Our family has tried all of the major cellphone carriers - Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint - you name it, we've had 'em. The one constant that we always come back to is Verizon Wireless. We live in Richmond, VA and we travel as far south as Virginia Beach and as far north as Vermont. In the past, we've had issues with being able to get a signal to our cellphones in several different places, but with Verizon? We are always connected no matter where we travel. It's the main reason we continue with their service - so we never … [Read more...] about Verizon Wireless and Slickdeals: Saving You Money on Your Cellular Needs
Tech
We live in a technological world with more than 90% of American households having two or more technological devices. If you're looking for some information on a new computer, the latest phone, or accessories for your technology, you can find it all right here.
HP and Slickdeals – A Winning Combination for Your Wallet
We here at Life in a House absolutely love, love, love, our HP products and services. I've been using HP computers and laptops for years in addition to the HP Instant Ink service. We also love Slickdeals for helping us score an amazing deal on this air fryer we wanted for so long. Slickdeals saved me $60 on that purchase! When you combine HP and Slickdeals, you are going to save, and who doesn't like that? Slickdeals Slickdeals is the largest, and most trusted, deal-sharing community you will find online. They have over 10 million … [Read more...] about HP and Slickdeals – A Winning Combination for Your Wallet
Who Uses Drones?
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), popularly known as drones have changed and reinvented the world in the most diverse ways. This pilotless aircraft operates using advanced technology that takes it from one point to another. Usually, drones are used in situations where the use of manned flight is considered dangerous or risky. And with a 17-hour capability, these gadgets have become a go-to for many people, in many situations, all over the world. With the rising capability of these gadgets, a majority of dangerous and high-paying jobs in … [Read more...] about Who Uses Drones?
Technology That Crosses the Line Between Industries
I've always been fascinated with procedures that can be applied in more than one area of expertise, simply because it intrigues me as to how one item can be used in a variety of manners to create the desired outcome in various industries and have multiple purposes. Load Cell and Force Transducer A load cell is a force transducer. It converts tension, compression, pressure, or torque (the force) into an electrical signal that can be measured and standardized. As the force increases, the electrical signals change. Force transducer and … [Read more...] about Technology That Crosses the Line Between Industries
How Weight and Measurement are Calculated on a Large Scale
Every day we use products that have been calibrated with precision and accuracy. Your car speedometer is calibrated at the factory. There are times when that calibration breaks down and you need to have it serviced. Your electrical service is calibrated so that you receive the proper voltage in your home for your appliances, and that your outlets are calibrated to give you the proper degree of power without blowing up your devices. Businesses such as machine shops and factories use equipment that requires calibration. Scales and weights … [Read more...] about How Weight and Measurement are Calculated on a Large Scale
