NBA Origins National Basketball Association Basketball’s rich history is marked by pivotal triumphs that transformed the game and inspired generations. It began in 1891, when Dr. James Naismith invented basketball as a simple gym class activity, unknowingly laying the foundation for a global sport. In 1950, Earl Lloyd broke the color barrier as the…
MLS origins The MLS was founded in 1993 as a requirement to bring the FIFA World Cup to the United States. The first few years were rough, starting with just 10 teams and eventually having 2 fold, but as years grew on more teams were added and now the league actually takes in a profit…
MLB origins Major League Baseball is the highest level baseball in North America. It consists of the National League (founded in 1876) and the American League (founded in 1901).Baseball’s National League withstood challenges over the years from other leagues such as the American Association which began in 1882 and was a solid competitor to the…
BASIC TOOLS When it comes to work around the shop or home, in order to do it yourself you are going to need tools to get the job done. I have thrown together a list of basic tools that everyone should have at their disposal. You can purchase starter kits at Amazon for a fair…
Build Your Ultimate Retro Gaming Console for Under $100 Want to relive your favorite childhood games—from NES to SNES, N64, and beyond—all on one device? With a Raspberry Pi and some basic components, you can turn your living room into a retro arcade. Here’s how you can create your very own gaming system step-by-step—even if you’re…
Tips, Mishaps & Must-Knows from Hours Working on Electronics Working with electronics, especially personal computers, can be incredibly rewarding… and equally frustrating. After countless hours troubleshooting issues, upgrading systems, and yes—making a few painful mistakes,the biggest lesson is this: Success in electronics comes down to preparation, habits, and awareness. Whether you’re just getting started or…
Learning graphic design Ever wanted to make your own t-shirts? How about wooden plaques or tool holders? Learn the basics of graphic design and take your imagination a step further and bring them to life. For starters, just do more with your favorite photos, logos, and designs already out there. Affinity Designer Walkthrough Here is…
Conditional format/formulas & working with tables Excel level 2 goes over conditional formulas, charts, and more. Now let’s throw out some numbers and add some formulas, conditional formatting, and some rules; Picture this as a sales rep sheet providing their quarterly sales and annual totals, but it looks like a pain to differentiate cells, especially…
Welcome to the tutorials section. While a large portion of the site offers tips and info about various things that can help you save money, time, or enlighten you on things, this section is dedicated to learning new traits that can help you make money. Learning/advancing through Excel, Are you proficient in excel, know just…
Basic automotive maintenance is essential to keep your vehicle running safely, efficiently, and reliably. While many people rely on mechanics or dealerships—where labor can exceed $100 per hour—there are plenty of routine tasks you can handle yourself with minimal tools and a bit of knowledge. Learning to maintain your own vehicle not only saves money…