From the dawn of history, humankind has always had the problem of keeping cool during hot days. Fans have been with us for thousands of years: from simple ones to fancy ones, fans have given breaths of fresh air to many people.

The earliest fans were made out of broad, flat leaves waved back and forth to produce a cooling effect. Palm leaves were also used.[...]

You may have a good idea of how life in the bathroom was like before bathroom fans: smelly, moldy, damp and wet that nobody would take a bath in, much less do anything in. The air in bathrooms get very stale and moist - especially with showers, bathtubs a[...]

Ceiling fans are a great way to keep rooms cool, but they also add a touch of style to any room. Fans are much more energy-efficient than air conditioners, and come in a variety of shapes, colors and styles that add a unique decorating touch. Ceiling fans[...]

Fans are more than just ways of cooling yourself on a hot summer day. Among the Chinese, fans are not only for practical uses, but are also considered works of art.

The Chinese fan is believed to have been invented during the Shang Dynasty (1600 BC [...]

Chances are, your computer sits somewhere near the back of your desk, with the CPU on the floor gathering dust and other particles. If you smoke, if you have pets, or you just happen to have your computer in a dusty place, you probably have not paid enoug[...]

Many notebook computer users think that the term "laptop" is a misnomer. After a few hours of use, a notebook computer can get a bit too hot, which makes it uncomfortable to operate on your lap. Most notebook computer users prefer to operate the[...]

So you're working on your computer like it's an average day at work or at home. The very silent whirring of your CPU's fan assure you that all is right with the world. Out of the blue, your fan stops, and your computer shuts down abruptly. A second later [...]

The Japanese people have many traditional weapons: among the most popular are the Japanese sword, the nunchaku, the shuriken (a throwing weapon), and the kunai (a stabbing weapon). The Japanese war fan is one of these weapons.

How could an innocent-[...]

A desk is a dangerous place to view the world, and for many who hold eight-hour nine-to-five shifts, a desk becomes a very warm place. Office air conditioners don't give that much needed breeze of comfort and that breath of fresh air that you need very mu[...]

The electric fan is one of the most useful appliances in any home. Electric fans are found in all sorts of places: bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, basements, and so on. Fans serve all sorts of purposes, from ventilation to exhaust to cooling.[...]

Exhaust fans are more than just home fixtures, like the ones you install in your bathroom's ceiling or kitchen wall. One of the most important tools in heavy industry today is the industrial exhaust fan. Industrial exhaust fans are indispensable in places[...]