I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Smart holiday string lights can add some serious flair to your festivities. With millions of color options and some dazzling effects, they offer a lot more versatility than a set of standard LED ...

Outdoor string lights are a staple of summer decor—I see them at my favorite breweries and restaurants with outdoor seating as soon as the weather begins to warm up every spring. If you're hosting a ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

They’re missing some of the whiz-bang features we’ve seen from some competitors, but the Philips Hue Festavia string lights offer plenty of holiday cheer and smarts for those invested in the Hue ...

These Brightech outdoor string lights can be easily installed with illuminating Edison bulbs that can last up to six hours on a full charge of sunlight. During testing, we noted that the lights ...

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