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Going 'Back to School' is just one of the many challenges the world faces as we continue to adapt to a new normal of safety standards and precautions to combat COVID-19. For most, returning to school this year means adjusting to either part, full-time, or online school. While transforming your home into a fully functioning classroom might seem impossible, we have just the products, tips, and tricks to turn your home into a functional workspace that will boost productivity and works just as hard as you do.

Whether you're a parent teaching your child from home for the first time, or a college student taking online courses, these tech accessories can help you earn your A+ from home without losing connection.

If you can't make the game in person this year, some simple accessories can transform your home into the ultimate gameday experience!

Across the nation, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, travelers are seeking to escape the confines of their homes while still maintaining social distancing measures. Families in search of reclaiming their vacation plans are changing the way they travel. Shifting gears from airplanes and cruise ships towards a different kind of curb appeal, traveling by RV.

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DIY projects are a great way to teach yourself new skills and add a personalized touch to your living space. One easy project you can tackle on your own is replacing your standard outlets with modern, more versatile receptacles. In this blog, we'll show you easy it is to add USB ports to your outlets!

For years now, café lights have dominated the lighting world. They bring old-world ambience, charming atmosphere and modern sensibilities together into one stylish product. Nearly every hip bar, coffee shop or trendy restaurant has these string lights installed – and they have inevitably found their way into the eager hands of consumers.

SOCIAL DISTANCING PART 2: FOUR TIPS TO MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY WHILE WORKING FROM HOME

During this unprecedented time, many of us have found ourselves working full time from the security of home to protect ourselves, our coworkers and our families. 

However, as we social distance from our coworkers, but not the demands of our jobs, we may find that working from home is more difficult than expected. 

From late May through the end of November, the National Hurricane Center works diligently to identify areas of low pressure that could turn into hurricanes or tropical storms. For many in the Caribbean and along the southern edge of North America, hurricanes or strong storms are an annual occurrence that could prove to be deadly. The damage done by Hurricanes like Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Maria and others have proven that the best way to protect yourself is to be informed, plan ahead and take action.

Just when you get used to the latest tech, it’s replaced by something better. With each iteration, speeds are increased, memory and storage are packed into tinier spaces and the convenience with which consumers can access this new discovery is improved. Currently, the old standards of powering and charging devices are being replaced by two emerging contenders — USB-C and Qi.

But which one is right for you? Here’s a list of some of the benefits to help you decide!

Surviving school isn’t about remembering your pen, notebook and binder anymore. You have to make sure your laptop is charged, your smartphone has a full battery and any/all tech devices are ready to take on a long day of class, studying, and club meetings.

How can you keep all of your devices charged at any/all hours of the day? How can you squeeze so many chargers and plug-ins into two outlets in your dorm room? Fear not – we’ve compiled a list of power and charging solutions to help you (and your tech) survive the school day.