What to do during cold weather power outages
I've lived in Michigan for 50 years. Power outages at all times of the year is just how I grew up. I hope these tips help people. First, there's a…
Green energy fails again
I like green energy. I have a small solar power system in my home. I use it to charge power banks and tablets, and that's it. In the summer I…
My adhoc alcohol heater results
I thought it might help to make an adhoc alcohol heater with items around the house, considering many areas of the US and UK are seeing very cold temperatures. It's…
On powerbank capacity. It’s a bit misleading.
Many people misunderstand how power banks are rated. The ratings are usually in mah, or "milliamp hours". So a battery with 100mah will power a device that uses 100ma for…