LED lightbulbs are more energy-efficient than standard bulbs, but that doesn't mean they work perfectly all of the time. Here ...

There's a handy trick for reading station signs that otherwise fly past in a blur as you travel in a high-speed train. Look at one side of the window and then immediately at the other side of the ...

Memories of columns past came to mind as I read Consumer Reports' latest CFL-versus-LED light bulb study, available in complete form in its October issue. I asked for feedback a couple of years ago on ...

A top reason that indoor Christmas tree lights malfunction is an overloaded electrical circuit. Discard damaged bulbs promptly and replace them in order to extend the life of Christmas lights. Give ...