You can’t find a good substitute for a solid LCR meter. With the most basic unit, an LCR meter will measure inductance, capacitance, and resistance. But depending on your selection, LCR meters can provide detailed information about impedance, dissipation factor, quality factor, phase angle, or even equivalent series resistance. It all depends on what you need to know. Choosing the Best LCR Meter It would …
The majority of network faults in a data network aren’t the result of someone spilling coffee on the mainframe. It usually comes down to faulty cabling. That’s why the lines need to be tested for faulty connections, damaged fibers, splices, issues with data transfer, and so on. And that’s precisely what a network cable tester is for. Network cable testers are the go-to instrument for …
Not long ago, the average home might have a handful of connected devices. Most people would have a family PC, and little else. If you worked from home, you might have a second computer or a network printer. That was about it. But as technology has moved on, we’ve all started to rely on more connected devices. For instance, many people save money on phone …
When you don’t have easy access to a power outlet, using an extension cord is an obvious alternative. Extension cords are great for Christmas lights, power tools, and all kinds of electronics. They give you a way to get power to areas where you otherwise wouldn’t have access. On the downside, extension cords are also kind of ugly. There’s something about a big dangling cord …
By now, the PlayStation 5 has been on the market for well over a year. And even after all those months, it remains as much in demand as it was at launch. A lot of this is due to supply chain issues and shortages in production. Many people wanted to buy one at launch or shortly thereafter, but haven’t been able to find one for …
