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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If you've got an Arduino of any variety, you might have noticed some of the pins on the board have a tilde mark or PWM printed next to them. What is PWM?
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Not only does your phone have a great camera, but it also has enough power to perform some advanced editing techniques, like removing backgrounds from photos.
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If you're interested in getting into electronic DIY projects, an Arduino would be a good investment, but which one would suit you best? We break it down.
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GIFs are the lifeblood of instant messaging and social media, and it's easy to make your own with Microsoft Clipchamp. Here's how.
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Installing a solar system at your rental property can reduce energy costs for your renters and potentially create a surplus of energy to be used later.
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Raspberry Pis can be used for a wide variety of projects, but many them require extra hardware. These projects just need the Pi and a screen.
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While you can connect a Raspberry Pi to a full-sized monitor, if you feel like packing light, you might try setting up your iPhone as the Pi's display.
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If you're looking for some quick and dirty video editing on a budget, Microsoft's Clipchamp offers plenty of potent without necessarily paying for it.
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Raspberry Pis can do a lot more than play retro video games, and if you have a camera handy, then there are a lot of fun DIY projects you can try.
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If you need non-critical art quickly and can't make it yourself, generative AI apps can be very helpful. These are the best mobile-friendly ones.
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Whether it's your first time practicing coding, or you're a seasoned tinkerer, Arduino is an excellent platform to get your hands dirty with coding and tech.
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If you are just learning how to do Arduino projects or want to start, here are six fun and easy projects you can try that are perfect for beginner programmers.
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If you're on the move and need access to important files on your PC, there are plenty of remote options available to manage and update files from your Android.
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Whether you just want to learn a few tricks to amuse friends or develop your own act, these magic apps help you get started with prestidigitation.
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If you plug in your iPad but don't get the friendly tone and the charging icon, there could be a few reasons why it's not working. Here are some things to try.
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ChatGPT has been around long enough that people continue to find new and clever uses for it. Here are six of our favorites that you should try yourself.
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If you're looking to take your productivity on the go, but you want an Android tablet rather than a laptop, here are some tips to getting more of that PC feel.
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A Samsung smart TV is a great choice for gaming on the PS5 or Xbox X|S, but a few hidden settings make it even better. Here's how to access them.
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With the most recent version of Android, several new accessibility features have come to smartphones to enhance the user experience for all users.
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While Microsoft Copilot is free for basic use, the company has a "Pro" subscription that enables even more features. You can try it out for free like this.
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If you need to remove a background from a photo, there are a number of ways to do it in Windows that are free. Here are some alternatives for you.
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The most optimal and reliable way to charge an iPhone is with an official charger, but iPhone users are not only limited to expensive official chargers.
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Photos is an app that's included on your Windows computer, and it comes with a number of neat features you may not be aware of. Here are some of our favorites.
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If you want to deck out your kitchen with smart gadgets on a budget and don't mind some DIY work, you can build several using a Raspberry Pi.
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Arduino projects can help ease the learning curve of getting into programming, and even add some smart functionality to your everyday tasks around the house.