Exposure to mercury is hazardous, but ingesting it is extremely dangerous. A digital thermometer has no such hazards connected with its use, and it is entirely composed of electronic circuitry. On a wider environmental scale, a digital thermostat will help … Continue reading →

Sweater Weather by Region Of 6,586 respondents, 59 percent placed the sweater weather cutoff into the 55 to 65 degree range. Most specifically, the average nationally is 60 degrees.The warmest region is the West, where an average of 62 degrees … Continue reading →

In general, there are two reasons people want to move their thermostat. First, the thermostat is unsightly.Secondly, another common reason to move the thermostat is to better balance air. A poorly placed thermostat can cause uneven heating or cooling throughout … Continue reading →

Place your thermostat so that it can communicate wirelessly with Heat Link. Place your thermostat 0.75 to 1 m above the floor on a flat surface. If you place it too low, this can affect the temperature reading and run … Continue reading →

Blue Light and Melanin-Rich Skin Blue light has recently been reported to lead to hyperpigmentation because it activates the production of melanin in your skin. Darkening can occur within 20 minutes of exposure while it also may lead to long … Continue reading →

Too much violet light can sunburn your eyes and your skin and cause cancers.Blue light though is able to pass straight through the lens and cornea to the retina and light-sensitive nerves, causing damage to the macular pigment in the … Continue reading →

Different wavelengths of light excite different combinations of cones to varying levels, which generates our perception of color. You can see that the red cones are most sensitive to light, and the blue cones are least sensitive. The sensitivity of … Continue reading →

Bright white (4,000 to 5,000 Kelvin) is between white and blue tones. With a less cozy and more energetic feel, bulbs with this color range are best for work spaces (such as a home office or garage) and kitchens with … Continue reading →

Remove the batteries and then press Power for 8 seconds to reset the remote. Then reinsert the batteries and try to use the remote again.2 Check to see if the remote is sending an infrared (IR) signal. Get either a … Continue reading →

Alexa and Google Assistant will be able to read all of the activities and devices linked to your account, so you can try saying, “Alexa, turn on PS4” or “OK Google, tell Harmony to turn on PS4”. Can Alexa turn … Continue reading →

Advanced power strips save energy by shutting off the power supply to the connected devices when they’re in standby mode. Some advanced power strips even have different layers that can be switched separately. Does turning off a power strip save … Continue reading →

How do I turn voice assist off? Android Devices If you use the Google app, click More > Settings > Google Assistant, then select the Assistant tab and choose your device. Turn off the switch next to Google Assistant. How … Continue reading →

At the lower left of the screen, select the Home tab. Scroll down to the Devices section and look for your Chromecast. If your Chromecast is listed, it is on the same network as your Android. If your Chromecast isn’t … Continue reading →

You should never plug one surge protector into another. Surge protectors don’t always come with directions.When you piggyback one surge protector onto another, you’re creating hazardous electrical issues. These safety devices aren’t designed to plug into one another. Is it … Continue reading →

Yes, a surge protector isn’t designed to last forever and will eventually wear out. The bad news is that it’s almost impossible to tell when a surge protector wears out. Which means, you might think your appliances are protected against … Continue reading →