As I’ve mentioned in previous columns, for more years than I care to remember, I’ve been writing a Max’s Cool Beans column for the UK’s Practical Electronics hobbyist magazine. As part of this, I ...

As a reminder, I first opened this can of worms with my original series of "The Beginner’s Guide to Electronics: TOOLS—What to Buy First" columns (see Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4). These “Tools ...

Digital assistants are quickly taking the world by storm: It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new voice-activated device just waiting to bring more convenience to everyday life.