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The Nanoleaf Smart Ceiling Light Mimics a Skylight
One of my favorite smart finds of the last year was Nanoleaf smart light panels, which I called “light dopamine.” I’ve now got a home with Nanoleaf LEDs scattered around, filling the house with color, and I extended it to the outside over the holidays. With Nanoleaf’s latest offering, the Skylight ($US249.99 for a set…
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Turn Any Sconce Into a Battery-Powered LED Light Fixture
If you have a dark corner or a gloomy hall, chances are you’ve considered adding a sconce light fixture. But hiring an electrician to run wire to your fixture can be pricey, especially if it’s just for one light. The advent of battery powered LED fixtures has made the need for wiring a light in…
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Why You Should Turn Off Auto-Brightness on Your Phone
Apple advertises its newest iPhone as having the brightest screen yet, but when you use it, you probably can’t help but to think, “Shouldn’t this be brighter?” You might even compare it to other screens that look much brighter than yours. It’s not you: It’s auto-brightness, and you should turn it off on most of…
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How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb From a Socket
Given the combination of broken glass and electricity, if a light bulb breaks while still screwed into the socket of a lamp or other light fixture, it’s not a situation to be taken lightly.