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  1. Showdown: Should I Buy a Tablet or a Laptop?

    Not too long ago the question was laptop or desktop, but with the advancement of mobile, nowadays the debate is tablet or laptop. Tablets have come a long way in recent years and but is a tablet really a better choice for someone over a more traditional laptop? The answer lies in what features matter most to you and for what purposes you plan to use the device. Let’s go over the most important factors to consider below:

    Input Method
    Input might not be your first consideration but it’s likely to impact you most. All input on a tablet is accomplished with the touchscreen, which is fine if you’re super comfortable with touchscreens. In most cases of extensive use, with a tablet you’ll need to purchase an additional keyboard to be most efficient.

    Tablets also have fewer options for connecting additional accessories such as

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  2. Bluetooth 5.0: Does That Mean Better Wireless Headphones?

    Bluetooth technology is nothing new but it has always had its limitations such as range and battery usage, but with the latest generation of Bluetooth, called Bluetooth 5.0. some of these limitations can be greatly reduced, if not eliminated.

    Bluetooth 5.0 was first announced in mid-2016 to the delight of headphone, speakers, and similar accessory manufacturers. As the latest generation of Bluetooth it’s obviously an improvement over older models but exact improvements are still widely misunderstood. Let’s dive into what the buzz around Bluetooth 5.0 is and what it matters in headphones:

    Increased Bandwidth for Bluetooth Technology with Low Energy
    Bluetooth 5.0 introduces a new capability to increase the bandwidth to 2 Mbps, which doubles the amount of data that devices can transfer. As a result the time it takes to

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  3. Everything You Need to Know About HDR TVs

    TV’s have so many acronyms these days it’s as if manufacturers are trying to be confusing – They’re not but the acronyms can be excessive. One of the most popular ones is HDR which stands for ‘High dynamic range’. While 4K is all about adding more pixels, HDR is about creating better, more dynamic-looking pixels by boosting contrast and brightness, and providing a wider range of colors than you can get with current 1080p content and displays.

    What is HDR TV?
    In layman’s terms, high dynamic range simply means there’s a greater difference in lumens (the unit of measure of brightness basically) between the darkest hue on the TV’s screen and the brightest. Here’s the secret no one is telling you though: Many less-expensive TVs simply can’t conjure up that difference. Poorly implemented HDR, typically caused by less-expensive TVs being outfitted with insufficient technology, can make HDR content less appe

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  4. How to Cut Energy Costs With Smart Home Products

    There’s no question that upgrading your home with smart products costs money – any upgrade does. But upgrading to smart devices specifically can be an investment that literally pays for itself before you know it. As if you needed more reasons to explore the fun world of smart home products, here are a few energy-saving products that might just make you want to take the plunge:

    Invest in Smart Lighting
    LED light bulbs are energy efficient, meaning they use a shocking amount less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. How much? Well according to the U.S. Department of Energy, a 60 watt-equivalent LED bulb uses 75 to 80 percent less energy than a 60 watt incandescent bulb. When you think of all the lights in your home, that number adds up fast. Add into the mix that LED lights last longer (25 times longer on average) than traditional light bulbs and you’ll find that you really have no good reaso

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