I’m something of a headlight nerd. In a previous life, I retrofitted HID projector headlamps onto my 2009 Honda Civic Si for better light output. I’m planning a similar project for my beater 2015 VW ...
Trickle-down tech is just about how everything works these days. First the high-end rides get it, and over time it migrates to even the cheaper cars. Remember ABS? It started in the exotics, and now ...
Light-emitting diodes are front and center for many of our digital experiences. Every modern phone and tablet you look at uses LEDs in its display. It’s worth knowing how these work. In short, LEDs ...
If you're shopping for LEDs, there are many options to choose from-- and dimmer compatibility only complicates matters. Even if you pick the proper color temperature, lumens rating and a desired beam ...
Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...
Lighting in the workplace is far more important than you might think, with a direct correlation between light levels and performance in the workplace. According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, ...
Along with being brighter, LED bulbs tend to use less power and have a much longer average lifespan compared to conventional halogen bulbs. Now that LED lighting technology has gotten significantly ...
Able to replace standard halogens and metal-halide bulbs up to 66 W, the PAR30-15W-XHW-120AMD halogen-white (2,700K to 2,800K) and PAR30-15W-XIW-120AMD warm-white (3,200K) PAR30-style LED bulbs work ...
Thinking about using a 100W LED bulb in a 60W socket? Learn if it's safe, what the wattage ratings mean, and how to avoid ...
Incandescent era, RIP. Like it or not, it's time to move on. Traditional incandescent lightbulbs are gone—not banned, precisely, but phased out because the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), ...
With the holiday season now here, it’s time to think about putting those Christmas lights up. These festive decorations don’t don’t stay on our homes forever, and we wanted to take it upon ourselves ...