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Steven Hill

Steven Hill
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I am an award-winning writer, freelance journalist and blogger who is a self-confessed geek and tech lover. When not playing the latest video games or salivating over the newest gadgets, I enjoy cooking for my family, mountain biking or snowboarding the deep powder on Whistler Mountain.

Why running a home-based business is easier now than ever

 Are you looking to start a home-based business, but are worried about what it all entails, and more importantly, how much it will cost? While once it may have been quite an investment to create your own work environment in your abode, today, thanks to better and more inexpensive tech, running a home-based business is easier now than ever.

New LG sound bar with built in Google Cast

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LG Electronics is one of the top makers of home theatre systems, so you can bet they know a thing or two about reproducing great sound in your living room. The company has announced its new LG Sound Bar, promising it will deliver “the Smartest Sound.” How are they going to do it? Read on to find out the juicy details about the new LG Sound Bar.

Save power, save money with smart home technology: Part 2

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Are you tired of high household energy bills? Sure, you could cancel all your utilities and live like Henry David Thoreau in a log cabin by a pond somewhere, but then how would you keep up with what’s happening on Walking Dead or The Voice? No, today, thanks to some nifty gadgets, you can still live in a modern household and save power with smarthome technology, and we’re going to show you how.

Saving Power with Smarthome Technology Part 1: Smart Thermostats

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Saving money these days is less about depriving yourself of things, and more about just being smarter about how you spend your hard-earned cash. Luckily, new technology is around that can make saving money a snap, if you’re willing to invest in those savings ahead of time. Where once we’d lower the heat and throw on an extra sweater to cut back on the bills, nowadays we can save power with smarthome technology, and the use of smart thermostats.

Should I add a Smart Camera to my home

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Do you ever sit at work wondering what is happening back at your home? Would you like to keep a better eye on things back at your abode when you’re not around? Fortunately, there are a wide range of Wi-Fi cams out there for every user and every budget, so it is easier than ever to add that extra level of security to your living space. But, do you really need one? We take a look at IP home cameras, and answer the question, “Should I add a Smart Camera to my home?”

What’s new in Wearable Tech: Fitbit Blaze

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Fitbit has emerged as one of the most well-known names in the fitness tracker/wearable market these days. The company offers a range of different devices designed to help you keep on top of things like the number of steps you take in a day, the calories you burn, distances travelled and more. Well, let’s add one more gadget to that growing device list, as we take a first look at the company’s new offering, a smartwatch/fitness tracker combo called The Fitbit Blaze.

Be more productive with your PC: Upgrade to a widescreen monitor

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Are you looking to wow your bosses with your superb work ethic, but aren’t exactly sure how to squeeze out extra productivity at the office without having to clone yourself? It turns out you can actually “see” your way to wasting less time at work and be more productive with your PC by upgrading to a widescreen monitor.

She’ll love a fashionable and fun watch for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I still haven’t figured out what to get my wife. Every year it’s either a giant box of expensive chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, or a fancy dinner out on the town. Sometimes it’s all three depending on how much I have to make up for over the past couple of months. If you’re also searching for a something special for your partner (and a few romance Brownie points), it’s a sure bet that she’ll love a fashionable and fun watch for Valentine’s Day. So, we’ve lined up a few options to save you the last-minute dash to the candy aisle of the drug store this year.

Learning New TV Tech: All about 3D TV

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Do you enjoy the latest cinematic trend of 3D movies? Want to bring that experience into your home, but don’t know a lot about the technology? Well, sit back, grab some snacks and get ready, ‘cause we’re coming right at you with all you need to know about 3D TV.

Review: Philips 288P6 4K Monitor

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Ultra HD (also known as 4K or UHD for some brands) monitor prices have been dropping like a stone lately—although I still can’t get my wife to buy me one—and that’s thanks to massive demand, plus 28-inch TN panels that are getting less expensive to produce. Philips’s foray into that budget-conscious market is the 288P6 Brilliance 28-inch 4K Monitor, and I got to put one through its paces to see if it makes me want that upgrade.