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10 Mistakes Not to Make as an Arduino Beginner

September 17, 2017

Arduino boards, and the many affordable microcontrollers that came in their wake, changed hobby electronics forever. What was once the domain of the super geek, armed with extensive knowledge of electronics and computing, is now available to all. The price of the hardware is always dropping, and the online community is always growing. We’ve previously… read more »

7 Worst Tips and Common Mistakes in Salary Negotiations

April 16, 2017

There’s one meeting that stresses all of us out: salary negotiations. It doesn’t matter whether you’re interviewing for a new job or you’ve been at your current job for years, While it may be tempting to avoid that awkward conversation all together and take the first figure that gets thrown out at you, this is… read more »

Avoid These Online Dating Mistakes at All Costs

April 9, 2017

Do you know someone who met their spouse via online dating? Once considered a way for socially awkward people to meet, dating services are now immensely popular with people of all types. But their modern ubiquity hasn’t made navigating the world of internet dating any easier. There’s a lot of awful dating advice floating around…. read more »

When Bad Code Caused Disaster: 10 Worst Programming Mistakes in History

February 28, 2017

Code is almost everywhere. The advent of modern computers arrived in the 1940s. In its rich history, programming enabled better communication, and led to advancements across a myriad of industries. Everything from space travel to telecommunications and healthcare has been revolutionized and affected by code. Plus, programming can teach valuable life lessons. However, in its… read more »

9 Dumb PowerPoint Mistakes You Always Make in Presentations

January 9, 2017

Giving an effective PowerPoint presentation is an art. We’ve all sat through a dreadful slideshow that we couldn’t wait to escape from. Whether due to a drab speaker or lousy slides, there’s usually room for improvement. The good news is you can prevent your audience from hating your next presentation! Let’s review the most common… read more »

7 Worst Mistakes to Make When Buying Solar Panels

September 4, 2016

Solar energy has long been seen as an unsustainable, idealistic gimmick, and many still think that way, but recent advancements have proven how viable solar energy can be — not just for saving money but drastically lowering your carbon footprint. And maybe you’re now convinced and ready to invest in some solar panels yourself. That’s… read more »

7 Password Mistakes That Will Likely Get You Hacked

February 4, 2016

You’ve heard it all before and you’re probably sick of it. Password safety is an oft-drilled topic that easily enters one ear and oozes out the other, but we can’t emphasize this enough: settling for a weak password is like leaving all of your doors unlocked. Just because you’ve never been robbed before doesn’t mean… read more »