Speaking of which, toasters and electric kettles are especially prone to causing fires, so always, always make sure you unplug them before going away. Wi-Fi routers and TVs are less of a fire risk, more of a drain on your … Continue reading →

See the instructions for Apple or Windows computers. Click on the WiFi icon in the top nav bar while holding down the Option/Alt key. You will see detailed information in grey about your Wi-Fi. In the middle it will show … Continue reading →

The RE650 is one of four Wi-Fi extenders affected by a security vulnerability, researchers say. Extending your Wi-Fi range could also extend your chance of getting hacked.But like routers, they’re open to vulnerabilities and require maintenance and patching if you … Continue reading →

Single-String Blinds. Pull the cord toward the left to unlock the blinds. Grasp the cord firmly, and then bring it across the face of the window at a 45-degree angle. You may also need to pull on the cord slightly … Continue reading →

A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire, and two were purposely destroyed to prevent capture after being damaged. Some others took minor combat … Continue reading →

In fact, incandescent bulbs release about 90% of their energy as heat. Energy Saver, an online resource from the DOE that helps consumers save money, said LED lights use between 75-80% less energy, saving consumers as much as $75 a … Continue reading →

As of December 15, 2018, consumers are no longer able to buy corded blinds at regular stores or online. The new rule applies to stock products sold in stores and online, which make up over 80% of all window-covering products … Continue reading →

High Electricity Bills? These Appliances Cost the Most Money to Run Appliance Typical Consumption Per Hour Cost Per Hour (at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour) Central air conditioner/heat pump 15,000 watts $1.50 Clothes dryer/water heater 4,000 watts 40 cents Water pump … Continue reading →

Voice Controlled with Google Assistant and Alexa Truth be told, Smart String Lights are an easy and affordable initiation into smart home technology. It’s extremely satisfying to speak out a command to your smart lights and have it met instantly, … Continue reading →

A wireless router reboot isn’t a guarantee of better bandwidth, but it can give you some fast speeds for a while.A reboot helps it cool down and start over again. If you’re seeing crappy download speeds across multiple devices, chances … Continue reading →

Weak, guessable or hardcoded passwords are the bane of IoT security. Many attacks on the infrastructure would not be possible if not for this simple fact.Old parts and insecure software components help some manufactures build cheaper IoT devices, but they … Continue reading →

Nevertheless, it frightened a group of moms who believed their cameras had been hacked. But Nest is just one brand of IoT devices, a mere drop in a swelling ocean of “smart” devices — many of which have pathetic security. … Continue reading →

They do not rely on heat to produce light. A 60-watt LED bulb uses the equivalent of 9 watts. Despite what the figures say, the LED bulb won’t actually exceed the limits of the lamp. In that regard, it is … Continue reading →

Only LED bulbs that are officially ‘Enclosed Rated’ will operate without any problems inside enclosed light fixtures. Regular LED bulbs may be used but they will become damaged or lose their efficiency quickly. Can you put an LED bulb in … Continue reading →

Sustainable hotels are usually designed respecting the environment and the area where they’re located. In many occasions, they implement to their facilities efficient lighting systems, low pressure water installations and try to generate their own energy. What can hotels do … Continue reading →