The difference between American and European mobile phone providers are vast, and the modern traveler is likely to run afoul if they are unprepared, running up a surprisingly large bill! Here’s a rundown of my standard techniques to prepare my American mobile phone for travel abroad.
What Is an XQD Card? The New Media for Pro Cameras!
The CompactFlash Association announced a new media card format last month, and now Sony and Nikon have introduced the first media and digital cameras, respectively. But what exactly is an XQD memory card? Read on for the details.
Eight Unresolved Questions About FCoE
What elements remain unresolved to make FCoE truly world-class? What should the vendors be prioritizing?
When Incandescent Bulbs Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Incandescent Bulbs
Although they are ridiculously inefficient, incandescent lightbulbs seem to have a huge number of fans. Despite the romance of the glowing filament, many governments are moving to ban the use of incandescent light bulbs in many applications. Here in the United States, the federal government intends to encourage the use of more efficient light bulbs but there is no outright ban.
How We Built a Totally Awesome Roman Aqueduct Diorama
My son recently came home with a tough school assignment: Build a presentation or diorama of a Roman aqueduct. As you can see from the picture above, the finished project was way beyond anyone’s expectations. And I’m happy to report that my son was able to accomplish every element of construction with my guidance and assistance.
