Category: Holiday

Can your Smart Phone withstand major and minor impacts ?

DOOGEE S86

There are many innumerable benefits of a smart phone including higher efficiency and productivity in our personal and professional lives. However, how often we purchase a new cell phone typically is related to the frequency we use this device.  In the US, the average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of smartphones has increased from 2.58 years …

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Imagine a Griswold Christmas with Smart Plugs ?

Belkin Wemo WiFi

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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Must-Have Tech Gifts On Everyones Wishlist #Kensington

Kensington Xmas

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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Digital Tools to Bridge the Gap of Social Isolation

Loop2

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?

Velop AX4200

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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Apple 5G iPhones

Iphone

Apple’s new long waited devices faced a crunch last month but finally, it will be available at your nearest apple store or a click away.  Apple’s new iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro lineup comes standard with 5G, A14 Bionic chips, edge to edge Ceramic shield Super Retina XDR display with a new body.  …

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Do you like your steak seasoned with Bluetooth?

Tiki Tunes

Looking to turn up the heat on your backyard BBQ ?  Perhaps you should consider adding a little bit of  music to season your steak. Whether you’re a having a few guests or a quiet family get together, here’s a portable Bluetooth® speaker that fits your needs. The TikiTunes Speaker is a mesmerizing portable speaker …

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Will this mouth watering Tech heat up your BBQ ?

Weber connect hub 3 update

Taking your backyard activities to the next level should include digitizing a few of you outdoor devices. Topping off the list should be your BBQ.  It is true that humans have been grilling and barbecuing since the cave man period.  However, our outdoor cooking appliances need not still use the technology from this period. Barbecuing …

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