Student and hacker [prusteen] recently fell in love with the Pomodoro method of time management. That’s where you concentrate on your task for 25 minutes, then take a five-minute break, and repeat ...

In this application note, the watchdog timer is operated using the system clock. An LSI incorporates the watchdog timer (WDT). The WDT is an 8-bit timer that can generate an internal reset signal if a ...

For something as simple as setting a timer, the built-in apps on our computers can be awfully fiddly. Usually you have to open a Clock app first, then navigate to a separate tab for timers. After that ...

Last week in our Android customization series, we walked through the basics and tools needed to hook up a USB flash drive to your Android device. As a recap, you need an USB OTG capable device and ...

In September, Amazon took the wraps off the Echo Wall Clock, a seemingly basic analog clock with the ability to pair with an Echo device. In addition to its traditional appearance, the Echo Wall Clock ...

Using the Alexa Timer is so easy, it’s the first skill many Echo smart speaker owners try out. Just say, “Alexa, set a timer for 12 minutes,” to start a countdown. When we bought our first Echo Dot ...