Thanksgiving is here. A time for families to come together, make lasting memories and try to remember what this Holiday is technically supposed to be honouring. But mostly we eat. Usually Turkey is the centerpiece of the meal, but across the country we like to indulge in a lot of different sides. Here are the […]

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The light switch is a fine device, but how many other technologies from the 1880s do you still use in your home? Smart lighting—bulbs, switches, plug-in outlets—can transform the feel of your home, especially when you go beyond the most basic ways of controlling them, namely turning them on or off, through an app. With just a few accessories and some app magic, you can make your smart home shine.

Whether you’re a longtime electric vehicle owner or you’re still waiting for your first EV to leave the factory floor, you should consider investing in a Level 2 charger for your home.

Most modern EVs ship with a Level 1 charger—these tend to be small, portable, and slow-charging, thanks to their 120-volt output. But the fastest way to juice up an EV at home is to use a 240-volt Level 2 charger, adding four or more times as many miles per hour of charge.

They’re also more likely to have premium features, such as a power cord that’s long enough to reach across a two-car garage or a wide variety of installation options.

After 28 hours of research and 85 hours of testing, we found the United Chargers Grizzl-E to be the best at-home charger for EVs with a J1772 port, whereas the Tesla Wall Connector is best for EVs with a J3400 connector (also called the North American Charging Standard, or NACS).

The next generation of Wi-Fi is officially here, and it promises the fastest wireless networking, period. Our testing of Wi-Fi 7 routers in perfect conditions backs that claim up. But investing in Wi-Fi 7 gear is a lot more complicated than it may seem, as those speedy connections, blazing though they may be, aren’t the only factor. The truth is that Wi-Fi 7 really doesn’t matter for most people who own phones, laptops, and smart devices in early 2024.

USB ports—especially the newer, slimmer, faster USB-C ports—are the charging connector of choice for most modern laptops, tablets, phones, wireless headphones, and other everyday electronics. To make it even easier to charge these devices in any room of your home, you can replace your standard wall outlets with models that have built-in USB ports, eliminating the need for a separate charger.

The Leviton T5635 is the wall outlet we’d buy ourselves. It has two USB-C ports with a combined output of 30 watts, which is enough to power a small laptop or to charge two phones simultaneously while still leaving two AC outlets free for larger appliances. It has a clean, minimal look that blends in with most home decor, and it comes in six neutral colors.

OTTAWA – Shockwaves spread throughout the House this week when staffers realized that the vaguely threatening elf watching their every move was actually the leader of the Opposition in a festive winter accessory. “At first, all I noticed was a judgemental frown paired with unnerving elven features”, shared the honourable Carla Qualtrough, Liberal MP for […]

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