Marinel Sigue
Location
Manila, Philippines
School
Marinduque State College
Expertise
Microsoft Office, Raspberry Pi, Smart Homes
- Marinel is a licensed electronics engineer and a member of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines.
- While working as a hardware/software developer, she co-authored research papers on mobile robot development.
- She's obsessed with making DIY electronic projects, so much so that she has an entire cabinet filled with gadgets and gizmos.
Experience
Marinel has been writing about consumer technology since 2019, working with tech outlets like MakeUseOf, GineersNow, and TechObservatory. She previously held a research position at the Philippine government's science and technology department. There, she dabbled with Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and all sorts of electronic components. When she isn't in front of her computer, she's either watching the latest tech reviews or tinkering with a new DIY project.
Education
Marinel completed her studies in electronics engineering and earned her bachelor's degree in 2017. She also successfully passed her licensure exam that same year.
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Stories By Marinel Sigue
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Mini PCs may seem similar to Raspberry Pi boards, but are designed to perform very different tasks. Here's everything you need to know.
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You iPhone's SOS mode can automatically be activated for a number of reasons, but there are a number of fixes too.
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Changing the taskbar location in Windows 11 isn't the easiest task, but there are some ways to do it.
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Whether you're swapping from an Android to an iPhone, or vice versa, Apple has made the process of photo and video transfer much more convenient.
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There are a handleful of simple methods to overlay and edit images on an iPhone, and we break it down.
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One of the top OS options for Raspberry Pis, especially for beginners, is Ubuntu, which is well-supported with a big community.
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Smart plugs can do so much more than turn on coffee makers or lights. Here are a few unexpected uses for smart plugs to make your home even smarter.
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You have a choice in how you access Google services; either through the Google app or the Chrome app. But what's the difference and which is better?
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One perhaps understated aspect of smart homes is color-changing and adaptive lights, which can be applied to a variety of uses, alarms, and functions.
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Browser tabs can help you to multitask efficiently, and keep important information close to hand, but too many tabs can be overwhelming.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest and greatest in this line of single board computers. Is there still a use for the Raspberry Pi 4?
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A Raspberry Pi using solar power might be the solution to issues that require some long-lasting outdoor technology. Here's how you can adapt your Pi to solar.
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The internet is a big place, and some well-chosen extensions can make the difference between finding the information you need and getting frustrated.
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If you've decided to ditch Spotify for YouTube Music, you may be struggling with transferring your playlists and liked songs. This tool can help.
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If you mean to exit Incognito Mode to go back to your regular browsing tabs, then it's likely easier than you think.
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The Raspberry Pi has its own built-in operating system but you might be wondering if it can run Linux. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Tracking someone without their consent is illegal, and Apple heavily condemns the use of AirTags for such purposes.
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You don't need expensive photo-editing software to fix a blurry picture. Adobe offers a free and easy-to-use web-based photo editor that's available to all.
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Since the Chrome browser may not come with every feature students need, extensions can help fill that gap.
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There are a lot of fun Arduino projects that you can accomplish with the company's nearly $25 boards.
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Users can start building AI-powered Raspberry Pi projects with the newly released official AI accelerator, the Raspberry Pi AI Kit.
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was a respectable phone when it came out almost 4 years ago. It's still on sale now, and the only question is, should you buy one?
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Taking notes while browsing the web typically involves juggling multiple apps, but with these Chrome extensions, there's no need to swap around.
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While a Raspberry Pi is a full-fledged computer that can do more complex things than an Arduino microcontroller, it's not the best choice for every project.
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The Raspberry Pi Pico is the new kid on the microcontroller block. How does it compare to the long-established Arduino Nano?
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iPhone has solved a screen brightness dilemma with a hidden feature, which you can access in your settings.
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If a small Arduino board sounds like the most appropriate choice, there are two options: a Nano and a Micro.