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7 Keys to Successful Hardware Specification Writing
When the first International Building Code (IBC) was published in the year 2000, there was the promise that writing specs would become much simpler as everyone would be on the same code. Unfortunately, that didn’t quite work out as well as we had hoped it would. Some states took the IBC and used it to develop their own building codes and others adopted a version of the IBC but issued an extensive list of amendments. Many individual municipalities did the same. Because there’s still no single, universal code used by everyone, the first question you need to ask an architect…
Why does the Keys Cut at a Hardware Store Not Work on the Lock?
There are 2 possible reasons the keys did not work: The key machine at the local hardware store may have not been adjust. These machines must be maintained and adjusted periodically to assure proper duplicating. The key being duplicated may be one that has been duplicated before. Meaning that as you duplicate a key over and over again it becomes less and less accurate and will eventually will not work in the lock.
10 Tips For Successful IoT Projects
Building hardware and writing software for IoT is the same as doing so for any sort of system. It requires a fair bit of good design practice, as well as common sense. Here are 10 tips to help you on the road to getting IoT right for users and IT.
8 Paradoxical Habits Of Wildly Successful People
You know what they say about opinions -- everybody has one. If you want to see that truth in action, just Google "characteristics of successful people." Some of the results will undoubtedly point to the famous Marshmallow Study at Stanford, which demonstrated that the ability to delay gratification is a key component of success. But that's far from the only theory: -- According to Stanford psychologist…
20 Things Successful People Refuse To Do
20 Things Successful People 'Refuse' to Do 10k 1. They don't define success in a monetary term. Most successful people define success as happiness, having a peace of mind, or helping others. They see money as something that brings them comfort and opens doors of opportunities. They realize that money can't buy them happiness. 2. They don't start their days without plans. Successful people know that in order to stay on top of work and become successful, they need to be disciplined and…
Assess Your Assets: Does Your Hardware Work for You?
It always comes back to the foundation and infrastructure. No matter how swanky the front end or conscientious the staff, if your hardware is not up to speed (figuratively and literally), or if it does not offer the functionality you need to manage your workflow and support your customers’ demands, then you are struggling unnecessarily, which can affect your profits and your business.
10 keys to impressing editors—and getting more writing gigs
These insights from both sides of the desk will help you work efficiently, fulfill your subject matter and deadline targets, and foster good will for future assignments.
Six Keys To Unlock A Successful Corporate Transformation
It’s been said many times that only 30% of transformations are successful in achieving their objectives and sustaining impact. Why do so many transformations fail? How can we make them successful? And what can make the changes stick?
The Do's and Don'ts for Successful Site Visits
You plan every detail to make a good impression but does it work?
10 Ways to Keep Your Writing Time & Minimize Interruptions |
Even with the best-made writing plans, there are tiny time-suck monsters lurking, waiting to derail our writing. Read 10 tips to protect your writing time here.
8 Strategies for Successful Project Management
Though it may seem straightforward, successful project management is complex. Project managers bring projects of all sizes to completion, on time and within budget. There are many reasons a project can derail; however, skilled project managers are able to organize the various elements involved and keep a project on course from start to finish. By taking necessary precautions and having a detailed plan in place, project…
Three Tips for Writing a Successful Business Book
Writing a business book can be a positive and rewarding experience and can be a big boost to your career. But it can also be hard.
How Stimulator Hardware and Software Work Together
In order to create an effective stimulation experiment, two main components are necessary – the stimulator software and and stimulator hardware module. Let’s briefly examine how they work together. The Stimulator setup window in AcqKnowledge Software is an onscreen toolbox used for constructing the stimulus waveform type, shape, duration, repetition, and displays a graphical representation …
