Apple iPad Projector
A lot of iPad users are unaware of ultra portable and iPad-compatible projectors that make watching your 7″ content a much more emmersive experience. Whether you are looking to play games on a bigger screen, watch movies with friends or present to a large audience – an iPad projector will allow you to do all of that almost 200″ from just a tiny iPad or iPad 2 screen.
iPad Projectors for iPad 2
The initial iPad model was not particularly compatible with any projectors. Microvision launched a projector called the SHOWWX that allowed connectivity to the iPad… Read the rest
The rise of 3D video
3D films are not as new an invention as you might think. Yes, it is only in this day and age that we are seeing them really take off for a mainstream audience but it was actually in the 1950’s that they were developed.
1950’s 3D films were really popular in America but generally overlooked by the rest of the world. They went through a bit of a revival in the early 1990’s thanks to the cinema chain IMAX. One of the signatures of the 3D movie experience is the horrifically unflattering 3D glasses that one must wear in order… Read the rest
Fun Community Fundraising Ideas for Schools
There are so many ways schools can fundraise, fund raisers that have been done over and over, and completely new ideas that are just waiting to be developed. When looking for fundraising ideas for schools, don’t be afraid to try something novel. A new approach can be refreshing and inspire community involvement.
There are two main approaches for school fundraisers: one is to sell something to the families and friends of students. There are endless options of what can be sold and many companies that cater to these types of fund raiser. If your school is looking for a fund raiser… Read the rest
Learning About Solar PV – Photovoltaic Systems
Photovoltaic effect, the fundamental phenomenon behind solar energy is what seemed to be an accidental discovery by Alexandre Edmond Becquerel in 1839. The French physicist was performing routine experiments for conductivity on particular substances when he noted that a link between selenium, which is found in sand, and platinum, after being exposed to sunlight became illuminated. Nearly one-hundred years later, Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize for his meticulous theory explaining the law of photoelectric effect, in essence explaining Becquerel’s earlier discovery of photovoltaic effect. The Solar PV phenomenon, from its modest and humble roots in the 19th century has… Read the rest
Home Security: Protect what you Love
Your home is your castle. It is the place where what is yours is nurtured and protected. You need to keep your home safe from intruders. Often the residents of a home are just a step behind the burglars and intruders, simply out of ignorance. There are a few easy things you can do to shore up your home and make it much less inviting to would-be thieves and burglars. A little investment in home security can make all the difference in the world.
Home security does not need to be a huge investment. Simple things like timers that turn… Read the rest