Technology Guides

Technology Guides

Here contains all the other science guides for topics in technology sectors like computing, smart devices, equipment and more. These guides are non-technical articles that usually help in how to study science at all levels. From self study to classroom strategy. Learn something new today!

gate system

Remote Operated Gate Control System

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Introduction This project began life in 2017 when the author had just begun experimentation with GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi 3. At that point in time…
digital audio guide

Hybrid AI Video Codecs and Modern Streaming Techniques

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Introduction AI and Hybrid Codecs Modern Video codecs are all based on similar principles. Recently, these have been complemented by AI techniques,…
digital audio guide

Sinc Function & Upsampling in Digital Audio Explained

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Introduction This elaborates some of the claims in my insights article on digital audio. The Sinc Function Upsampling and Zero Insertion The first link…
digital audio intro

Modern DACs, Dither, DXD & High-Res Audio Explained

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Introduction First, we need some background in Digital Signals. This can be mathematically quite advanced, but since I would like this article to be accessible…
chatgpt-reliable

Why ChatGPT Is Unreliable: Design Limits and Misconceptions

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ChatGPT's reliability I'll start with the simple fact: ChatGPT is not a reliable answerer to questions. Wolfram's explanation To try to explain why from…
ATmega8A

Program ATmega8A with Arduino: Step-by-Step Guide

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Introduction If you are interested in programming and electronics, you probably do not need an introduction to Arduino. If you want to make your Arduino…
quantum computers 101

Quantum Computing Explained: Qubits, Algorithms & Applications

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Overview This article provides an accessible introduction to quantum computing, a cutting-edge technology that processes certain types of information…
LCEVC 8k tv

LCEVC and EVC: Efficient Video Encoding Guide for 8K

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Introduction Background: H.264 and H.265 First, for background, here is an overview of the most common video compression standard in use today, H264:…
android ringtone

Android Ringtone Picker with RingtoneManager (Java)

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Android Ringtone Picker using RingtoneManager In article, I will show you how to create a ringtone picker using the RingtoneManager class in Android.…
artificial intelligence

5 Experts on How AI Will Reshape STEM: Lab to Classroom

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Answer: AI, and more specifically machine learning, is already reshaping STEM through faster image and data analysis, automated grading and mastery-learning…
artificial intelligence

AI in STEM: Physics Forums Advisors Share Their Views

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Physics Forums advisors expect AI to arrive unevenly across STEM: faster in narrow, well-defined tasks like long-haul trucking routes or lab data analysis,…
android rooting

Android Rooting & Magisk Guide: Systemless Root Tips

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Android Rooting & Magisk Guide: Systemless Root Tips Overview What you can learn from this article:What is meant by rooting an Android phone …
bloatware android phones

Debloating Android Phones: Risks, Myths and Safe Tips

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What is bloatware? Stock firmware and preinstalled apps When you unbox a new phone, it comes with Android pre-installed by the manufacturer. This is…
Camera Lens Physics

Evaluate Camera Lens Performance Using an LCD Display

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Introduction I've done plenty of imaging performance testing on a variety of systems, from millimeter wave to UV. Until very recently, such testing required…
20 year tech predictions

Revolutionary Technologies and Discoveries in 20 Years

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Experts weigh in: Most revolutionary technologies and discoveries in the next 20 years We asked our Physics Forums science advisors, "What technology…
computerlanguages

Machine Code to IDEs: A Guide to Programming Language Types

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Computer languages fall into a small number of core types: machine language (raw binary instructions), assembly language (human-readable mnemonics for…
tripods

Tripod Guide: Parts, Types, and Uses for Photographers

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Click for complete series Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Compact Point and Shoot Part 3: DSLR Part 4: TripodsWhy use a tripod? …
dslr

DSLR Guide: Lenses, Aberrations, Filters & Techniques

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Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Compact Point and Shoot Part 3: DSLR Part 4: TripodsI'm ready for a DSLR! These cameras were originally designed…
digitalcamera3

Digital Camera Buyer’s Guide: Bridge Cameras

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Click for complete seriesPart 1: Introduction Part 2: Compact Point and Shoot Part 3: DSLR Part 4: TripodsWho this guide is for This…
digitalcamera2

Ultimate Digital Camera Buyer’s Guide: Compacts, DSLR and Tripods

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Introduction Who this guide is for First, congratulations! Camera technology has advanced to the point where a complete novice, using an entry-level…
digitalcamera1

Digital Camera Buyer’s Guide — Choose the Best Camera

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Complete seriesIntroduction Overview First, congratulations! Camera technology has advanced so much that a complete novice using an entry-level camera…
qualitycontrol

Hardware, Software, and C Programming Quality Tips

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On Hardware Quality Designing Quality vs Testing It is impossible to test quality into a product. Quality must be designed into the product. Production…
amplifier

Digital Modeling Amps Explained: DSP Tone Simulation Guide

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Digital modeling gear uses digital signal processing (DSP) to approximate the tone and dynamic response of analog amplifiers and effects. Examples include…