Time is an integral part of a communication. When a group of people are having communication one must pay attention and communicate on time as it adds value to one’s opinion. If time is managed well during a communication it … Continue reading →

Although renewable energy sources produce relatively low levels of GHG emissions and conventional air pollution, manufacturing and transporting them will produce some emissions and pollutants. The production of some photovoltaic (PV) cells, for instance, generates toxic substances that may contaminate … Continue reading →

Most conclusion paragraphs are four to five sentences long and should average between 50–75 words. They should be long enough to get your point across, but short enough that you’re not rehashing every idea you’ve ever had on the subject. … Continue reading →

A measure of noise absorption The absorption value aw represents the part of the sound energy that is not reflected: aw = 1 – R. The absorption value is also the sum of the absorption and transmission: aw = A … Continue reading →

Sound affects our bodies.Now, sound affects us physiologically in very powerful ways. Because hearing is your primary warning sense, a sudden sound will start a process. It releases cortisol, it increases your heart rate, it changes your breathing. How does … Continue reading →

Impact sound occurs when an object hits another object, which generates sound that travels through a building. A common example of impact sound is footsteps on a floor. The impact of the footsteps on a floor generates sound that is … Continue reading →

Listening to and performing music reactivates areas of the brain associated with memory, reasoning, speech, emotion, and reward. Two recent studies—one in the United States and the other in Japan—found that music doesn’t just help us retrieve stored memories, it … Continue reading →

Invite someone to control your home Open the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Tap or click Home , then select Home Settings. Tap or click Invite People. Enter the person’s Apple ID that they use … Continue reading →

Because of their smaller screen sizes and less hardware, tablets have longer battery life. Tablets can also have more reliable batteries. Some tablet models boast battery life for up to 14 hours. Tablets are less expensive than laptops as they … Continue reading →

Restart the device. It may sound pretty basic, but when your touch screen stops working, simply restarting your touch screen device is usually all it takes to fix the problem. Clean the touch screen and screen protector. How do you … Continue reading →

Make sure the siren is turned off. Go to “Settings” > “Emergency SOS” and make sure “Play countdown sound” is toggled off. Press the power button rapidly five times. Slide the SOS slider or wait for the counter to reach … Continue reading →

On average, a landline costs $42 per month. As to the VoIP phone hardware, you probably already have a cordless home telephone on hand, but purchasing a new one would cost about $40 for a basic model. So annual costs … Continue reading →

What kind of battery does a nest sensor use? CR2 3V Lithium batteryThe Nest Temperature Sensor uses one disposable battery that you’ll need to replace when it gets low. Replace it with 1 CR2 3V Lithium battery. When the sensor’s … Continue reading →

You can’t change Alexa’s name on your Amazon speaker, but you can change your speaker’s “wake word” to one of several other available terms. Amazon speakers are set to listen for the name “Alexa” as its default “wake word,” though … Continue reading →

In honour of the day’s theme, which springs of course from the famous quote “may the force be with you”, Amazon’s virtual assistant has learned how to speak like Yoda and can recite the Jedi Code on request. Can I … Continue reading →