Wednesday, April 2, 2025

"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

- John Kennedy

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Technology

Hydrogen Fuel Station
  • _Energy

Hydrogen Fuel Stations

Hydrogen fuel stations in the USA support the growing adoption of hydrogen “fuel cell vehicles” (FCEVs). Most stations are concentrated in ‘California,’ with smaller networks in ‘Hawaii’ and the Northeast. These stations provide high-pressure hydrogen for ‘clean, zero-emission’ transportation.
Printer
  • Software

What does collate mean when printing

The function/feature known as “collate” guarantees that the ‘pages of a document’ are printed in a particular order for ‘every copy of the document.’ That is, once all pages of a document/file are printed then ‘again’ all pages are printed for the ‘next copy’ and so on. Reports, manuals, and other materials, where keeping the right order is crucial, benefit greatly from ‘collate.’
Window sticker
  • _Automotive_

Window sticker

All new vehicles sold in the ‘United States’ are required to have a “Window sticker,” also called a Monroney label, on them. It includes information about the vehicle, such as ‘Manufacturer’s suggested retail price’ (MSRP), Vehicle ‘make, model, and year,’ ‘Standard and optional’ equipment, ‘Engine and transmission’ specifications, Fuel efficiency ratings, Safety ratings, or Warranty information.
Ford Pass Rewards.
  • _Automotive_

Ford Pass Rewards

With the “Ford Pass” Rewards (FPR) program, participants may interact with Ford to accrue and redeem “Points.” Points have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for ‘cash.’ To get “Ford Pass” Rewards Points, one must have an active “Ford Pass” Rewards account within 60 days after engaging in eligible activities.
Xbox Gaming
  • Gaming

Link Xbox

Link Xbox console to ‘Xbox network’ and to a Microsoft account, to convert the console/device to an ‘online hub’ for gaming, entertainment, and social interaction. Linking offers access to games, HD media, live shows, and multiplayer experiences. Users can ‘connect via wireless or wired’ networks, manage profiles, link friends, and store game progress in the cloud.
ROM with Quartz window at center.
  • Electronics

ROM

Computer memory that is meant to be read from only — not written to — is known as “read-only memory,” or ROM. This kind of storage holds data that is “immutable” and cannot be altered. Even after the device in which it is installed has lost power, the “contents” of the read-only memory (ROM) remain intact.
Online Study Program.
  • Software

Power Up

Through the “free” Microsoft Power Up Program, non-technical individuals can understand the foundations of “Microsoft Power Platform.” “Free” according to information as of 2024. To “enroll in the Program,” you do not need to have any technical skills, nor is coding knowledge required.
auto pilot feature on work.
  • _Automotive_

Auto pilot

With Tesla's "Auto pilot" cutting-edge new safety and convenience features, you may let your car drive itself to “stop, accelerate, and steer” within its lane. The enable "Auto pilot" feature, as of April 2024 information, do not render the car autonomous; rather, it is meant to be used in conjunction with a fully focused driver who is ready to take control at any time.
hands on driving.
  • _Automotive_

Hands On Driving

"Hands on driving" is a driving style only recommended for drivers who “are completely focused”, “have both hands on the wheel”, “are alert to other vehicles, surrounding traffic, and road conditions” and “are ready to take control at any time”. The goal of this feature is to reduce stress and increase safety when driving.