Posted August 3, 2015 at 02:57 PM
Buying a surge protector is something everyone who uses electronics should do. A surge protector will keep your expensive electronics safe from any damage that can come as a result of a surge in the amount of electricity coming out of the outlets. Because these devices serve such an important function, you need to make sure that you're purchasing the right one for you.
Topics: How To, Around the Home, Power
Posted August 3, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Everyone enjoys going to parties. They're a time for friends and family to socialize and catch up on life's latest happenings. Food, drinks and people will make any night great. No party is complete without the perfect musical mix - from today's top radio hits, to 80s throwback tracks.
Topics: Around the Home, Mobility
Posted July 27, 2015 at 05:49 PM
Home control, also known as home automation brings you convenience and peace of mind while helping you save time and money. Once you've transformed your home into a connected home, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.
The best way to get started is to understand what your options are and then match possible solutions to meet your specific needs. This paper will guide you through the basics of home automation with expert insight and the information you need to help make an informed decision about the solutions and products that will best meet your needs! You'll learn more about:
Topics: Smart Home, How To, News
Posted July 22, 2015 at 01:45 PM
Rejoice, cord cutters, as you have another service that makes ditching cable even easier. The premium cable network Showtime just released its subscription streaming service, Showtime Anytime. The cable network, which is owned by CBS, reportedly made a standalone streaming application a top priority.
The service is available to anyone with an Internet connection at a cost of $10.99 per month, following a 30-day free trial. The service is currently available on Apple devices, Roku, Hulu and Playstation Vue, with more providers to come soon.
Topics: News
Posted July 15, 2015 at 07:00 AM
4K TV technology is gaining more and more buzz and is the latest marketing trend among manufacturers, but what is it? Do you really need a 4K TV? Looking at the facts and knowing what to expect if you purchase a 4K TV will help you decide if you truly need one.
Topics: Around the Home
Posted July 14, 2015 at 02:00 PM
By now, you can recognize the agonizing sound of a dropped smartphone in a crowd of people. The sound is usually followed with "oohs" from nearby people as the culprit quickly picks up the phone from the ground to check for a cracked screen.
It's a damning sound, but it's even worse when it happens without a phone case. Somehow, people like to play with fire when it comes to smartphone cases. Some people simply want their phone to be as light as possible or don't like the bulky feel of a case.
Topics: Mobility
Posted July 7, 2015 at 04:53 AM
Technology in home lighting has greatly advanced in the last decade. Now, there are plenty of options that not only save you money in the long run, but help the environment as well.
With the new technology in LED lighting, these light bulbs can last drastically longer than an incandescent bulb. In fact, an LED light bulb can last a decade or so before needing to be replaced. That comes out to 10 times more efficient than even compact florescent light bulbs.
Topics: Smart Home, LED Lighting
Posted July 1, 2015 at 04:36 PM
Topics: Around the Home
Posted June 29, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Smart televisions are gaining more features as they increase in popularity. Now, smart TVs feature several different ways to view shows, interact with the Internet and to connect with other devices. New TV technology shows up all the time. Most of this technology fits into the direction the industry is already headed. Here are three common industry trends that you're likely to see with smart TVs:
Topics: Smart Home, Around the Home
Posted June 23, 2015 at 01:24 PM
Keeping your home protected is becoming easier, more affordable and efficient with new technology on the market. Each year, additional upgrades are made to home surveillance systems and more people implement this technology in and around their house.
According to the research group MarketsandMarkets, the agency predicts the industrial surveillance industry will grow to $38 billion by the end of 2020. That would be a roughly 9 percent increase in home surveillance monitoring systems purchased from 2014 to 2015. With the demand for both industrial and home security growing, many consumers wonder what they should look for in the future. Here are five trends to keep an eye on within the home surveillance industry:
Topics: Smart Home, Safety & Security