Home Technology

This book explores the concept of homes, and why living things - i.e., animals, humans, and plants - need them.

Discover a vital guide for today’s tech-driven world with "Technology and Family Life." This essential eBook dives deep into the pervasive influence of technology on modern family interactions and offers practical solutions to foster healthier, more balanced relationships. Begin your journey with an insightful exploration of technology’s role within family life. From the conveniences it brings to the dependencies it creates, understand the psychological impact of constant connectivity and how it shapes family dynamics. Assess your family’s tech usage with actionable strategies to ...

Two guys break into an empty house. They find a machine that talks and responds to their questions. Can you summon a demon they ask it? A joke, right? Little do they know. It can. This is what happens when your voice assistant comes to life. Bonus Story: Webs A pyramid in the deep dry desert. What secrets lie within its walls? One explorer is about to find his greatest desire and his worst nightmare inside this ancient artifact. Bonus Story: Fear of the Scarecrow An angry man is hungry for revenge. Sometimes revenge comes with a price.

2020, for the human race, is not the year to bookmark and look back with nostalgia in the future. The pandemic is still hitting us hard, and there are still two months to go. Writing a guide about consumer technology, more specifically the traditional computers and their miniaturized versions, however, perhaps didn't have a better time. On the one hand, it is not 2000s anymore that everyone needs a helping hand to use and choose computing devices. On the other hand, the situation is such that many workers are forced to work from home, and sometimes required to buy their own devices. The ...

What's wrong with preferring domestic assistants with feminine personalities? We like our assistants to conform to gender stereotypes - so what? For one thing, Strengers and Kennedy remind us, the design of gendered devices reinscribes outdated and unfounded stereotypes. Strengers and Kennedy offer a Smart Wife "manifesta", proposing a rebooted Smart Wife that would promote a revaluing of femininity in society in all her glorious diversity.

Digital Decluttering: Taming Your Online Life Eliminate the Chaos. Reclaim Your Focus. Take Back Control in the Age of Digital Overload. Every morning starts the same. You grab your coffee, sit down to work… And then it hits you. Your inbox is overflowing. Your desktop is a maze of cryptically named files. Your phone buzzes with notifications you don’t even remember signing up for. This isn’t just digital inconvenience. It’s digital paralysis. And you’re not alone. In today's fast-paced, hyperconnected world, our devices are supposed to simplify life—but instead, they’ve ...

Introducing the ultimate guide for modern homesteaders!Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this eBook will help you identify technology opportunities to streamline your homesteading journey. With chapters covering everything from sustainable energy solutions and intelligent water management, to DIY raspberry pi systems and connected gardening strategies, you'll have all the tools you need to succeed. Discover how to use the internet for homesteading research and education, set up your homesteading laboratory, and design and build greenhouses and high tunnels using the ...

Aging in the Digital Era: Empowering Seniors in a Rapidly Changing World is your practical, encouraging guide to thriving in today's fast-moving technology landscape. Written with warmth, humor, and wisdom, this book offers real-world solutions to help seniors connect, create, and stay safe online—without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Inside, you'll discover how to: Master essential digital skills like email, video calling, and safe internet browsing Protect yourself from online scams, frauds, and identity theft Build rich social connections through Facebook, Zoom, and virtual ...

Transform your living space into the ultimate smart home! This hands-on guide simplifies the world of home automation, giving you the knowledge to enhance your home's security, comfort, and energy efficiency—without needing to be a tech genius. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: Step-by-Step Setup: Learn how to install and integrate smart devices, including lights, thermostats, locks, and cameras. Device Ecosystems Explained: Compare top platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit to choose the one that fits your lifestyle. Energy Efficiency Tips: Automate your ...

### Caring for Aging Parents Your Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Safety, Comfort, and Peace of Mind Are you feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of responsibilities involved in caring for your aging parents? "Caring for Aging Parents" is a must-read eBook that expertly navigates you through every aspect of elder care to ensure a safe, supportive, and comfortable living environment for your loved ones. **Chapter Highlights** - **Introduction to Elderly Home Safety** Discover the unique needs of aging parents and why a secure home environment is critical. Learn how to provide the best possible ...

Cybercrime is on the rise. Our information is more valuable and vulnerable than ever. It’s important to learn to protect ourselves from those who wish to exploit the technology we rely on daily. Cybercriminals want to steal your money and identity and spy on you.

Unlock the potential of educating your child at home with "Education at Home," a comprehensive eBook designed to guide you through the rewarding journey of home-based learning. As a growing trend, home education offers unique benefits and flexibility, allowing you to tailor learning experiences to fit your child's needs and interests. Start by exploring the foundational aspects of creating the perfect home learning environment in Chapter 2, where you'll discover how to set up an inspiring space, gather essential tools, and cultivate a positive atmosphere that encourages your child to thrive...

Imagine you arrive at school and realize you forgot to feed the dog. No problem. Pull out your phone and command the dog dish to dispense a serving of food. That's all there is to it—if you live a smart home. What once sounded like science fiction is now a reality for some families.

In At Home, Bill Bryson applies the same irrepressible curiosity, irresistible wit, stylish prose and masterful storytelling that made A Short History of Nearly Everything one of the most lauded books of the last decade, and delivers one of the most entertaining and illuminating books ever written about the history of the way we live. Bill Bryson was struck one day by the thought that we devote a lot more time to studying the battles and wars of history than to considering what history really consists of: centuries of people quietly going about their daily business – eating, sleeping and merely endeavouring to get more comfortable.

Unlock the potential of solar energy with Solar Power Integration, your ultimate guide to harnessing the sun's power for a more sustainable and cost-efficient home. This comprehensive eBook dives deep into every aspect of solar power, empowering you to make informed decisions and seamlessly incorporate solar energy into your daily life. Begin your journey with an introduction to solar power integration, exploring the basics of solar energy and the compelling reasons to embrace this renewable resource. Learn about the essential components of a solar power system, setting a solid foundation ...

Growing up in deeply conservative Saudi Arabia, Suad Aldarra felt stifled. The daughter of Syrian parents, she railed against the extreme strictures placed on women in Saudi society at the time and the rising prejudice her family faced as migrants. When the opportunity arose to study software engineering at Damascus University, she jumped at the chance to move to the city she loved for a degree of freedom she'd never known. But when the war started, everything changed.

Are you tired of constantly paying high electricity bills every month? Imagine having a reliable and sustainable source of energy that not only saves you money but also benefits the environment. In this comprehensive and easy-to-follow eBook, Harness the Wind, we guide you through the entire process of harnessing wind power for your home. Starting from the basics of wind power, you will gain a clear understanding of your energy needs, as well as how to choose the right wind turbine design for your location. You'll learn about the materials needed to build a home wind turbine and how to ...

Sing a song of science! You know the song "Home on the Range". Sing along with new words that explain the basic materials that make up our planet.

Wanna go viral on YouTube? This book provides the simple straightforward steps to create a viral YouTube Video. Proven steps for 2023 and beyond that are tried and tested to create videos that rock! Stand out from the crowd. Earn real income from YouTube Go full-time or part-time.

For a special breed of individual, the call of space is worth the risk it entails: men such as US astronauts Donald Pettit and Kenneth Bowersox, and Russian flight engineer Nikolai Budarin, who in November 2002 left on what was to be a routine 14-week mission maintaining the International Space Station. But then, on February 1, 2003, the Columbia exploded beneath them. With the launch program suspended indefinitely, these astronauts had suddenly lost their ride home.