Serious About Lowering Your Electric Bill? You Need a Watt Meter

October 25, 2022

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Despite the widely propagated belief that throwing rice at weddings poses a danger to birds, the rice is harmless—many birds around the world, after all, will eat raw rice right out of the field.

If rising energy prices have you wincing when it comes time to pay your electric bill, you might be interested in investigating how much power all the gadgets and appliances in your home use. For that, you need a watt meter. Read More »

Google’s productivity apps, including Google Meet, are chock full of useful features. For example, did you know you can easily record a meeting inside the app? To make the most of your meetings and calls, here are several Google Meet features you may have missed. Read More »

Longer wires are better, right? Not always, especially when you’re sure you don’t need much length to get the job done, like plugging a phone into a portable charger or into your car console. If you need a short lightning cable to charge your iPhone, look no further than Anker’s Powerline+ II Cable.

This wire is very short, being only one foot in length. This is perfect when that’s all you need, and don’t want extra wire getting in the way. If you do need something slightly longer, though, this cable is also available in 3-foot, 6-foot, and 10-foot lengths.

Amazon has historically been non-flexible when it comes to its payment methods — while it accepts credit and debit cards, the platform has been reluctant to accept alternative payment methods such as PayPal. Now, though, you can pay for purchases using your Venmo account. Read More »

Most of us are drowning under a sea of subscription services, whether they be streaming platforms, cloud storage, phone plans, or anything else. However, there is one right now that is a shockingly good deal, and might even save you money: Microsoft 365. Read More »

When it comes to gaming PCs and laptops, several leading names kind to mind. Among them are Dell’s gaming division, Alienware. Through this Thursday, you can pick up one of Alienware’s finest m17 R5 Dark Side of the Moon gaming laptops for $300 off what you’d usually pay. Read More »

The RTX 4090 is a power-hungry GPU that can get very hot, and yet, it gets all its power from a single, 12-pin, 12VHPWR connector. While that connector is capable of doing up to 600W, reports are seeping in of connectors that are overheating to the point of melting. Read More »

There’s no need to subscribe to any new streaming services to get your Halloween entertainment. There are plenty of spooky, creepy, and terrifying movies available to stream without paying. Here are the best Halloween movies you can stream for free. Read More »

When the Apple Watch Ultra was announced, one of its headlining features was its amazing battery life, which was further improved thanks to the company’s new low-power mode. That feature, however, wasn’t present with the watch’s initial firmware. Now, it’s finally rolling out. Read More »

Even if you're well-versed in the Python programming language, there's even more you can learn from Mastering Python - Second Edition. This free guide will teach you how to improve upon the skills you already know by making your code more efficient, maintainable, and reusable as your projects evolve. Get started by downloading your free copy today. This offer ends on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Your shiny new phone supports Wi-Fi 6, but will it play nice with your older Wi-Fi 5 router at home? Here’s what you need to know about using newer devices on older routers. Read More »

The best gaming mouse has a specific job to do. It needs to perform under high-pressure gaming situations, both consistently and reliably. These mice are built for gaming and have the features to prove it. Read More »

The number of movies on a streaming service doesn’t matter much if all the movies are bad. So which service has the highest rated movies? We combed through Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and others, and did the math for you. Read More »

Electricity isn’t a luxury these days, it’s a necessity. Even short power outages can ruin our day because virtually no home appliances work. However, this is exactly why products like the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station exist. They can provide electricity when and where you need it most. Read More »

I am a totally over-the-moon fan of Doctor Who. I’ve stuck with it through thick and thin, highs and lows, and beyond. But if I’m being honest, totally honest, Doctor Who is a convoluted mess, and it has me worried for the future of the show I love. Read More »

As October winds down, it’s time for another Chrome release. Version 107 of Google’s popular browser arrives on October 24, 2022, and it includes further work on some under-the-hood features to make your web browsing safer. Read More »

Do you always respond to emails right away? Or do you let them pile up? Scheduling your outgoing messages is a great way to ensure your inbox doesn’t get the best of you. Learn more about the benefits of scheduling your emails here. Read More »

Portable record players are nothing new. You’ll find plenty of suitcase-style turntables, but they’re all missing something: a speaker. The Victrola Revolution GO is a truly portable turntable, as it includes a built-in speaker and a battery to let you listen to vinyl records anywhere. Read More »

Even as YouTube has evolved and grown bigger, its design has changed more slowly than you think. However, the site is now rolling out the most significant redesign in recent memory, with a new look that changes dynamically with each video. Read More »

Microsoft has lagged behind in the race to adopt ARM chips in desktop and laptop computers, especially compared to Mac and the Linux ecosystem. However, the company is slowly changing course, and now Microsoft has new hardware to prove it. Read More »

Google released Android 13 earlier this year in August, but the update still hasn’t reached many phones and tablets. Samsung is now starting to bring Android 13 to its own phones, starting with the Galaxy S22 series. Read More »

Apple already released this year’s big updates for the iPhone and Apple Watch, but we were still waiting on the Mac and iPad. Now the day has finally arrived. Read More »

iPadOS 16 was announced at WWDC 2022, and it shares much in common with its iPhone counterpart iOS 16. Arriving on October 24, 2022, many of the same improvements are coming to all Apple devices, including the Mac, but there are a few iPad-specific changes to look forward to. Read More »

Apple has many subscription services at this point. Unfortunately, three of them are about to become more expensive, following a trend of price hikes from services like YouTube Premium. Read More »

Windows 11 has strict system requirements, but there are ways around them. For example, it requires at least an 8th-generation Intel, AMD Zen 2, or Qualcomm 7 or 8 Series CPU—but you can install Windows 11 on PCs with older CPUs. Read More »