Have you ever found yourself torn between the simplicity of pen and paper and the efficiency of digital tools when trying to stay organized? You’re not alone. In a world that’s constantly buzzing with ...

The analog computer of decades-gone-by is something many of us younger engineers never got the chance to experience first hand. It’s pretty much a case of reading about them on these fine pages or ...

Home bakers and candy makers will find a candy thermometer is a vital tool to have on hand. Depending on the type of sweet treat you are making, it's important to bring the candy mixture or sugar to a ...

Modern vehicles are incredibly complex machines and that’s before factoring in high-tech features such as semi-autonomous driving systems. Much of this technology is front and center as automakers are ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

This is just a general question. I know, obviously, that there are RS-232 "serial ports" and IEEE 1284/Centronix ports "parallel ports," and that these are "digital" connections. Then you have things ...

Wanna go more analog? Take a look at the best film cameras and the best film for 35mm cameras, or grab one of the best ...

As much as it might be easy to feel like the connection between car and driver is a spiritual one, some hard data needs to be communicated between the two. Gauges do that work by providing information ...

Probably the most famous mechanical chess player is the chess playing Turk by Wolfgang von Kempelen, unveiled in 1769 (see ...