The FBI’s advice to reboot your router is just the first step to actually solving the problem. Rebooting your router disrupts the VPNFilter malware, but does not remove it. To wipe it completely, do a full factory reset. Look for … Continue reading →

A metered connection is an Internet connection that has a data limit associated with it. Cellular data connections are set as metered by default. Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections can be set to metered but aren’t by default. Some apps … Continue reading →

A Boil Water Order is typically issued to a drinking water system owner when the RMOH feels that, to protect public health, water should be boiled before it is consumed. Boiling water will kill any potentially disease-causing microbes, making it … Continue reading →

Yes, there can be. Bacteria are found in most bottled waters sold for drinking purposes. Bottled water is usually disinfected to remove harmful microorganisms but this treatment is not intended to sterilize the water. Sterile water is normally reserved for … Continue reading →

No, they aren’t the same. Boiled water is simply water that has had the temperature increased until it reaches its boiling point. This kills a host of bacteria that can make a person sick. Distilled water is water that has … Continue reading →

For every kettle we test, we measure the decibel level it reaches when boiling. The quietest unit we’ve tested in the past few years reached 79 decibels (dB), while the loudest hit an ear-splitting 95dB. How loud is a kettle? … Continue reading →

Room darkening is a category between light filtering and blackout. While it offers more control than light filtering, it doesn’t completely block the light from a room. You can use a room darkening window treatment, like Roman shades, to reduce … Continue reading →

What Are Faux Wood Blinds? While they’re made to look and feel like natural wood, faux wood blinds are made of either composite wood, vinyl or PVC. The composite type often contains a real wood core but are also coated … Continue reading →

Blackout blinds or curtains Blackout curtains or blinds work well for preventing sunlight from entering your room, and have the added advantage that they help to keep heat in during the colder Winter months, AND crucially save you money on … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Bedroom Pitch Black Blackout Curtains. Blackout curtains or drapes (floor-length curtains) are an affordable way to block out a large percentage of the light that comes into your bedroom. Shades. Blackout EZ. Curtain Liner. Magic Blackout … Continue reading →

A 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner costs an average of $0.14 per hour to run. If the portable AC is used for 8 hours per day, then it costs $1.12 per day. Running the portable air conditioner for one month … Continue reading →

Use these shading options for your balcony to get protection from the sun and create a comfortable outdoor space Introduce a pergola. Go for awnings. Buy an outdoor umbrella. Install an acrylic sheet. Hang roller shades. Decorative metal grilles. Add … Continue reading →

One of the main reasons your electric bill may be high is that you leave your appliances or electronics plugged in whether you’re using them or not.The problem is, these devices are sitting idle, sucking electricity out of your home … Continue reading →

Geyser Use: How to Reduce Energy Consumption and Save Insulate your geyser. Each day, a small amount of heat dissipates into your electric geyser’s surrounds, which results in gradual cooling. Turn down your geyser’s thermostat. Only use what’s needed. Change … Continue reading →

Where should curtain rod brackets be placed? Each bracket should be placed at the height you previously determined and about four to six inches from the side of the window frame. (This will allow you to open the curtains completely.) … Continue reading →