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Surface mount devices have gotten really small, so small that a poorly timed sneeze can send your 0603 and 0402 parts off to live with the dust motes lurking at the edge of your bench. While ...

The fourth Y-Lock generation from Yamaichi continues to offer the advantages of its predecessor series and complements them ...

Whether you love or hate it, when it comes to tackling laundry day, an ironing board is more than just a practical tool – it’s a home essential that can make or break your pressing experience. And ...

At 7:49 p.m., Aaron D. Harbach, 26, of Loganton, was traveling north in the roadway when his 2012 Chevrolet Silverado was struck from behind by a 2021 Ford Ranger, driven by Larry E. McCloskey ...

The basic metallurgy of solder. How to make a solder joint. How to repair a circuit board. The vintageTEK museum is a geek’s paradise to tour if visiting the Portland, Oregon area. The museum ...