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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OTTAWA – With Christmas only days away, thousands of young Canadians prepare to journey home and visit a quality of living that they will never possibly hope to afford. Across the entire nation travellers in both the Millennial and Gen Z cohorts are preparing for annual holiday visits with a level of affluence, purchasing power, […]

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Oakville, ON – Local man Nicholas Burnaby says that, as a homeowner, he would be happy to see any solution implemented that helps people afford to buy and rent necessary housing as long as it doesn’t raise his property taxes or lower the value of his home. “I feel so bad for people who can’t […]

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