5 Tips to Keep Your Data Safe on Public Wi-Fi Verify the Network; Configure and Turn off Sharing. Remember that hackers are very clever, so its better to surf and play smart. Use a VPN. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) … Continue reading →

Wi-Fi routers are typically solid state devices and do not have moving parts, as a result their energy consumption is very low and they are usually left on 24 hours a day to provide uninterrupted internet access. We estimate that … Continue reading →

6 replies. “Sound travels faster in solids than in liquids or gases. The molecules of wood are much more compact than those of air. Hence the propagation of sound is more efficient in wood.” Why does sound travel faster in … Continue reading →

Temperature inversion is the reason why sounds can be heard much more clearly over longer distances at night than during the day—an effect often incorrectly attributed to the psychological result of nighttime quiet.Another example of sound refraction occurs in the … Continue reading →

Hearing a rumbling sound in your ear is often a protective mechanism by your body. Sometimes, noises can be too loud and have the potential to damage your hearing. The ear reduces this risk by contracting muscles inside the inner … Continue reading →

How to Improve Android Phone Volume Turn off Do Not Disturb Mode. Turn off Bluetooth. Brush the dust off your external speakers. Clear the lint out of your headphone jack. Test your headphones to see if they are shorted. Adjust … Continue reading →

Acoustic protection is the application of soft and porous material to protect individuals against undesirable sounds and noises. Acoustic protection is employed not only for physical health, but for psychological wellbeing as well. Why is acoustic important? Knowledge in acoustics … Continue reading →

A flashing yellow light on your Echo device means that you have a notification or a message from an Alexa contact.Update your notification settings in the Alexa app. How do I get rid of the yellow light on my Alexa? … Continue reading →

Can a Wi?Fi router be hacked? It’s entirely possible that your router might have been hacked and you don‘t even know it. By using a technique called DNS (Domain Name Server) hijacking, hackers can breach the security of your home … Continue reading →

Wireless routers give off electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in the low-gigahertz frequency. This man made, artificial energy is considered potentially dangerous to people by the World Health Organization. Are Wi-Fi routers harmful? Wireless routers – as well as Bluetooth and similar … Continue reading →

Contact your bank immediately to let them know what’s happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you’ve transferred money to someone because of a scam.If you can’t get your money back and … Continue reading →

Since the Echo Dot uses a microUSB port for getting power, you can use any ol’ microUSB cable to power it. Then, to run off of battery power, simply plug it into any portable battery pack. The Echo will automatically … Continue reading →

Restoring your iPhone can be a quick fix for clearing any inroads that hackers have already made into your device. However, it will also make your device more vulnerable until you bring its security patches up to date. Does factory … Continue reading →

Launch Container Station and move to “Create Container”-section. Search image “homeassistant/home-assistant” with Docker Hub and click on “Install” Make attention to CPU architecture of your NAS.The “mount point has to be /config , so that Home Assistant will use it … Continue reading →

The Hubitat Elevation lacks an integrated Wi-Fi adapter that would make it more convenient for users whose routers are in an inconvenient location, like a closet or basement. There’s also no backup battery, and the hub can’t operate using power … Continue reading →