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Some of the cool things home automation could do for you

Guest author: Mary D. is a Philosophy & Literature graduate currently working as a freelance writer while traveling through Europe. Exceptionally passionate about Technology since an early age (“raised by the Internet”, some would say), today she writes about the important contemporary technological innovations ranging anywhere between Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing. We’re seeing so many…

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How To Access The WiFi Scanner In macOS Sierra

macOS Sierra has a built-in WiFi Scanner, making it easy for you to find the best WiFi channel to use for your network. If you’ve recently download macOS Sierra and want to figure out how to improve your WiFi, you have access to a free WiFi Scanner that can provide some useful information. The good news is,…

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5 disruptive characteristics of AI and how they might change the world

Guest author: Mary D. is a Philosophy & Literature graduate currently working as a freelance writer while traveling through Europe. Exceptionally passionate about Technology since an early age (“raised by the Internet”, some would say), today she writes about the important contemporary technological innovations ranging anywhere between Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing. Artificial Intelligence, known as…

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Home & Entertainment Security

Yale Home View ‘Pan Tilt Zoom’ IP Camera: Setup & impressions

I can’t imagine my home without security cameras anymore. Whether it’s during holiday season or a casual weekend away, I like being able to keep a close eye on the house to know it’s safe. Yale’s new range of IP cameras are intended to make it easy & affordable to keep tabs on your house from wherever you…

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Netatmo Welcome, The Facial-Recognising Home Security Camera Now On Sale

Netatmo first showed off the Welcome facial-recognising security camera back at this year’s CES, and now you are able to finally purchase one. When a person passes by the Welcome their face is checked against the list of recognised people. A notification is then sent to the owners phone telling them who that person was,…

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How To Improve Home WiFi With An 802.11ac Router

We’ve never had much luck with the internet at home. If it isn’t poor service from the ISP (Internet Service Provider), it’s a really crappy WiFi signal that keeps dropping off, thanks to a mediocre router we’ve been given by the ISP in the first place. We currently use Virgin Media’s 60MB Fibre Optic broadband, and…

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How To Access The WiFi Scanner In Mac OS X Yosemite

Want to change your wireless channel for a better network connection? Here’s how to use the WiFi Scanner on OS X Yosemite to find the best one for you.

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50 Shades Of Ray: How Much Money Can The Right Lightbulb Save You?

The thought of splashing out anywhere in excess of £12 for a light bulb can be eye watering, especially when something like a candescent lightbulb can be bought for £1.20. Imagine kitting out a house with 10 bulbs and you’ve set yourself back a pretty penny. Save the planet they say. Lower costs they scream.…

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Home & Entertainment Networking

A Roundup of Gadgets to Increase Mobile Broadband Speed

There are plenty of mobile apps and gadgets designed to boost broadband speed at home, so that you can stream video and download attachments on your device without waiting an eternity.

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Home & Entertainment Networking

How to Escape WiFi Deadzones

If patchy WiFi seems familiar, don’t despair — wireless range extenders boost the range and strength of your routers wireless signal and they work with any router or ISP.