Shane Fernandes

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Imagine a Griswold Christmas with Smart Plugs ?

We all know the story of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’. Clark Griswold – played by  Chevy Chase – tried to engineer the picture-perfect seasonal festivities.  Including in Griswold’s Christmas decorations were 250 strands or 25,000 lights. Unfortunately for Clark, his decorations were limited by the technology that was available in 1989.  Thank goodness that technology …

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Put A Little Holiday Cheer In Your Heart

Christmas is supposed to be the season for laughter, love and family.  Unfortunately, while many of us enjoy spending time with our family and friends during the holiday season, it can also be a stressful time of year.  A survey from the American Psychological Association indicated that  69 percent of us feel pressure of not …

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Must-Have Tech Gifts On Everyones Wishlist #Kensington

As the culmination of 2020 approaches, it’s an opportune time to reflect.  Although this year was defined by social isolation and remote working we should continue to think about the friends, family, and co-workers in our lives who we are grateful and thankful to have. Although it can be difficult to find a way to …

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Stream Your Christmas Songs in Style

If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, then the simple solution is to stream some music.  Whether it be in the car, in the store at home, nothing seems to add a little jingle in your step like listening to songs about old Kris Kringle.   At home, my preference is to stream …

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Santa will make a rare appearance on your Video Doorbell

If you are looking for a  great gift for your family, friends or yourself. Nothing says I love you more than beefing up your home security to protect your loved ones. One question you may ask is where do I start? If you look the stats, it indicates that 34% of burglars will  enter your …

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A Stocking Stuffer that will have your Ears Singing

If you are looking for a Christmas gift that will deliver a premium audio experience, then the choice is simple. 1MORE creates cutting-edge tech that connects listeners with powerful, high-quality audio experiences. The PistonBuds are active noise cancelling true wireless earphones, designed to put the listener in control.  Ergonomically engineered. They come with ear tips …

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Digital Tools to Bridge the Gap of Social Isolation

Technology can be one solution to help with increased stress caused by Social isolation. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful and can have a profound negative impact on the health and well being of people.  The elderly population are most vulnerable during these times.  A recent article published on frontiers in Psychiatry indicated …

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Why should I upgrade to Wi-Fi 6?

One of the buzz words with home networking is Wi-Fi 6.  You may ask what is Wi-Fi6 and whats the big deal? Wi-Fi 6 is the next-generation wireless standard. From a timeframe, Wi-Fi 4  or 802.11n was released in 2009.  802.11ac or Wi-Fi 5 was released in 2014. Wi-Fi 6 is the new version, also …

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