More often than not, tricks for getting your phone to cool down could actually end up damaging the thing more than helping it.Don’t leave your phone in a fridge or freezer either – rapid cooling of smartphones can cause condensation … Continue reading →

Make sure the device you are connecting is on the same Wi-Fi network as the mobile device. “Forget” all other networks, and turn off mobile data. Turn on “Airplane Mode” and then turn on Wi-Fi and connect to the same … Continue reading →

How do I stop my vertical blinds from making noise? You can try installing a diverter on the forced-air vent to keep it from aiming directly on the blinds. You can also, depending on the make of your blinds, remove … Continue reading →

Key advantages of future IoT includes: Faster & better decision-making quality – some decision making can be even pre-programmed / automated based on sensors’ inputs received at the edge.Better security embedded in the entire IoT ecosystem including from sensor / … Continue reading →

The vast majority of blinds currently sold in the U.S. and Canada are cordless blinds. Do all blinds have to be cordless? Starting Dec. 15, most products used to cover windows must either be cordless or have short, inaccessible cords. … Continue reading →

By the broadest definition, a PC can be anything used by a person to do computing on. So Windows desktops and laptops, as well as Apple devices (desktop, laptop, tablet or phone) and much more.Technically a PC is a Personal … Continue reading →

Classes by purpose Microcomputers (personal computers) Minicomputers (mid-range computers) Mainframe computers. Supercomputers. Servers. Workstations. Information appliances. Embedded computers. What are the 7 seven categories of computers? 7 Different Types of computers you should know Desktop computers: notebook or laptops computers: … Continue reading →

The iPad represents a computing toaster; no, a computing kitchen full of tools, but each easier to use than anything available on a Mac (or, a Windows PC). Those Mac and PC users with many years of computing experience will … Continue reading →

Common examples of IoT are home appliances, watches, and automobiles.The Apple Watch is another example of IoT changing the way our products function in the world. It is now common to receive text messages or emails on your watch. Is … Continue reading →

Just wake your Alexa device and ask it to set a sleep timer on (light name) for (length of time). Use a command like this: “Alexa, set a sleep timer on Bedroom Lights for 30 minutes.” It will respond with … Continue reading →

These Are The Best Smart Plugs That Work With 5Ghz: Leviton Smart Plug. Leviton. No Hub: Control your home from anywhere via My Leviton app – simply plug it in and make it Smart. KMC Wi-Fi Smart Plug. KMC. Smart … Continue reading →

There really is only one con to investing in Energy Star appliances, and that is the higher upfront costs. There’s no doubt that Energy Star rated products cost more initially than your average appliance and many people don’t want to … Continue reading →

12 Examples of Automation in Real Life Automobile. Kitchen Tools. Consumer Electronics. FASTags. Power Backup Devices. Arms and Ammunition. Medical. Entertainment. What’s an example of automation? From the simplest to the most complex application, automation is present in many forms … Continue reading →

Make sure that your Alexa-enabled device and Fire TV are registered to same account. Check that your Alexa-enabled device and Fire TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Make sure that your Fire TV and Alexa app have the latest … Continue reading →

The consumer watchdog has released a checklist for using hot water bottles and said people need to check that the bottle has no signs of cracking, or wear, that could make it burst or leak. “Do not use boiling water … Continue reading →