How Much Money Does Upgrading to LED Christmas Lights Save?

November 5, 2022

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Hockey is the only major sport divided into three periods (as opposed to other larger or smaller intervals like innings, halves, or quarters) due largely to how tough play is on the ice and the necessity of refinishing the surface with a Zamboni machine between periods.

If you’re considering upgrading to LED Christmas lights, you might be curious how much the change saves you. Here’s the difference between the two lighting types over the course of a holiday season. Read More »

If you’re at school, at work, or in a country with internet censorship, there’s a good chance you can’t access Facebook. The social media site is blocked by sysadmins and government officials the world over, but luckily you can unblock Facebook with some simple software. Read More »

No room on your dash for a car mount and don’t want to (or can’t) mount one to your windshield? You can pick up a car mount in a cup holder slot! The TOPGO Cup Holder Mount is not a traditional mount, but it’ll do the job well if you’re limited in mounting options.

What makes this mount stand out is the gooseneck design, which will allow you to adjust the height and angle of your phone to be perfectly visible while driving. Your phone will clam in to stay in place, and the adjustable base will ensure it’s a snug and secure fit.

You can change your Apple Watch face automatically throughout the day based on time, location, or activity. Whether you want to display work-related apps while on the job or something more simple for when you want to switch off, it’s possible using this quick guide. Read More »

Whether it’s a smartwatch, fitness tracker, or smart display, a growing number of people have devices that can track sleep. It’s great to have that information, but knowing your sleep cycles isn’t actually going to improve your sleep. Read More »

Searching for the perfect USB-C cable to suit your needs and charge all of your devices? You’re in luck! We’ve combed through a bunch of them and have found the best USB-C cables on the market. Read More »

Power outages can happen without warning, sometimes as a result of natural disasters. If it’s not clear when the power will come on again, you can use the small power station you already own, parked in your garage: your car. Read More »

The internet is home to over one billion websites—and no great way to aimlessly explore them. StumbleUpon was the answer to this problem. It put a big “Shuffle” button on the internet, and the web didn’t feel so big. Read More »

Want to keep an eye on the world’s events beyond the corporate eye of Twitter? Then the microblogging platform Mastodon might just be for you. Here’s a look at what it is, how it works, and how it compares to Twitter. Read More »

Considering that every cloud infrastructure is an interconnected network of vital information, it's critical that you secure yours with the best tools and practices available. In the Cloud Security Handbook, you'll learn how to recognize cloud security risks and implement security controls that are both safe and compliant with modern standards. Get started by downloading your free copy now. This offer ends on Monday, November 10, 2022.

In many science fiction movies, black holes are often the go-to way to plug plot holes and provide a quick deus ex machina when all seems lost for the space heroes. In the real world, we just watch them from a distance. But we keep finding closer ones. Read More »

When it comes to browser names, sometimes a browser gets a straightforward name that implies exactly what it does—like Internet Explorer. But Chrome? Why name a browser after shiny metal? Read More »

Windows 11 introduced an all-new taskbar and Start Menu, which was one of the update’s most controversial changes. Now there’s another change coming to the taskbar: old-fashioned floating tooltips. Read More »

I spent a week in Amsterdam hearing from the biggest players in the smart home field. All of them tried to sell me on Matter, the new protocol poised to unify smart home technology and fix all the problems we’ve come to hate. And I’m sorry to say, I left bitterly disappointed. Read More »

Here’s a weird thing; back in April, Nanoleaf announced that existing Shapes, Lines, and other Wi-Fi lighting products would not “immediately” receive a Matter update. We hoped to get some clarification at  the Matter launch event in Amsterdam, but when we brought up the topic, Nanoleaf remained tight-lipped—what gives? Read More »

Can you buy the latest and greatest TV technology from the bargain bin? As OLED TVs grow more popular, customers are hunting for the best possible deals that they can find. Unfortunately, a cheap OLED TV may not give you the best viewing experience, and it certainly isn’t a cost-effective option. Read More »