Alkaline batteries are the most popular type of disposable batteries in the market. They generate electrical energy or electric current through the chemical reaction of zinc and magnesium oxide, as well as the use of an alkaline electrolyte of potassium hydroxide. Note that these batteries are initially a type of dry primary batteries. They are […]
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Android versus iOS Debate: Which One is Better
Legions of fans have sworn an unwavering loyalty toward their preferred mobile operating system. Without a doubt, the Android versus iOS debate has become a pop culture phenomenon. Armed with cash to purchase their latest Android or iOS device and access to the Internet to promote their cause, these people have demonstrated the extensive clout […]
Why Apple Chargers and Cables Break Easily?
Apple has produced some of the most iconic products of the digital age. Consumers flock to stores to get a hold of the latest iPhone or iPad. The MacBook line of portable Mac computers has become synonymous with creativity and professionalism. These products are beautiful. They are expensive too. And then this one glaring downside: […]
Pros and Cons of ARM: Simplified Explainer
Microprocessors based on the ARM architecture have become part of the mainstream market for consumer electronic devices. The popularity of smart and portable devices has increased the demand for processors that balance performance and power efficiency. Notable examples include the A series processors in iPhone and iPad devices, the M series processor first introduced by […]
RISC Simplified: Pros and Cons Explained
A reduced instruction set computer or RISC is a type of instruction set architecture used in the design of computer processors such as central processing units and graphics processing units. A key characteristic of RISC architecture is that it uses simpler instructions, operates at one instruction per cycle, and has a fixed instruction size. To […]
CISC Simplified: Pros and Cons Explained
A complex instruction set computer or CISC is a type of instruction set architecture that works by combining simple instructions into a single complex one. To compare, a reduced instruction set computer or RISC uses simpler and fewer instructions. Both CISC and RISC are used in the design or architecture of computer processors, including central […]
iPad Air 4 Quick Review: Pros and Cons
The iPad Air 4 or the iPad Air 2020 is the fourth-generation iPad under the “Air” product line announced by Apple Inc. on 15 September 2020. The new device features the newer A14 Bionic chip processor and a revamped design similar to the 11-inch iPad Pro 2020 characterized by rounded corners and slimmer bezels on […]
Review: 11-Inch iPad Pro 2020 vs iPad Air 4
Both the 11-inch iPad Pro 2020 and the iPad Air 4 are two of the new products within the iPad line of tablet computers introduced by Apple Inc. in 2020. These two feature notable hardware and design upgrades from the previous generations. Note that the Cupertino company made a drastic design revamp on the iPad […]
What is IGZO Display? What are the Pros and Cons?
An IGZO display is any display panel that uses indium gallium zinc oxide or IGZO as the primary semiconducting material in its thin-film transistor or TFT. Hence, it is not a display technology but rather, a specific backplane technology for driving and addressing transmissive or emissive components of a particular panel. Some of the notable […]
What is LTPS LCD? What are the Pros and Cons?
An LTPS LCD is a type of liquid crystal display that uses low-temperature polysilicon as the major component of its thin-film transistor. More specifically, it is not a particular LCD technology like in-plane switching or twisted nematic, but rather, it is a backplane technology similar to indium gallium zinc oxide or IGZO TFT and amorphous […]
