Set your battery charger to a slow or trickle charge and select whether you are charging a 6, 12 or 24 volt deep cycle battery. If your battery charger has the option to set the voltage for the charge, set … Continue reading →

Update Smart Remote Control Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, you should see the “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website with “Smart Remote Control” and “Update” buttons. Click on the “Update”. You should be presented with a question: “You must have a … Continue reading →

It is standard in 12v DC automotive type wiring setups that red is positive and black is negative. It is standard in a residential AC wiring system that black is hot and white is neutral with some exceptions like when … Continue reading →

For Finland there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the … Continue reading →

Although many of today’s electronics and electrical devices prefer DC power because of its smooth flow and even voltage, we could not get by without AC. Both types of power are essential; one is not “better” than the other. Are … Continue reading →

Power Supply Transformers The power supply transformer raises or lowers the voltage as needed. Most devices require stepped down voltage from standard AC outlets, which output 100 to 240 volts, to a much lower amount. Some transformers, however, will step … Continue reading →

Diodes are most commonly used to convert AC to DC, because they pass the positive (+) part of the wave, and block the negative (–) part of the AC signal, or, if they are reversed, they pass only the negative … Continue reading →

The difference is that for AC transmission lines, both positive and negative corona will occur on all phase conductors, while for DC transmission lines, positive corona occurs near the positive conductor and negative corona occurs near the negative conductor. What … Continue reading →

When you’re hanging a chandelier or any other ceiling light, first find the 3 wires coming out of the hole in the ceiling where the light will go. Recognize that the black wire is the positive one, the white wire … Continue reading →

Power Off Your Device and Unplug its Power Cable A temporary glitch in the power options of your device (like the network adapter is put to “deep sleep” by the OS) may cause the network adapter not detected in Windows … Continue reading →

How to spot a fake phone charger Markings and Text on the plug. Look at the plug to see if there any CE markings (certification mark) which is the European Law for product safety standards. Plug pin finish. USB port. … Continue reading →

Our pick: DeWalt DCD701F2 Xtreme 12V Max Brushless 3/8 in. Runner-up: Bosch PS31-2A 12V Max 3/8 In. Upgrade pick: DeWalt DCD791D2 20V Max XR Li-Ion Brushless Compact Drill/Driver Kit. Also great: Milwaukee 2801-22CT M18 1/2 in. Also great: DeWalt DCD708C2 … Continue reading →

Leaving your computer turned on 24/7 can remove a few of the known stress events that lead to component failure, including the in-rush of current that can damage some devices, voltage swings, and surges that occur when turning a computer … Continue reading →

Four ways to kill a laptop in 10 seconds or less Keep drinks nearby. Everyone at least knows of someone who has spilled soda on a keyboard. Drop it on a hard surface. One of the most dangerous things about … Continue reading →

Since the case isn’t metal, you won’t easily touch metal. However, the manufacturer used a three prong plug implying you can get a shock if an overvoltage event occurs and you touch the wrong thing. Short answer, nothing stops you … Continue reading →