During my recent annual Christmas vacation, I decided to finally tackle my office room closet. That closet had become stacked pretty much from floor to ceiling over the past 16 or so years with obsolete computer junk. Most of the… Read More
Author: tomwiles
Over-the-road truck driver and early podcaster. Began podcasting in late 2004.
Massive, Shiny New Headquarters Seem To Spell Doom. How Do Tech Companies Fare?
It seems that when companies construct and move in to massive new headquarters, more often than not the event ends up marking the beginning of their downfall. Remember the Pan Am building in New York City? The downfall of Pan… Read More
Wireless Charging
I‘ve always been a bit on the fence when it comes to wireless charging. The wireless charger itself still needs to be plugged in with a wire. Back in October I ended up buying a Samsung wireless charger when I… Read More
Where Are The Desktop SSD’s?
I have a Compaq desktop PC that’s a few years old that is handy for tasks such as doing taxes or writing articles with. Unfortunately, it came with Windows Vista. More than a year ago I installed an inexpensive 128… Read More
Brightech – SKY LED Torchiere Floor Lamp
I never thought I would see the day I’d find myself excited by lightbulbs. The LED lighting revolution has come of age. After recently replacing every remaining incandescent bulb in my house with LED bulbs that perfectly mimic their respective incandescent… Read More
Apple: The Thrill Is Gone
Back around 2006 when Apple switched the Mac to Intel processors, Apple started to gain my attention, and several thousands of my dollars. The Mac was not only a more secure computing alternative, but it also offered fun. Apple computers… Read More
Pushing Power Back into The Grid
I have always been fascinated by solar power. There’s something quite intriguing about the idea of simple sunlight hitting a solar panel and instantly producing electricity. Home solar systems can take a few different forms. There are power backup systems… Read More