The history of WiFi is long and interesting. In 1971, ALOHAnet connected the Hawaiian Islands with a UHF wireless packet network. ALOHAnet and the ALOHA protocol were early forerunners to Ethernet, and later the IEEE 802.11 protocols, respectively.They are the … Continue reading →

Astronauts may have no trouble moving heavy objects in the weightlessness of space, but that doesn’t mean that the experience isn’t hard on their backs. Astronauts on long-duration spaceflights routinely report back pain, both during and after the flight. What … Continue reading →

In the early 1980s, a permanent Australian email connection to the U.S. ARPAnet was established. When were emails first used in Australia? We believe in the free flow of information When Australia joined the global internet on June 23, 1989 … Continue reading →

Availability: Satellite internet is available almost everywhere in the US. Speed: Satellite internet is usually faster than DSL or dial-up internet, but it’s not as fast as fiber or cable internet. What are the disadvantages of satellite Internet? The biggest … Continue reading →

If you use social media, the chances are you see (and forward) some of the more than 3.2 billion images and 720,000 hours of video shared daily. How many images are posted to social media every day? But today, we’re … Continue reading →

1989: Motorola MicroTAC On April 25 1989, Motorola released a very efficient, new cellphone. The Motorola MicroTAC, was the first “pocket phone” and also the first flip phone design. Compared to the Motorola DynaTAC 800x, it was “micro” measuring at … Continue reading →

ARPANET’s purpose was always more academic than military, but, as more academic facilities connected to it, the network did take on the tentacle-like structure military officials had envisioned.The Internet essentially retains that form, although on a much larger scale. Why … Continue reading →

Surveillance cameras, or security cameras, are video cameras used for the purpose of observing an area. They are often connected to a recording device or IP network, and may be watched by a security guard or law enforcement officer. What … Continue reading →

When you actually enter the warehouse you’re forbidden from bringing your cell phone (officially because they would not be able to verify if it was your phone or merchandise but unofficially for productivity reasons). Can you bring phone into Amazon? … Continue reading →

The solid red led on means that the camera is being charged. The blue led blinking means that the camera is recording videos. 1 of 1 found this helpful. How do I know if my camera is recording? A distinct … Continue reading →

How long do the lighting elements last in Ring Smart Bulb? LEDs in the Ring Smart LED Lightbulbs will last for tens of thousands of hours (on the order of 22 years) before burning out. How long do Ring lights … Continue reading →

Standard consumer camera drones cannot see through opaque window curtains; However, more advanced thermal cameras can detect human figures behind thin curtains. Can surveillance cameras see through curtains? When it’s dark outside, and your lights are on inside, people or … Continue reading →

Recap. No security system can protect us from 100 percent of burglaries. Of course, having one still deters burglars from even trying, especially when we post signs from a known security company in front of our house. Do home security … Continue reading →

Though yard fencing can be expensive, we’ve rounded up some cheap fence ideas to fit nearly any budget. Vinyl fencing. Split rail and mesh. Concrete fencing. Barbed wire. Living fences. Lattice fencing. Hog wire. Chicken wire. A chicken wire garden … Continue reading →

Yes. The Base Station is necessary for the Ring Alarm to function. I see that the Ring Alarm system can act as a burglar alarm and an intruder detection system.Yes, Ring Alarm can also trigger fire and carbon monoxide alarms … Continue reading →