If you’re new to home automation, you need to know that there are two basic components to any automation system: an X10 Receiver and an X10 Controller. (Well, theoretically, you could go with a Receiver or Controller that wasn’t X10, but why would you want to do a thing like that?) When it comes to […]
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Top 3 Basic X10 Automation Lamp Modules
Here at X10 Automation, your source for home automation since 1978, we provide home automation products that send signals through your home’s existing wiring to make your home a safer, more user-friendly, and high-tech place. One of the simplest places to start is with your home’s light fixtures, so let’s take a look at what […]
Getting Started with X10 Home Automation
If you thought home automation was just for expert techies, think again! If you can plug in a table lamp and operate a simple remote control, you can operate X10 home automation! Scheduling and operating household lights and appliances is no longer out of reach for the average homeowner or renter. Check out this video […]
Electronic Pedal-Assisted Bicycle Review: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
It’s environmentally friendly, good for your physical health, and a bonus for your emotional well-being. Riding a bicycle as a primary means of transportation is increasingly common in some urban areas in the United States, and especially throughout Europe. However, if you observe many cyclists in certain areas, you may notice they are interrupting their […]
Getting Your Daughter Ready for College
It’s that time in your life. Your daughter is getting ready to spread her wings and fly away from home. Maybe she’s just graduated from high school, or maybe she’s leaving for good after her college graduation. No matter where she goes, let her take a piece of home with her. Here’s how you can […]
When Money is Nothing But a Number: World’s Most Expensive Flash Drives
Some flash drives are expensive because they have impressive storage capacities, but these flash drives are a completely different story. Expensive because of their looks, rather than their capabilities, the USB drives described below are all perfect examples of extravagance. The Golden Stick White Lake fashioned a golden USB flash drive that’s sure to make […]
Do You Really Have to Eject Flash Drives Before Removing Them?
After a user pulls their USB drive out of the computer, the computer will send a warning to the user. The warning typically advises users to eject their device next time to avoid damage. Many users ponder what exactly happens if they do not safely remove their hard drive. Do you really have to eject […]
Innovative Uses for Free Flash Drives
When the custom flash-drive experts at CFgear launched their niche flash drive contest site over a year ago, they could only imagine all the innovative uses for flash drives that contest entrants would dream up. A few of the randomly selected monthly winners of 25 free flash drives are as follows: • Support Siouxland Soldiers […]
Digitize Your Poetry
Poetry has long been a written art form involving the poet and a pen. Times are changing, though, and with the boom in technology and the advent of the internet, there are more outlets and a variety of ways for poets to be creative and still keep up with the arising use of technology. A […]
Fake Flash Drives
As a result of their portability, durability, and large storage capacities, USB flash drives have become extremely popular throughout the world. Unfortunately, however, as the market for flash drives has expanded, the number of suppliers who offer low quality or even completely fake products has increased drastically. Most of these suppliers pose as reputable flash […]
Don’t Buy Custom Flash Drives without Reading These Tips First
A troubling trend has moved to the forefront of the flash drive business: USB flash drive “shell” companies appearing to sprout up out of nowhere. These companies are rampant in mainland China because of the cheap materials on hand. Most flash drives offered through these businesses contain 2nd and 3rd tier flash memory, and, as […]
A Guide to Flash Drive Quality
For the past decade in which CFgear has been selling custom USB flash drives, we’ve been asked about the significance of speed in quality flash drives. The short answer is this: When it comes to USB devices, speed is the most significant gauge of quality. The detailed answer is discussed below. Flash Drive Anatomy 101 […]
Custom Flash Drives to Honor Dads on Father’s Day
If your business caters to the needs of dads, then you need to capitalize on this when Father’s Day comes. Promotional products can be a great way to say “thank you” to the dads who frequent your business, all while keeping your company’s marketing efforts in mind. One such promotional item that can be highly […]
Custom Flash Drives
At CFgear, we take the idea of doing custom work seriously. To us, it means giving our customers options and personally guiding them through the choices that most closely match their unique wish list for your promotional flash drive order. From a tight budget to satisfying an extremely fastidious (read “picky”!) clientele, whatever objectives most […]
Protect Yourself from Common Flash Drive Scams
Custom flash drives are a great way to showcase your business and help brand your company’s image, but only if you get quality products. CFGear, an industry leader in custom flash drives, warns consumers against scams and rip offs that are, sadly, common in this particular industry. In order to see what is available in […]