One of the first things you learn in electronics is how to identify a resistor’s value. Through-hole resistors have color codes, and that’s generally where beginners begin. But why are they marked ...

Check out the resistor color code reference cards I just whipped up. I was inspired by the PCB versions that Octopart has been crowdfunding this week. Those didn’t have the information I would ...

Keep the Salmonella and E. coli at bay. Like everything else, cutting boards carry bacteria. Even if you disinfect your boards between ingredients, cross-contamination can still happen, transferring ...