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Word tool for managing 5 letter words A list of 5 letter words, tips and filters for Word games such as Wordle's Word of the Day. Read more...
Understanding the Protocols Behind Emerging Smart Home Devices The promise of the Smart Home is becoming a reality with a several devices from various vendors proliferating the market. Understanding how they work will help you make better buying decisions. Read more...
Choosing the Right Security Camera System Debunking the confusion. There are generally two types of camera systems; Internet Protocol (IP) based systems which uses an NVR (network video recorder) and digital video recorder (DVR) based systems which uses coaxial cable. Read more...
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The Alphabet Soup of HVAC Systems Manuals J, S, T and D all describe technical specifications for designing and installing an efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System. Improper design and installation can decrease the energy efficiency of a building by as much as 30%. Read more...
High Definition Television Buying Guide The choice and features of Smart TVs have gotten more confusing. Below is a quick explanation of the terminologies, features as well as quick tips buying guide. Read more...
Send a text message from your Email Ocassionally you need to send a text to someone's phone from your email account. This can be done as long as you know the recipient's phone number and cell service provider. Read more...
Best way to Extend WiFi Coverage There are several ways to boost wifi signal and range. Here we cover the best, most seamless and reliable option. Read more...
How to make Ethernet Category 5 Straight Through and Crossover Patch Cable Making your own Ethernet cables is relatively easy, once you know the rules. Continue reading for a concise explanation of how to how so. Read more...
How to Build an InfraRed Distribution Network An infraRed network allows you to utilize a single device such as a DVD player or TV set-top box, to sever multiple TVs in different rooms, while enabling the ability to control the shared device from each location. Read more... Remotely wake-up or turn-on your Computer Utilize Wake-on-LAN, a feature available on almost all newer computers, to remotely wake up your computer. Includes free software download of the client. Read more... Personal Breathalyzers Breathalyzers measure the alcohol that passes through alveoli air sacs as blood flows through vessels in the lungs, and is then expelled on a subject’s breath. Read more... Automated Pet Doors Ever been concerned about who else uses your cat or dog door? Electronic pet doors are an excellent solution. Read more... How to Build a Wood Duck Nesting Box Wood duck nest boxes can be constructed from different materials; sheet metal, fiberboard, plastic, and cardboard. Read more... How to prevent injury from Table Saw Kickback The most common injuries caused from a table saw are directly related to kickback. Read more... How to build your own Stock Portfolio tracker Step by step guide fon how to build a portfolio tracker, using Google Sheets. Read more... How to house train your Dog Positive Reinforcement, not fear, goes a long way. The key elements of house training a pet, is consistency, patience and consistency. Read more... OTA (Over the Air) DVRs Cutting your cable cord, generally means using your cable box and losing DVR capabilities. An OTA DVR solves this problem. Read more... Convert your old television to receive Digital TV The signals for DTV is broadcasted in the UHF range. Pickup these signals with your old TV equipped with an antenna that handles UHF signals and a converter box that converts the digital information to analog. Read more... MiFi - Creating your own Hotspot MiFi, short for my WiFi, is a portable broadband device (a specialized mobile wireless router) that allows multiple users/devices to share a 3G or 4G mobile broadband Internet connection. Read more... How to replace a standard light Switch Light switches can go bad. A guide on how to replace a light switch. Read more... Benefits of 401k vs IRA accounts in Retirements Should you move your 401k to an IRA? This question comes up frequently in retirement. Read more... Make Your Own Natural Fertlizers Tips on how to make your own fertilizers for plants using regular household items. Read more... Meditation and Binaural Beats Research has found that an external stimulus, such as sound, can assist the brain in reaching an alpha or theta level, and as a result achieve a meditative state. Read more... How to integrate reCAPTCHA into a web page A complete step by step guide for integrating Google reCAPTCHA into a webpage. Full set of instructions for a complete working model including a simple code for processing google's response. Read more... How to safely pack and transport a car battery Car batteries and deep cycle 12 volt batteries are most often made of lead acid, toxic fluids and electrical compartments, so it is important you transport the automotive battery with care. Read more... Cable Cord Cutters - "3 Steps to Cut the Cord" Cutting the cable cord is easier now than it has ever been. Your favorite cable shows and movies for a fraction of the price of cable. Read more... Watch Movies and TV Shows Online Free List of Free online streaming sites for the latest Movies and TV Shows cataloged by sites that do not require user registration and those that do. Read more...
Remotely wake-up or turn-on your Computer Utilize Wake-on-LAN, a feature available on almost all newer computers, to remotely wake up your computer. Includes free software download of the client. Read more... Personal Breathalyzers Breathalyzers measure the alcohol that passes through alveoli air sacs as blood flows through vessels in the lungs, and is then expelled on a subject’s breath. Read more... Automated Pet Doors Ever been concerned about who else uses your cat or dog door? Electronic pet doors are an excellent solution. Read more... How to Build a Wood Duck Nesting Box Wood duck nest boxes can be constructed from different materials; sheet metal, fiberboard, plastic, and cardboard. Read more... How to prevent injury from Table Saw Kickback The most common injuries caused from a table saw are directly related to kickback. Read more... How to build your own Stock Portfolio tracker Step by step guide fon how to build a portfolio tracker, using Google Sheets. Read more... How to house train your Dog Positive Reinforcement, not fear, goes a long way. The key elements of house training a pet, is consistency, patience and consistency. Read more... OTA (Over the Air) DVRs Cutting your cable cord, generally means using your cable box and losing DVR capabilities. An OTA DVR solves this problem. Read more... Convert your old television to receive Digital TV The signals for DTV is broadcasted in the UHF range. Pickup these signals with your old TV equipped with an antenna that handles UHF signals and a converter box that converts the digital information to analog. Read more... MiFi - Creating your own Hotspot MiFi, short for my WiFi, is a portable broadband device (a specialized mobile wireless router) that allows multiple users/devices to share a 3G or 4G mobile broadband Internet connection. Read more... How to replace a standard light Switch Light switches can go bad. A guide on how to replace a light switch. Read more... Benefits of 401k vs IRA accounts in Retirements Should you move your 401k to an IRA? This question comes up frequently in retirement. Read more... Make Your Own Natural Fertlizers Tips on how to make your own fertilizers for plants using regular household items. Read more... Meditation and Binaural Beats Research has found that an external stimulus, such as sound, can assist the brain in reaching an alpha or theta level, and as a result achieve a meditative state. Read more... How to integrate reCAPTCHA into a web page A complete step by step guide for integrating Google reCAPTCHA into a webpage. Full set of instructions for a complete working model including a simple code for processing google's response. Read more... How to safely pack and transport a car battery Car batteries and deep cycle 12 volt batteries are most often made of lead acid, toxic fluids and electrical compartments, so it is important you transport the automotive battery with care. Read more... Cable Cord Cutters - "3 Steps to Cut the Cord" Cutting the cable cord is easier now than it has ever been. Your favorite cable shows and movies for a fraction of the price of cable. Read more... Watch Movies and TV Shows Online Free List of Free online streaming sites for the latest Movies and TV Shows cataloged by sites that do not require user registration and those that do. Read more...
Remotely wake-up or turn-on your Computer Utilize Wake-on-LAN, a feature available on almost all newer computers, to remotely wake up your computer. Includes free software download of the client. Read more...
Personal Breathalyzers Breathalyzers measure the alcohol that passes through alveoli air sacs as blood flows through vessels in the lungs, and is then expelled on a subject’s breath. Read more...
Automated Pet Doors Ever been concerned about who else uses your cat or dog door? Electronic pet doors are an excellent solution. Read more...
How to Build a Wood Duck Nesting Box Wood duck nest boxes can be constructed from different materials; sheet metal, fiberboard, plastic, and cardboard. Read more...
How to prevent injury from Table Saw Kickback The most common injuries caused from a table saw are directly related to kickback. Read more...
How to build your own Stock Portfolio tracker Step by step guide fon how to build a portfolio tracker, using Google Sheets. Read more...
How to house train your Dog Positive Reinforcement, not fear, goes a long way. The key elements of house training a pet, is consistency, patience and consistency. Read more...
OTA (Over the Air) DVRs Cutting your cable cord, generally means using your cable box and losing DVR capabilities. An OTA DVR solves this problem. Read more...
Convert your old television to receive Digital TV The signals for DTV is broadcasted in the UHF range. Pickup these signals with your old TV equipped with an antenna that handles UHF signals and a converter box that converts the digital information to analog. Read more...
MiFi - Creating your own Hotspot MiFi, short for my WiFi, is a portable broadband device (a specialized mobile wireless router) that allows multiple users/devices to share a 3G or 4G mobile broadband Internet connection. Read more...
How to replace a standard light Switch Light switches can go bad. A guide on how to replace a light switch. Read more...
Benefits of 401k vs IRA accounts in Retirements Should you move your 401k to an IRA? This question comes up frequently in retirement. Read more...
Make Your Own Natural Fertlizers Tips on how to make your own fertilizers for plants using regular household items. Read more...
Meditation and Binaural Beats Research has found that an external stimulus, such as sound, can assist the brain in reaching an alpha or theta level, and as a result achieve a meditative state. Read more...
How to integrate reCAPTCHA into a web page A complete step by step guide for integrating Google reCAPTCHA into a webpage. Full set of instructions for a complete working model including a simple code for processing google's response. Read more...
How to safely pack and transport a car battery Car batteries and deep cycle 12 volt batteries are most often made of lead acid, toxic fluids and electrical compartments, so it is important you transport the automotive battery with care. Read more...
Cable Cord Cutters - "3 Steps to Cut the Cord" Cutting the cable cord is easier now than it has ever been. Your favorite cable shows and movies for a fraction of the price of cable. Read more...
Watch Movies and TV Shows Online Free List of Free online streaming sites for the latest Movies and TV Shows cataloged by sites that do not require user registration and those that do. Read more...
