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How to Use GPS

Posted July 15th, 2009 By Marck Computers

Before the days of computer-aided navigation, people used to read maps and compasses to know where they’re going.  While conventional forms of navigation are still useful, the Global Positioning System (GPS) makes it easier for you to find your way around a place. [...]

How to Survive in the Woods

Posted March 3rd, 2009 By Marck Hunting

Like Robert Frost, you may have stopped by the woods on a snowy evening.  Whose woods it was, you think you know, but you have no idea how to get out.  Getting trapped or lost in the woods may be more of a [...]

How does a Magnetic Compass Work?

Posted January 1st, 2009 By monsterguide Miscellaneous

A compass is one of the simplest tools available, and is extremely practical. A compass is a device that shows the direction of north. Before GPS and other high tech navigational gadgets were invented, compasses were used to determine direction. Before [...]