Actually this isn't really an upgrade question, but it is like one...<BR> <BR>I have ordered a few barebone Ipaq desktops and I planning to use parts I have on hand (CPU, RAM, HD...) to get them up ...

You can also read this article online as part of the Article Series: What’s the Difference Between Watts, RMS and More. Both watts (W) and volt-amperes (VA) are units of measurement for electrical ...

Unless you're living somewhere with extremely reliable grid power, you probably won't think about getting a portable power station. However, it's a completely different story when you experience ...

Q: Last year, we endured a power outage that lasted for days. After that experience, we decided to buy a generator, but we’re just not sure what to buy. How big of a generator do I need to power my ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Portable power stations are ideal if you frequently experience power outages or enjoy off-grid adventures. However, when buying a power ...

Measuring a voltage is pretty easy: just place your multimeter’s probes across the relevant pins and read the value. Probing currents is a bit trickier, since you need to open up the circuit and place ...

Last Friday I commented on the meaning of Power at the University of Buffalo's computing center. Today I want to follow up with a different pairing in the meaning of power. Here are two extracts from ...

I have a small dorm fridge, but the place where I want/need/can only put it requires me to plug it into a generic power strip.<BR><BR>The "Compact Refrigerator" is rated: 120V, 60Hz (AC), 15 ...

Adafruit has this week announced the availability of a new Mini Power Meter complete with Voltage, Current, Watt’s mAh and mWh display, which is capable of supporting a wide variety of different ...