Gadgets

What Is A Smart Lock And How Do They Work?

The deadbolt installed on the doors of your home have one purpose, to lock. Generally speaking, that should be enough. Having a smart lock won’t necessarily make your house any safer, but it will give you more control. With many of them you can lock and unlock remotely or even give out extra digital keys… Continue Reading What Is A Smart Lock And How Do They Work?

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What is wireless charging and how does it work?

Wireless charging may seem like a recent concept as it is making headlines with current tech. This technology has been around since the late 19th century. Nikola Tesla demonstrated the ability to transmit electricity through the air by creating a magnetic field between two circuits. Wireless charging got left basically unused over the years because… Continue Reading What is wireless charging and how does it work?

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What is the difference between a power strip and a surge protector?

When it comes to protection of our electronic devices we should take good care of what we have so that it lasts us a long time. Two of the essential tools we need to know about are the surge protector and power strip. These are very important to keep the overall quality and safety of… Continue Reading What is the difference between a power strip and a surge protector?

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Drones: A Nuisance Or A Way Into The Future?

For those who don’t know, a drone is an unmanned aircraft. Drones can be controlled with a remote or can fly autonomously through software and can be used for commercial or recreational purposes. There is no denying that the introduction of drones has lead to quite a bit of controversy. Blogs, Facebook comments, video blogs… Continue Reading Drones: A Nuisance Or A Way Into The Future?

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5 Uses for An Old iPad or Android Tablet

Tablets are almost as commonplace as cell phones and home computers. Many households even have more than one tablet. With the race for the bigger and better smartphone, it has caused a decline in tablet sales. It is likely that you have a tablet or two just sitting around collecting dust. If this is the… Continue Reading 5 Uses for An Old iPad or Android Tablet

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Connected Cars: Dangerous New Targets for Hackers

The technology trend with regard to vehicles has taken an exciting turn the last few years, and it seems everyone is getting caught up in the craze. Each update brings us closer and closer to driving a giant computer on wheels, and the many benefits to be had might be causing us to forget the… Continue Reading Connected Cars: Dangerous New Targets for Hackers

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Smart Credit Cards Will Put Computer Chips in Your Wallet

If you look in your wallet right now, you will probably see a few credit or debit cards which have magnetic stripes on the back. These are currently the most commonly accepted way to pay for things in the US, but soon this will no longer be the case. Much like the VCR you have… Continue Reading Smart Credit Cards Will Put Computer Chips in Your Wallet

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