Author: Janet Jackson
Sustainable Technology Lifecycle Management for Home Electronics
Let’s be honest. Our homes are full of ghosts. Old phones in drawers, a forgotten tablet in a cabinet, that ancient laptop whose charger you lost years ago. They’re the spectral remains of our tech lives, and most of us have no clear plan for them. Sustainable technology lifecycle management is just a fancy term […]
Open-Source Hardware and DIY Tech: Building Sustainable Communities from the Ground Up
Picture a community garden that texts you when the soil gets dry. Or a local energy co-op that built its own monitoring system for a fraction of the cost. This isn’t some distant, sci-fi future. It’s happening now, in neighborhoods and towns, powered by a simple yet revolutionary idea: open-source hardware and DIY tech. Here’s […]
The Intersection of Gaming and Neurodiversity: Building Worlds of Access and Belonging
Think about the last time you got lost in a game. Maybe it was the intricate lore of a fantasy RPG, the predictable, satisfying loop of a puzzle game, or the collaborative chaos of an online match. For many, gaming is just entertainment. But for neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, Tourette’s, and other cognitive […]
The Intersection of Gaming and Neurodiversity: Accessibility, Representation, and Community
Think about the last time you got lost in a game. The world, the rules, the quests—it all made a certain kind of sense, right? For many neurodivergent people—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive variations—that feeling isn’t just escapism. It’s a point of connection. Gaming offers a structured, often customizable universe where different […]
Gadget Ergonomics and Accessibility: Designing Tech for Users with Limited Mobility
Let’s be honest. For many of us, picking up a smartphone or clicking a mouse is as thoughtless as breathing. But for users with limited mobility—whether from arthritis, a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, or simply the natural changes that come with age—that simple act can be a daily hurdle. It’s a world of tiny […]
Gadgets for Creative Professionals and Content Creators: Beyond the Laptop
Let’s be honest. The core of your creative work happens between your ears. But the right tools? They’re the bridge that gets those ideas out of your head and into the world—faster, sharper, and with less friction. For today’s creative professionals and content creators, the right gadget isn’t just a luxury; it’s a silent partner […]
Accessibility-first Web Design for Neurodiverse Users: Building a Web That Thinks Differently
Think about the last time you walked into a room that was perfectly organized for you. Everything was right where you needed it. The light was just right. The noise level was comfortable. It felt… easy. That’s the feeling we should be aiming for with our websites. But for far too long, web design has […]
Voice User Interface Design Principles: Speaking Your User’s Language
Let’s be honest. We’ve all been there. Shouting “HEY SMART DEVICE!” at a little black cylinder in the corner of the room, feeling a mix of frustration and foolishness. The promise of a conversational, hands-free future is incredible. The reality, sometimes, is a little less so. That gap between promise and reality? It’s almost always […]
Edge Computing for Small Business: It’s Not Just for the Big Players Anymore
You’ve probably heard the term “edge computing” buzzing around. It sounds complex, expensive—like something reserved for tech giants with massive data centers. Honestly, that’s a common misconception. And it’s one that could be holding your small business back. Think of it this way: if the cloud is a giant, centralized library you have to travel […]
The Science Behind ASMR and Relaxation Games for Stress Relief
It starts with a whisper. Or the gentle tapping of fingernails on a wooden surface. For some, it’s the satisfying, methodical sounds of a virtual power washer cleaning grime off a digital sidewalk. Whatever the trigger, the result is the same: a deeply calming, often euphoric wave of relaxation that cascades from the scalp down […]