When one of these systems is triggered, a siren goes off to scare away potential intruders and you get an alert on your smartphone so that you can call the police yourself. This is sometimes called “self-monitoring” in home security lingo. One thing to be aware of is that if you call 911 from out…
As a car buyer, having this kind of inside information is valuable because some problems reveal themselves only after six months, a year, or longer. “You can tell during a test drive if there’s enough passenger space, or check the dimensions to see if it will fit in your garage,” says Steve Elek, who oversees…
Billed as the “world’s most portable pizza oven,” the Gozney Tread is an adventure-ready, ruggedized gas-powered beauty. It is the smallest of the hugely impressive Gozney range, and the second most affordable behind the original Roccbox. It joins an ever-evolving selection of home pizza ovens that have transformed our ability to cook proper pizza—we’re talking…
Finding the right rug size requires factoring in your room’s shape, size, and the layout of your furniture. According to West Elm, your living room rug should be large enough to fit at least the front legs of your sofa and main chairs. Leave at least a 1-foot gap between the rug and the walls….
Router manufacturers typically release software updates throughout the year to address security threats, fix bugs, and improve performance. The easiest way to make sure your router always has the latest, safest software is to activate the automatic firmware update feature available on many of today’s models. Newer routers make this relatively easy through a companion…
To mitigate pain, you need to pay attention to both how long you’re using your phone and how you’re using it—in other words, your posture. Experts suggest that these steps can help. Take breaks. The most significant action you can take is to spend less time on your smartphone, Fufa says. You can achieve that…
Other Wireless Chargers We Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are a lot of wireless chargers. Here are a few more we like, but for one reason or another don’t warrant a place above. Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station for $150: If you liked the PicoGo W2 above but need more gadget-charging power, this 5-in-1 could…
Especially in its early years, OLED’s standout concern has been its increased risk of burn-in, or image retention, over traditional backlit displays. Due in part to the use of organic compounds, OLED panels can more easily degrade at different rates over time, which could potentially lead to variations in brightness and colors. Thankfully, OLED burn-in…
These oils—which include canola, grapeseed, sunflower, and soy—are extracted from the seeds of plants. Critics say that their high levels of omega-6 fats raise inflammation in the body and that consuming them can lead to cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other illnesses. But the scientific evidence doesn’t support that. “In dozens of studies…
My colleague Molly Higgins, who is vegan, simultaneously tested out her own very different goals and preferences on Hungryroot. These involved no chicken at all. Ostensibly, when you sign up, a Hungryroot dinner will cost you $13 a serving, while lunch costs $12 and breakfast is a mere $4.50. But in practice, the number of…