Monday, August 25, 2014

Speed of Light Microwave Oven but also WI-FI

Ok, Labor day. Science is back. 

Watch this video to see how to measure the Speed of Light with a Microwave Oven. Very well done explanation.

By the way the consumer microwave operates in the same spectrum as WI-FI b/g devices. Sometimes people notice that their WI-FI does not work so well if they are close to an operating Microwave (yes some leak, beware) 

Gary 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH5W6xEeY5U#t=211

Thursday, August 07, 2014

We are waiting for the new iPhone to come out in September this year. Here is something to think about until then.

How Much do you think an iPhone would have cost in 1991 if it came out.

It was possible but at a price. Maybe not the same size. The iphone has about 13 different independant devices built into that you would have to make in 1991. Can you guess how much.

http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/how-much-would-an-iphone-have-cost-in-1991.80985/

If you have an iphone,  you should read this well written article. Most people I know do not understand what they are consenting to when an app like facebook or linked in have access.
http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/security/300073607/8-ways-iphone-users-give-up-privacy-threaten-security.htm#


Are you one of them?