My Review of the EJPTv2 The EJPTv2 is a junior-level penetration test certification provided by eLearnSecurity/INE. It’s the second iteration of the eJPT certification and is a practical, hands-on assessment of penetration testing skills. The eJPT is often looked to within the hacking community as a major step into the world of professional ethical hacking. […]
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Captain’s Log April 2023 April was a great month for Electronics Reference. I published new articles on a variety of topics including Rust, Go, penetration testing, and electric circuit fundamentals. I also improved several existing articles, like the popular Zener diode and Zener diode regulator tutorials. Site Design and Functionality Updates I’m very excited about
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What is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)? A printed circuit board, or PCB, is a board made of an insulating material that contains conductive pathways etched onto its surface. Circuit components are mounted to the surface of the PCB, with the board taking the place of connecting wires and providing a helpful structure for the
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Updates for March 2023 There was a lot going on at Electronics Reference in the month of March. My schedule has been so packed that I am getting this post out almost three weeks late! Site Wide Updates I am tinkering with different designs for the home page and also had to work through some
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Rust Course Progress Update – February 2023 Feb 2023 Overview February 2023 has been a whirlwind of progress on the Rust language course! In total, in February 22 new tutorials were added and 13 existing ones updated/improved. New topics include: vectors, structs, enums, ownership, and memory management (the stack and the heap). Within each of
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Rust Course Progress Update – January 2022 We’ve been making a huge amount of progress toward our comprehensive course on the Rust programming language. It’s been an exiting journey and while some of the topics seem trivial, actually understanding them is essential to learning Rust because of how unique the language is. For example, if
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Introducing a New Course on Rust Language! We are extremely excited to announce a (new) full course on the Rust Programming Language! This course will be the largest project to date here at Electronics Reference, and seems like a logical next step following on our recent articles on Python and the nascent Carbon language. What
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Samsung Universal Remote Codes Samsung is a leading manufacturer of electronics including TVs, DVD players, and other devices that you might want to pair with a universal remote control. The process of pairing a universal remote with any compatible Samsung device is simple with the correct code and a few simple steps to program it.
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Universal Remote Control Codes For Panasonic TVs Panasonic makes great TVs that pair well with most universal remotes. The process is simple and only takes a few steps. The first step is identifying the right four digit universal remote code for your Panasonic TV. If you have a modern HD Panasonic TV and are looking
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ONN Universal Remote Codes ONN is a Walmart brand that produces budget-friendly electronics. Their TV’s, DVD players, and remotes tend to review well for the price. There are several situations in which ONN universal remote codes come in handy. This article is a comprehensive guide for connecting any device to a universal remote. It focuses
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How Much is Brass Per Pound? (Scrap Metal Prices) Brass is a valuable metal commodity that can be used in many different projects and applications. The price of brass in 2022 ranges from about $.20 per pound to over $2.00 per pound. The quality, type, and source all have a large impact on the price
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This page is a complete, living review of my experience with Ezoic. I will update this page with status updates on my Ezoic journey along the way. In a way, this page is a living document that will allow you to follow along on my Ezoic journey. Whenever I need to dive deep into a
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Ezoic Premium What Is Ezoic Premium Ezoic Premium is an invitation-only service offered by Ezoic that allows websites to earn more revenue from advertisements. According to Ezoic, Premium generates revenue using “programmatic guaranteed deals with specific advertisers that are interested in your inventory”. These guaranteed deals have a very high payout but can only be
Motherboard vs. Circuit Board What’s the difference between a motherboard and a circuit board? The terms ‘motherboard’ and ‘circuit board’ are easy to confuse with each other but are actually very easy to learn. A motherboard is a type of circuit board that serves as the central hub of a computer. A motherboard is a
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Ezoic Breakout Brand Certification The Breakout Brand Certification is an Ezoic feature designed to acknowledge website growth. It comes with a badge that you can see in your Ezoic dashboard or display on your website. The Good: The Ezoic Breakout Brand Certification comes with a cool badge. Even cooler, there are two ways of having
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470 Ohm Resistor Color Code The 470 ohm resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics and comes in four band, five band, and six band types. The four band 470 resistor is easy to recognize with its’ distinctive pattern of yellow, violet, and brown color bands. The 5 and 6 band versions
4.7k Ohm Resistor Color Code The 4.7k ohm (4700 ohm) resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics. The four band 4.7k resistor is easy to recognize with its’ distinctive pattern of yellow, violet, and red color bands. The 5 and 6 band versions have a pattern of yellow, violet, black, brown, followed
2.2k Ohm Resistor Color Code The 2.2k Ohm resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics. The four band 2.2k resistor is very easy to recognize with its’ distinctive pattern of three red color bands. The 5 and 6 band versions have a pattern of red, red, black, brown, followed by the tolerance
The 330 Ohm Resistor The 330 Ohm resistor is a common resistor in electronics. Like any color coded resistors, its’ value can be quickly determined just by looking at the color bands on the body of the resistor. In particular, a four band 330 Ohm resistor can be quickly identified by two orange bands and
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How to Read the 220 Ohm Resistor Color Code The 220 Ohm resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics. Like other color coded resistors, the value of a 220 Ohm resistor can be quickly determined just by looking at the color bands on the body of the resistor. The 220 Ohm resistor
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Guide to the 100k Ohm Resistor Color Code The 100k Ohm resistor is a common resistor in electronics. Its popularity makes it perfect for learning the resistor color code. It’s also useful to be able to readily recognize them in projects, along with other common resistors. The 100k Ohm resistor color code allows us to
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Guide to the 100 Ohm Resistor Color Code The 100 Ohm resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics. Its popularity makes it perfect for learning the resistor color code. It’s useful to be able to readily recognize them in projects, along with other common resistors. The 100 Ohm resistor color code allows
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10K Resistor Color Code The 10K resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics. Its popularity makes it perfect for learning the resistor color code. It’s useful to be able to readily recognize them in projects, along with other common resistors. The 10k resistor color code allows us to quickly identify the resistance
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Review of Ezoic Access Now Access Now is a program that allows websites with under 10k pageviews per month to use Ezoic tools including monetization. I used Access Now to monetize this website – and I loved it! Despite my enthusiasm for Access Now, I want to caution that there may be cases where it
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Guide to the 1K Resistor Color Code The four band 1K resistor is one of the most common resistors in electronics. Its popularity makes it ideal to help learn the resistor color code and it’s useful to be able to readily recognize them in projects. The 1k resistor color code allows us to quickly identify
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