Tag: home technology

What You Need to Know About Smart Light Bulbs

Switching to smart light bulbs is a great way to add smart technology to your home. What can smart bulbs do that traditional bulbs can’t? Here’s a primer on smart light bulbs. What are smart light bulbs? Smart light bulbs look much like regular LED bulbs, but with Wi-Fi, you can remotely control them through… Read more »

The Tangle Tango: Hide Those Unsightly Cords

The growth in Wi-Fi usage means we’ve seen a steady decline in the number of cords from our devices. Yet we still must manage some unsightly cords hanging from the back of the desk, down walls and on the floor. Here’s how to manage cords effectively and attractively. Gather together There are two main sources… Read more »

Best Practices for Virtual Work from Home

The Covid-19 pandemic closed workplaces for much of 2020, sending millions of people home to conduct business. Even as restrictions have been lifted, many employers are continuing to allow their employees to work from home. If you are one of these workers, an appropriate workspace is essential to a good experience for you and those… Read more »

Outdoor Smart Home Technology

You might think that smart home technology is only for control of indoor devices, like thermostats, home theaters and security systems. But high tech has come to the backyard. Let’s talk about some of the outdoor smart home technology now available. High-tech grilling Outdoor smart home technology is revolutionizing the oldest form of cooking. You… Read more »

Homeowner’s Guide to Modems and Routers

When consumers sign up for internet service, they’re faced with a barrage of choices and questions. While you’ve probably heard words such as modem and router, do you actually know what they do and the differences between them. Here’s a quick internet primer and a few tips on how to choose what’s best for your… Read more »