How to Choose a Laptop Bag in 2025
Practical guidance for choosing a laptop bag in 2025: match bag type to your commute and devices, prioritize protection, organization, comfort, and modern security features.
What a Wireless Connection Is and How It Works (Updated)
A modern overview of wireless connections: what they do, how Wi-Fi works, current standards (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E), security best practices (use WPA2/WPA3, VPNs on public hotspots), and practical tips for home and mobile use.
Cingular GoPhone then and now: quality no-contract service for mobile users
Cingular's GoPhone introduced many U.S. customers to reliable, no-contract mobile service. That approach lives on today in modern prepaid plans that emphasize flexibility, predictable pricing, and wide coverage.
How Wireless Internet Works: A Simple, Modern Explanation
Wireless internet uses radio waves to connect your device (via a Wi-Fi adapter or cellular radio) to an access point, which forwards traffic to an ISP. Speeds depend on distance, interference, hardware capability, and network congestion.
Conference Microphones in 2025: Types, Features, and When to Use Them
Modern conference microphones include tabletop, gooseneck, ceiling beamforming, and wireless types. Choose based on room size, connectivity (XLR, USB, Dante), and required speech intelligibility. Leading brands in 2025 include Shure, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Logitech, Jabra, and Poly.
Why My Old Compaq Laptop Still Matters: Durability Over Flash
A personal look back at a reliable Compaq laptop bought in 2000 - why durability and practical performance mattered for a grad student then, and why those qualities still matter now.