Few would argue that more monitor/display space helps desktop user productivity – particularly for visually-intensive tasks like hardware product design and development, and code/collaborative tasks that typically call for having... read more →
Most of us have a few apps or browser tabs that we keep open throughout the workday (another compelling reason for having a larger monitor, or multiple monitors, or both),... read more →
For hardware entrepreneurs and start-ups, it's important to become familiar with manufacturing terminology so you can talk to/with the manufacturer you're selecting. Otherwise, you're risking unpleasant surprises, ranging from added... read more →
What was new at CES this year? As always, lots. Perhaps some mind-blowing new types of tech (self-flying drone dog-walkers, smart hairbrushes, swarming Roombas, etc.), definitely some new products in... read more →
Every discipline and "domain" has its own unique jargon, vocabulary – including slang, acronyms, and more – and associated concepts. This is as true for cooking (e.g., sautee, carmelize, roue),... read more →
Some classic medical testing and diagnostic tools are quite affordable and portable, like the stethoscope often looped around a doctor’s neck, or the "pulse-ox" meter that clamps onto the tip... read more →
There's no shortage of success stories on the use of project management methods like Lean and Agile to software development (which is what Agile was formulated for) or for manufacturing... read more →
Crowdfunding, through sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, provides entrepreneurs and hardware startups with a way to raise funds without going to venture capitalists – and giving away a piece of... read more →
In my previous blog post, I provided an overview of what compliance certifications like UL, FCC, CE, and RoHS are, and what ones your new hardware product may need. In... read more →
