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Clear explanations of the ideas behind home tech, from electricity use to Wi-Fi coverage, to help you decide what to do next.
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Energy How much does it cost to run an appliance?
The simple formula for what any appliance costs to run, a worked TV example, typical wattages for common appliances, and where your rate is on your bill.
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Weather What is dew point, and what does it mean at home?
What dew point is, why it shows how muggy it feels better than humidity, NWS comfort levels in °F, and why your windows fog up in winter.
9 min read
How to choose your first 3D printer
What you'll print decides the printer. The features worth paying for, open vs enclosed, first-year costs, and which printer to buy for what.
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