Megan Wollerton
Writer at Freelance
Words and things at places and such. Mostly here: https://t.co/7944W2RBdy.
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3 weeks ago |
cnet.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton |Brittany Vincent
With summer vacations, weekend getaways and daily deliveries in full swing, now's the perfect time to level up your home security, especially if you'll be away from home more often. According to a recent CNET survey, one in six US adults have experienced package theft, and with more people shopping online and traveling this season, those numbers could climb.
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3 weeks ago |
cnet.com | Megan Wollerton
With Memorial Day behind us, summer is almost here, bringing more sun, outdoor adventures and soaring temperatures. Last year we saw epic heatwaves that peaked with various cities citing the highest temperatures on record. While the heat waves haven't appeared everywhere, temperatures in the southwest have already started soaring, and plenty of folks are already setting up their fans to stay cool.
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1 month ago |
cnet.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton
Home security is an essential aspect of many people's lives. As a recent CNET survey reveals, one in six US adults have fallen victim to package theft. With statistics like that, it's no wonder so many are going above and beyond to keep their homes safe from burglars and other unsavory characters. However, ensuring your home remains safe doesn't mean you have to shell out for a pricey security system. In fact, if your budget is tight, there's a simple DIY solution: an old smartphone.
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1 month ago |
cnet.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton
Keeping your home safe doesn't mean that you have to shell out for a pricey security system. If you're working with a tight budget, there's an easy DIY option you might already have lying around, and it involves that old smartphone in your junk drawer. With the right app and a simple phone mount, you can turn an unused phone into a functional indoor security camera.
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1 month ago |
flipboard.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton
7 hours agoIt sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but it actually comes from a lab in Maryland. In 2018, Liangbing Hu, a materials scientist at the University of Maryland, devised a way to turn ordinary wood into a material stronger than steel. It seemed like yet another headline-grabbing discovery that …
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Hey! I wrote a thing about why it's pretty darn important to have good lighting in your kitchen -- and how smart lights can help. https://t.co/2dFA1fLWDW
My @wirecutter piece on the best smart LEDs is live! I got to play around with a bunch of color-changing bulbs and use a light meter to see how each one performed at different levels of illumination. https://t.co/hYLBUrrqAV
RT @cqresearcher: Some home insurance companies are fleeing states hard hit by climate change, such as California and Florida, creating hig…