in which a Z-wave, x10 or Insteon modules does not exists, but a solution can be made by combining automation modules with types of electronic/electric units. It is technically an improvising what you can get on the market. However, it does not necessarily means the final outcome of these projects are lower in quality compared to plug-and-play solutions.
Random Item from CMS Database
There are few ways to do this in WordPress CMS using the PHP web language. What I would say the “best way” involves editing either original or Child Theme functions.php file. Therefore it is bit risky and you could potentially take your side down in an event of an incorrect implementation. Let’s look at the fool safe “easy way” first.
Mobile tools for Webmasters
There are many different types of Webmasters (and Owners / Developers / Administrators / etc). One thing most of us love is to save money by opting for free services whenever it is possible. You do not always have to pay for high quality services. For example, Google Inc. is one of my favorite high quality free service providers. However, keep in mind that often these services are provided “as it is” without a warranty and for personal website Webmasters and small business owners.