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18650 Lithium Cell Being Charged

Learn Electronics: Charging Lithium Cells with a Bench Power Supply

Charging lithium cells using a bench power supply requires careful attention to the specifications of the cells and the capabilities of the power supply. Here’s a step-by-step guide, tailored for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. Caution: If you get this wrong the cell could catch fire or even explode. The

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Do You Really Need to ‘Safely Remove’ USB Drives?

In our fast-paced digital age, the little pop-up or icon prompting users to “safely remove” or “eject” a USB drive might seem like a redundant step. Can yanking out a USB stick genuinely lead to damage? Let’s delve into the reasoning behind this often-overlooked step and its importance in the

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Are files really gone when you click delete on your computer?

Picture this: You’ve just taken a hilarious (or maybe not-so-flattering) photo of yourself wearing socks with sandals. Before anyone can see this fashion faux pas, you quickly delete it. Phew, crisis averted. Or is it? What if I told you that hitting ‘delete’ might not be the magic eraser you

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Is ‘www’ Needed Anymore?

I have no idea if you are old enough to remember, I certainly am, every web address began with “www”. Those three W’s, standing for “World Wide Web,” once told nearly every human being exactly where they were going. But as the internet has evolved, the once-ubiquitous “www” seems to

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