Posts Tagged ‘Hardware’
A Tech Business’s Guide to Utilizing PCBs
Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essential almost anywhere that electronic components are used. These boards are made from non-conductive materials and connect electronic components using conductive lines, pads and similar features. In practice, they serve as the “brains” of a device, ensuring that individual components like sensors and computers can talk to one another…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Monitors for a Small Office Space
Choosing the best monitor for small office space is probably one of the wisest decisions you can ever make. Considering that you spend most of your working hours in front of your computer, having one that is easy on your eyes is an excellent idea. Having a great monitor does not imply that your work…
Read MoreEssential Tech for a Freelancer on the Move
Freelancers are the fastest-growing group of workers in the world. In the U.S., 34% of the workforce, or 53 million workers, participate in some form of freelance work. The number of freelancers in the EU labor market increased to 8.9 million in 2013. In Australia for example, as of 2015, there were 4.1 million freelancers,…
Read More5 Venture Capital Tips for Hardware Startups: It’s More Than Just the Product
Hardware startups, like every startup, need capital to get off the ground. But when it comes to getting started, it’s hard to point to a standard operating manual, because the world of hardware startups is so new—startups have been able to approach this space only recently due to low-cost components and digital fabrication. For years,…
Read MoreThe Real Life of a Hardware Startup Founder
When does it make sense to launch a hardware startup? For Jason Morlon, it’s when the demands of career overtake the joys of life—and a certain camera mount proves more of a hassle than an asset on the road. The road underneath a motorcycle, that is. Morlon remembers getting frustrated while riding with friends near…
Read More4 Tips to Get Ready for a Hardware Hackathon
The word “hackathon” often evokes stereotypical images of geeks wired on Red Bull pulling an all-nighter in front of computers with a stack of pizza boxes behind them. For Adam Benzion, co-founder of Hackster, that isn’t the ideal hackathon. If anything, it alienates participation, although many people still believe it to be the reality. Hackster,…
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