{"id":17245,"date":"2013-05-27T21:01:46","date_gmt":"2013-05-27T13:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=17245"},"modified":"2023-08-07T23:55:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T15:55:28","slug":"low-tech-best-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it\u2019s safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the simple rule: \u201cdon\u2019t drink and drive.\u201d Instead of relying on this device, it\u2019s wiser to have a designated driver, take a taxi, or find a trustworthy friend to drive you home. If you don\u2019t drink much, you probably won\u2019t need this device at all.<\/p>\n<p>With the rise of new and creative technological ideas, it\u2019s worth questioning why we often turn to technology to solve problems that might have simpler, non-technological solutions. Technology is often hailed as a groundbreaking force that can transform our lives and break new ground. But sometimes, the most effective solutions don\u2019t require technology at all. Sometimes, the simplest, low-tech approaches are the best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/challenge-to-disconnect\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Get Off The Internet: A Challenge to Reconnect With Yourself\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Get Off The Internet: A Challenge to Reconnect With Yourself<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/challenge-to-disconnect.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-14718 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/challenge-to-disconnect.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Get Off The Internet: A Challenge to Reconnect With Yourself<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnplug from digital life to enhance well-being and creativity. Learn the importance of offline time.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Russian Pencil<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a story that might be more legend than fact, but it makes a great point. Back in the 1960s, NASA was struggling to find a way for astronauts to write in space. Regular pens didn\u2019t work without gravity, pressure, or air, so they spent millions of dollars to develop a special <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/fact-or-fiction-nasa-spen\/\">anti-gravity pen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Russians, faced with the same challenge, simply used a pencil.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg\" alt=\"russian space pen\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"><\/figure>\n<p>What\u2019s the takeaway from this tale? Sometimes, the best solution to a problem is the simplest and most straightforward one. It doesn\u2019t have to involve the latest technology or gadgets. Often, the most effective answers are tech-free, uncomplicated, inexpensive, and born from clear thinking.<\/p>\n<h2>Solar Bottle Bulb<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine a man named Solar Demi in the Philippines using a simple technique to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o-Fpsw_yYPg\">bring light to dark homes<\/a>. He takes plastic bottles, fills them with water, adds a little bleach to prevent bacteria, and installs them on the roof. Once sealed, these bottles use natural sunlight to illuminate the house.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/a-little-of-light.jpg\" alt=\"little of light\" width=\"500\" height=\"391\"><\/figure>\n<p>This innovative idea, created by MIT students in 2002, not only cuts down on electric bills but also recycles discarded plastic bottles. The organization behind this project aims to install these solar bottle lights in a million homes in the Philippines by 2015. They also plan to expand to India, Indonesia, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o-Fpsw_yYPg?rel=0\">Here\u2019s a YouTube video<\/a> showing how it works. If you\u2019re interested, you can support the initiative or volunteer to help with installations through their website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/literoflight.org\/\">Liter of Light<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><div class=\"video-19by6\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o-Fpsw_yYPg?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Richard Turere: The Young Lion Protector<\/h2>\n<p>In the Maasai community, a young boy, usually between the ages of 6 and 9, takes care of his father\u2019s animals. Richard Turere was just 10 years old when he faced a problem: lions from Nairobi National Park were attacking and killing their livestock at night.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/lion-tamer.jpg\" alt=\"lion tamer\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\"><\/figure>\n<p>Richard tried various methods to keep the lions away, such as using fire and scarecrows, but nothing worked. So, he decided to try something different and turned to electronics.<\/p>\n<p>He creatively connected an old car battery to a solar panel and set up blinking lights on low fences. These lights created the illusion that people were moving around, which scared the lions away.<\/p>\n<p>This clever solution not only kept the lions at bay but also earned Richard a scholarship to one of the best schools in the region. Now 13, he\u2019s not only continuing his education but also helping his neighbors and community by setting up similar systems in their homes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.ted.com\/talks\/richard_turere_a_peace_treaty_with_the_lions.html\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Simple Tools, Great Impact<\/h2>\n<p>Many of the world\u2019s most impactful inventions are small and inexpensive, making them accessible to everyday households. These simple solutions can be incredibly significant and transformative. Let\u2019s look at some examples:<\/p>\n<h3>The Safety Pin<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investors.com\/news\/management\/leaders-and-success\/safety-pin-sewing-machine-inventor-walter-hunt\/\">Walter Hunt<\/a> invented the safety pin to pay off a debt. He sold the patent for what would be $10,000 today and used some of it to clear his debt. It seemed like a good deal until you learn that the patent was bought by W.R. Grace & Co, who made millions from it. Nowadays, around 3 million safety pins are made daily.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/safety-pins.jpg\" alt=\"safety pins\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Correction Fluid<\/h3>\n<p>Bette Nesmith Graham, a secretary and painter, invented correction fluid in 1951. Before computers, typists had to start over on a new piece of paper for every mistake. By 1967, Graham\u2019s homemade correction fluid was a huge success, earning millions. It\u2019s still used in offices, homes, and schools around the world.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/correction-fluid.jpg\" alt=\"correction fluid\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\"><\/figure>\n<h3>The Paper Clip<\/h3>\n<p>The paper clip is the best tool for holding papers together. Though the need for paper clips has existed for a long time, the modern design we know today was created in 1899. Despite no changes in design, it remains effective. Over 11 billion paper clips are sold every year in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/paper-clips.jpg\" alt=\"colorful paper clips\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Technology has always been a means to solve problems or overcome challenges. However, we shouldn\u2019t be obsessed with integrating technology into every solution. Instead of aiming to create the next big tech product, we should look for problems to solve in various industries. Your next idea, big or small, might just change the world.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it\u2019s safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the simple rule: \u201cdon\u2019t drink and drive.\u201d Instead of relying on this device, it\u2019s wiser to have a designated driver, take a taxi, or find a trustworthy&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3403],"tags":[978,1962,646],"topic":[4522],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it&#039;s safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it&#039;s safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hongkiat\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hongkiatcom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2013-05-27T13:01:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-08-07T15:55:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Singyin Lee\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@hongkiat\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@hongkiat\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Singyin Lee\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Singyin Lee\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/8bb3e8d1cb49b3298ea203885023b811\"},\"headline\":\"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box\",\"datePublished\":\"2013-05-27T13:01:46+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-07T15:55:28+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":832,\"commentCount\":7,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/assets.hongkiat.com\\\/uploads\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/russian-space-pen.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Productivity Tips\",\"rr\",\"technology\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Concept\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/\",\"name\":\"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box - Hongkiat\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/assets.hongkiat.com\\\/uploads\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/russian-space-pen.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2013-05-27T13:01:46+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-07T15:55:28+00:00\",\"description\":\"I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it's safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/assets.hongkiat.com\\\/uploads\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/russian-space-pen.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/assets.hongkiat.com\\\/uploads\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/russian-space-pen.jpg\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/low-tech-best-solution\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Hongkiat\",\"description\":\"Tech and Design Tips\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Hongkiat.com\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/hkdc-logo-rect-yoast.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/hkdc-logo-rect-yoast.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":799,\"caption\":\"Hongkiat.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/hongkiatcom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/hongkiat\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/hongkiat\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/8bb3e8d1cb49b3298ea203885023b811\",\"name\":\"Singyin Lee\",\"description\":\"Singyin is Senior Editor and Writer for Hongkiat. She is allergic to poor Wifi and spun articles, and has been told that she drinks too much coffee. Her sense of humor has been damaged by the Internet.\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hongkiat.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/sy\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box - Hongkiat","description":"I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it's safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box","og_description":"I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it's safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the","og_url":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/","og_site_name":"Hongkiat","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hongkiatcom","article_published_time":"2013-05-27T13:01:46+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-08-07T15:55:28+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"author":"Singyin Lee","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@hongkiat","twitter_site":"@hongkiat","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Singyin Lee","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/"},"author":{"name":"Singyin Lee","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/8bb3e8d1cb49b3298ea203885023b811"},"headline":"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box","datePublished":"2013-05-27T13:01:46+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-07T15:55:28+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/"},"wordCount":832,"commentCount":7,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg","keywords":["Productivity Tips","rr","technology"],"articleSection":["Concept"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/","url":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/","name":"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box - Hongkiat","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg","datePublished":"2013-05-27T13:01:46+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-07T15:55:28+00:00","description":"I found a device that measures your alcohol level and tells you when it's safe to drive home. While this might seem useful, the best advice is still the","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/low-tech-best-solution\/russian-space-pen.jpg"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/low-tech-best-solution\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Low-Tech Solutions and the Power of Thinking Outside the Box"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/","name":"Hongkiat","description":"Tech and Design Tips","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Hongkiat.com","url":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hkdc-logo-rect-yoast.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hkdc-logo-rect-yoast.jpg","width":1200,"height":799,"caption":"Hongkiat.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hongkiatcom","https:\/\/x.com\/hongkiat","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/hongkiat\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/8bb3e8d1cb49b3298ea203885023b811","name":"Singyin Lee","description":"Singyin is Senior Editor and Writer for Hongkiat. She is allergic to poor Wifi and spun articles, and has been told that she drinks too much coffee. Her sense of humor has been damaged by the Internet.","url":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/author\/sy\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4uxU-4u9","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17245"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68592,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17245\/revisions\/68592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17245"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=17245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}