ZigBee vs. Z-Wave: Choosing Between Two Big Smarthome Standards

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ZigBee vs. Z-Wave: Choosing Between Two Big Smarthome Standards

ZigBee and Z-Wave are two of the main wireless protocols used in smarthome products. But they don’t connect together and for all their similarities, they have key differences, advantages, and disadvantages. Knowing what to use when is key to running a smooth smarthome.   Read More »




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Apple’s $0.99 iCloud Storage Tier Is Insulting

Apple’s iPhone XS costs $999, but that’s not the end of it. You’ll soon start seeing warnings that your iCloud storage is almost full. Apple wants $0.99 per month so you can back up your phone and photos.   Read More »


What Wi-Fi Security Cameras Let You Record Locally?

Wi-Fi Cameras are easier to install and set up compared to Wired Cameras. But they often require subscriptions to get the most out of them, and that can include cloud storage. If you don’t want to pay for a subscription, you will want to choose a camera that supports local storage.   Read More »


The Problem With AI: Machines Are Learning Things, But Can't Understand Them

Everyone’s talking about “AI” these days. But, whether you’re looking at Siri, Alexa, or just the autocorrect features found in your smartphone keyboard, we aren’t creating general purpose artificial intelligence. We’re creating programs that can perform specific, narrow tasks.   Read More »


The Best Places to Buy a Domain Name

Unless you’ve got a connection at ICANN, the organization responsible for managing the creation of domain names, you’ll be buying your domain name from a “Domain Name Registrar,” a company accredited by ICANN to sell domain names.   Read More »




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Bak File

A Bak File (short for Backup File) is a file (general backup and/or specifically duplicated) that uses the popular .bak file extension.



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