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How to select the top smart devices for your home

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  In today's tech-filled world, smart devices have become all the rage and it has inevitably led to the creation of smart homes. No longer something relegated to sci-fi movies or just for the super-rich, such smart homes feature all manner of devices that can be automated. Here is a look into some of the many smart devices and options available for those looking to take their home to the next level. https://www.pxfuel.com/ Understand the Smart Home Concept Before delving into smart devices, you should have an idea of what the whole smart home concept entails. Such an abode would be one where many of your appliances, electronics and other devices are connected seamlessly through the internet or rather the Internet of Things (IoT). Instead of having to manually control these devices, you can do so with just a touch of a button or better yet, with voice commands! Set Up a Smart Hub To make your life easier, consider setting up a smart hub in your home. The more smart devices or applia...

How do container terminals work

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  While shipping is a key component in the global trade industry, one can often forget that equally important is the role played by container terminals. These terminals can be found around the world and provide convenient points in which ships can drop off or pick up their cargo. The process might seem simple, but is quite complex and as shipping technology has advanced so has the innovations in container terminal equipment and facilities. Here is a look into how such terminals operate. Rehman A. and Azeez A.,  UG-LK Photowalk - Colombo Harbour - 2017-03-12 (8) ,  CC BY-SA 4.0 Understanding the Basics Before getting to know the basics, it is important to clearly understand what exactly a container terminal does. Also called container ports, these terminals are where container ships will load or unload their cargo; containers that are unloaded are stored till they are transported overland to their drop-off point. Depending on the infrastructure in place this can be by road...