NOTE: This discussion about the breaker box wiring is not a user guide on wiring circuit breaker panels but rather a technical informative guide. If you are planning to install a new panel or make changes to your existing panel, then definitely consult with a professional. Circuit Breaker Panel As mentioned earlier, the service panel (also known Circuit Breaker Panel or simply a Breaker Box) has three main purposes in a home’s electrical system....

A Brief Note on LED Strip Lights An LED Strip consists of a series of LEDs arranged in the form of a strip that we can use to fix to a surface. The structure of the strips can be rigid or flexible and depending on the intensity of the light you can have an Ultra Bright Light or a Medium-Low Intensity Light. You can use LED Strip Lights in your car, PC, home theatre room, staircase, kitchen counter, living room and many places....

Introduction to Electric Fans Electric Fans are everywhere. We use them in our homes, offices, industries, factories, cars, computers, trains, etc. to circulate air and cool down the room (or an area/surface). Depending on the type of power supply, there are three types of electric fans: AC Fans: These fans run on AC mains power supply. The majority of electric fans fall under this category (including the main product of this article, the Ceiling Fan)....

Direct Connection Of The Security Camera To The Television Some security cameras come equipped with HDMI ports that can be used to link the camera directly to the television. Simply connect the camera’s HDMI port to the TV’s HDMI port using an HDMI cable. 1. Use a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR): Many security cameras are designed to work with a DVR or NVR, which allows you to record and view the footage from your cameras on your TV....

If we want to check if the wire is connected from one end to another, then use the probes of the continuity tester and put to the ends of the wires to be tested. If the wires are connected, then the circuit makes a sound indicating that the wires is continuous without any break in the middle. We can also make use of this tool to make a tester to check discontinuity of wires....

There are plenty of people out there who don’t know much about cars and might not be able to find the actual cause of the problem by just looking at the car’s condition. So, we are here to talk about the most common problem that people usually face with cars, the coolant leakage. And, in this post, we will be discussing everything related to it and also will be telling you how you can diagnose your car and check if your car’s coolant is safe or not....

FET consists of 3 terminals. Drain(D) Source(S) Gate(G) In these 3 terminals, Gate terminal acts as a controlling terminal. We know that a BJT acts as a current controlling device. Like that, FET also acts as a voltage controlling device. Here, the voltage between gate and source controls the drain current. So, it is called as voltage controlled device. FET Features: FET is more temperature stable compared to BJT It requires less space compared to BJT....

Another factor that makes GFCI circuit breakers stand apart is- it’s located within the outlet only. This small yet effective solution saved almost hundreds of Americans from electrocution. The whole thing works in the change in current. Suppose, you’re using an appliance in the bathroom and accidentally drop it in the water. In such a situation, the GFCI will detect the change in power supply. Thus, ultimately it will shut off the main power supply....

Hardware Display There’s a difference of 0.5 inches in display size of the devices. The newer of the lot, the E7, comes with the larger, 5.5 inch screen while the Xperia Z1 comes with a standard 5 inch screen. Both devices feature a 1080p resolution, making then great devices for multimedia usage. Choosing one between a 5 inch and a 5.5 inch device is totally up to you to decide, however....

In recent years, various types of HDMI cables have come to the market, that’s why it is essential to choose one that is suitable for your device. HDMI cables allow you to watch videos and web series from laptop to TV, and they also help you connect your sound bar or streaming box to your television. In this article, we will talk about all the main types of HDMI cable tables along with their pros and cons....

Furthermore, audio is a very important factor for professional users such as content creators and audio designers that require perfect and precise sound output. Hence, we can conclude that audio is a crucial part of your system. A lot of users face issues regarding audio on Windows OS on a daily basis. The Windows OS requires dedicated drivers for audio output that should match the audio device you are using....

Applied as an interface between the chip and the heat sink, thermal paste helps in quickly transferring the heat by filling in the small air gaps which would otherwise heat up the processor. Here’s everything that you would want to know about thermal paste. What is Thermal Paste? How does Thermal Pasting Work? You have noticed the heat sink tightly pressed against the chip. It may look like a tight seal, but unfortunately, it also leaves tiny air bubbles in between....

However, with time, you may have taken full advantage of the wide assortment of fonts and are trying to figure out how to add custom fonts to Google Slide. In Google Slide, you have a couple of options for adding custom fonts so that you can make your presentation with the perfect font. Here are the best options available to change or install custom fonts in Google Slides on Windows, Web Browser, MacBook, Android, or iPhone....

What is a Soldering Iron? A physical device that is used for soldering purposes is known as Soldering iron. It helps in supplying heat to the metallic weld which in turn joins two discrete pieces together by making a bond in between. The physical bond can be between two different components, a board or wire piece. The rapid oxidation of the soldering iron holder gets easily contaminated by particulate matter. Oxidation reactions taking place will resist the transfer of energy....

So, what type of connection do you use to play online games on your Switch? If your answer is WiFi, you’re missing out on a lot of fun! We have already figured out a way to connect the Nintendo Switch to Ethernet, and believe us, it gives you an intense advantage and helps you win the online battles by a huge margin every time. Since Nintendo Switch has thousands of games to enjoy online, why shouldn’t you have the best possible experience?...

Instead of the make and model of the brand, a lot of users observe a generic PnP monitor listed as the primary monitor on games and other software. This is basically your windows operating system not being able to recognize the monitor. In this guide, we will understand why generic PnP monitors appear and what you can do to resolve it. Stick until the end of this guide to get the perfect solution....

After understanding about the basics of a Reed Switch, I will proceed to Interfacing a Reed Switch with Arduino and configure it as an Input Device i.e. read the status of the switch and turn ON or OFF an LED. A Brief Note on Reed Switch Reed Switch is a type of electrical switch that can be controlled with a magnetic field i.e. it is a magnetically operated switch. Internally, a Reed Switch consists of a pair of ferromagnetic metal contacts or reeds....

So, why timestamp? Well, you may only need to share important information from a whole video. In that case, watching the whole video may not be a desirable feature for everyone. In such cases, pinpointing the exact video duration containing the needed information helps a lot. It allows the sender to determine the only needed information. Hence, the video link receiver can use the timestamp to check on only the needed information....

If you wish to stream videos stored in your Dropbox on VLC Media Player, then in this post, I will tell you a simple guide to play the Dropbox video on your PC for free. We will use the Dropbox Desktop installer to sync the Dropbox folders/files on your PC. If you wish to play Google Drive video on VLC, this guide will be beneficial. Read – How to Play Dropbox Videos on VLC in iPhone?...

There is no standalone Google Drive app for Fire TV. But if you wish to stream and play videos stored in Google Drive on your Fire TV without downloading the video, then there is a small trick you can incorporate. Steps to Stream Videos Stored on Google Drive in Firestick Here is the Simple Guide to Stream and Play Videos Stored on Google Drive on your Fire Stick OS, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube....