Having too many connected devices will not necessarily crash your Router, but it can definitely have an impact on performance and connectivity. Issues will generally include delayed load times, buffering, latency and occasionally having to reconnect devices to compete for … Continue reading →

Backstabbing is a method of connecting electrical wires to a receptacle (or switch) allowing it to function.This is a quick and easy way to connect the hot and the neutral wires to the device: strip the insulation jacket (“strip”) and … Continue reading →

If you were unlucky, your kettle element might burn out, blow a fuse, or even start a fire. Thankfully, virtually all modern kettles switch themselves off automatically using thermostats (mechanical, electrical, or electronic devices that respond to changes in temperature). … Continue reading →

Look at the water. If large bubbles are rising from the bottom of the pot to the surface, the water is boiling. NOTE: Small bubbles that stay at the bottom or sides of the pot are air bubbles present in … Continue reading →

“Cell phones, small metal items, jewelry, etc., do not attract lightning. Nothing attracts lightning. Lightning tends to strike taller objects,” said John Jensenius, a NOAA National Weather Service lightning expert. “People are struck because they are in the wrong place … Continue reading →

Zigbee is a standards-based wireless technology developed to enable low-cost, low-power wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) networks. Zigbee is for low-data rate, low-power applications and is an open standard. Is Zigbee an IoT device? Zigbee is a … Continue reading →

Closed doors usually aren’t enough of a barrier to slow down wifi, but it does help to remove every possible blockage if you’re having trouble getting a good signal. Wifi is increased by using boosters, whereas metal doors and solid … Continue reading →

Leaving electronics running usually isn’t a bad thing, they like either to be on or off, and changing state is what stresses them (turning them on and off). Some TVs will suffer more than others with ‘burn-in’ if left with … Continue reading →

To add a device, select Add Device and enter the device’s MAC address. To delete a device, select Remove. To edit a device’s name or MAC Address, select Edit and enter the new information. How can I disconnect someone from … Continue reading →

It costs us about 10 cents per Kw depending on the time of day and the plan you are on (night-time is much lower on some plans). Assuming 10 cents, it costs us about $4.38 per month for the added … Continue reading →

Cat 5 has been the LAN standard for the last decade or so. I’d say probably 90% of all LAN wired homes are using Cat 5 cables. Yes, it’s more than enough for gaming. Is Cat5 Ethernet bad? Remember, Cat5 … Continue reading →

household electricity consumption works out at between eight and 10 kWh per day. And, for reference, the average gas usage in UK households is between 32 and 38 kWh per day. How many kWh gas does the average home use … Continue reading →

It’s a common feature in most homes. But, Is it safe? Low wattage LED bulbs are safe to leave on all night without the risk of overheating or fire. While this will result in a minor increase in electricity consumption, … Continue reading →

A cable splitter WILL result in a degradation of the signal, even if the other ports are unused. One thing you can do is to add terminator caps to each unused port. They are supposed to reduce the degradation. Note … Continue reading →

Can You Split a Cable Line for TV and Internet? If you only have one coaxial cable outlet available in your room, you can still use it for both your internet connection and TV reception. To pull this off, you’ll … Continue reading →