LED Christmas lights use light-emitting diodes, rather than filament, to produce light. This makes LED lights more efficient, durable, and longer-lasting than fluorescent incandescent lights. They don’t burn out, like other bulbs; and they also don’t get hot to the … Continue reading →

Ribbon mics are great for drum overheads, capturing cymbals without the tizzy hype. An R88 deployed at a reasonable distance on drum overheads delivers a beautiful stereo image of the entire drum kit that can be combined with a kick … Continue reading →

One feature that is lacking in the official Philips Hue apps is the ability to cycle through colors automatically. Living Scenes can make that happen, so you can have shades of color slowly changing until you turn a bulb off … Continue reading →

Hacking traffic lights isn’t entirely new, though it’s rarely been so simple. Cesar Cerrudo, a researcher at security firm IOActive, revealed in 2014 that he had reverse engineered and could spoof the communications of traffic sensors to influence traffic lights, … Continue reading →

A recent survey carried out by Nationwide Building Society demonstrated that an ensuite can increase a property’s value by 5%. Is it worth putting in an ensuite? Adding an ensuite to a bedroom is a great idea if you have … Continue reading →

According to federal regulations, all kitchen and bathroom faucets should have a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 psi (pounds per square inch) of pressure; in California and Georgia, maximum flow rates are further restricted … Continue reading →

Do you need inserts in plastic pipe? While both types of pipe insert are suitable for hot and cold-water systems as well as underfloor heating and central heating, when using Speedfit pipe and fittings, a plain insert should always be … Continue reading →

IoT-enabled analytics also allow occupants to control environmental conditions within their offices, improving general comfort, satisfaction and engagement. This connectivity allows occupants to interact with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and many other building functions. How IoT is useful in … Continue reading →

Shorter wavelength blue light that is emitted by smartphones, lights, and computer, tablet, and TV screens causes damaging health effects.Blue light may contribute to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other health conditions. Minimize your exposure to unnecessary light, including smartphone … Continue reading →

What is the difference between tablets and smartphones? The main difference is the size of the screen. Smartphones usually have screen sizes between 4?/10cm and 7?/17cm, a tablet is anything over this. When it comes to processing power and available … Continue reading →

On your LG Smart TV’s home screen, select the Search icon. Search for “Apple TV.” In the Apps row, select Apple TV, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the Apple TV app. appears in the app launcher bar on … Continue reading →

How to pair HomePod with your Apple TV On the Apple TV, go to Settings and then Video and Audio. Scroll down to find Audio Output. In Audio Output, you should see a list of all the AirPlay speakers on … Continue reading →

Ecobee is compatible with IFTTT, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Echo, Keen smart vents, and Wink. You need a hub to monitor all these in one place. In fact, a thermostat is one among these that can be monitored through your … Continue reading →

How to look up a Serial Number? Android tablet Settings feature Option one: Open Settings > About Tablet > Status > Serial Number. Option two: For most products, the serial number can be viewed at the bottom of the device … Continue reading →

RGB isn’t a necessary or must have option, but it’s ideal if you are working in dark environments. I suggest putting a light strip behind your desktop to have more light in your room. Even better, you can change colours … Continue reading →