The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these mechanisms. Part of that is probably because we’ve gotten so good at making ...

Consider this: When was the last time you achieved something and did it 100% independently? How did you get your last job, client, referral, or recommendation? It’s likely that most successes ...

Connector gender is described as either male or female. Male connectors plug into receptacles, jacks, and outlets. They fit securely into the female socket and may have small screws on either ...

If you regularly repair old machinery or other things around your home, you’re bound to run into rusted screws. As long as you keep the right tools and supplies on hand, you can undo even the ...

For a more secure connection, TNC is a threaded version of BNC that uses screw threads instead of a locking pin and slot. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires ...

Binder has announced new angled panel mount connectors for highly compact connector systems within confined spaces. The circular industrial connector specialist says applications for its latest M5 ...

Once you've drilled the pocket holes, clamp the skirt sides (B) and ends (C) together while you set the pocket screws. This ...

Whether you’re working on a car, installing a doorknob, or driving a screw by hand into a piece of dense wood, the best ratcheting screwdriver can help. These handy tools can help you maintain ...

A plug and socket for coaxial cable. RCA connectors are used for analog audio signals (see analog audio). They are also used for digital audio (see S/PDIF) and analog video (see composite video).

As glaciers melt at a greater pace, there are concerns among expedition operators that bodies are becoming exposed on Mount Everest. The mountain is one of the crown jewels for climbers - but with ...

This story appears in the July 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. The scene: a tent on Mount Erebus, an active volcano on Ross Island, Antarctica. The tent is a four-cornered tepee ...

The termination is a 90-degree jack plug and the cables are detachable, using industry-standard MMCX connectors that make it possible to upgrade the cable or choose a longer version or one with a ...