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Best Black Friday Smart Home Deals

You can score deep discounts on top-rated smart thermostats, video doorbells, security cameras, and more Consumer Reports is keeping an eye on the best deals on smart home devices for Black Friday ...
Hidden “vampire” loads from everyday electronics can quietly inflate your electricity bill even when you think everything is ...
Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of ...
Pro Setup, Wi-Fi verification, and on-site homeowner training keep smart controls from turning into service headaches ...
The U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 68 degrees during the winter when you are home. Setting the temperature lower while you are asleep or away can help save on heating ...
Winter has arrived, bringing with it chilly conditions, icy mornings and the possibility of snow. Brits have already witnessed temperatures plummeting below freezing, with harsh weather on the horizon ...
This week's dropping temperatures may have you wondering about what the best temperature setting for your thermostat to keep warm with heating costs in mind. Here's what to know about recommended heat ...
During the original Switch generation, PC gaming giant Valve added Nintendo controller support to its Steam client. Now that the Switch 2 has arrived on the scene, Valve has issued a Steam Client Beta ...
As Michigan prepares for a major snow storm and cold weather settles over Michigan, where to set your thermostat to balance comfort and energy savings may become a matter of debate in your household.
It's not quite Black Friday sales week just yet, but we're already seeing fantastic deals for top controllers across the gaming spectrum. Now, my all-time favorite Nintendo Switch controller (that's ...