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It’s 2021, and the decade of sustainability is officially underway. 2020 proved to be a bit of a hiccup, but, despite some setbacks, sustainability has remained a focus for cities around the world. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have made it even clearer to governments that they need to be building digital, sustainable cities if they’re going to thrive under the pressure of future challenges, including global climate change. The post July: Building Digital, Sustainable Cities Remains a Priority appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/july-building-digital-sustainable-cities-remains-a-priority/ via IFTTT

If you want to pamper yourself, you can do so from the comfort of your own home. The post 5 Ways to Pamper Yourself at Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/ways-pamper-yourself-at-home/ via IFTTT

Experienced professionals can relieve you of the legwork and make it easier. When planning for a shift, there are several significant aspects to consider. The post Finding A Moving Company You Can Trust: 7 Things To Look For appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/finding-moving-company-can-trust-7-things-look/ via IFTTT

In an ever-increasing online world, creating more access to your company through the internet will be the biggest investment you can make for yourself.  The post SMARTen your business appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/smarten-your-business/ via IFTTT

Choosing letterboxes can seem like an easy task, but it is much more complicated than you think. The post 4 Useful Tips On How To Choose A Modern Letterbox appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/4-useful-tips-choose-modern-letterbox/ via IFTTT

You know you should be doing more to reduce your carbon footprint, but it may be unclear where to start. The post 5 Foolproof Hacks To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/5-foolproof-hacks-reduce-carbon-footprint-home/ via IFTTT

Generational trends are impacting nearly every industry—such is the case for our homes. Here’s the question at hand: If the Baby Boomers are not downsizing from the big homes and Millennials and younger buyers want to buy a home, where are we going to find the land? And how will we ultimately make these structures more sustainable. The post The Generations and Sustainable Homes appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/the-generations-and-sustainable-homes/ via IFTTT

COVID-19 brought many societal issues to the forefront, and, in many cases, cities and governments were left wishing they’d been more prepared for a global pandemic before it occurred. Technology is playing an important role in creating COVID “exit strategies” that will help in the case of another future pandemic. For instance, the ability to monitor various health-related parameters indoors has become an even more important focus for many building owners and operators as society carefully navigates its way out of the COVID-19 crisis and focuses on bringing people back to work and back to in-person interactions. The post A Focus on Healthy Buildings Can Improve Public Health appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/a-focus-on-healthy-buildings-can-improve-public-health/ via IFTTT

Most people see their home as a place to live and one of the best investment methods. It's difficult to predict the rate of appreciation of your property. The post How To Improve Your Home Before Selling It appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/improve-home-selling/ via IFTTT

In general, groundwater is popular to be clean and safe enough for human consumption. However, it is best to be secure.  The post What Makes Well Water Drinkable and Keeps It Safe To Drink appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/makes-well-water-drinkable-keeps-safe-drink/ via IFTTT

We all want our bedroom to feel like a peaceful haven. One of the single best ways to make the bedroom calmer is to cut the clutter. The post Rest Easy With These Bedroom Decluttering Tips appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/rest-easy-bedroom-decluttering-tips/ via IFTTT

As the weather has gotten warmer, many people have taken to their gardens to enjoy the sunshine. The post 5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Garden appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/5-ways-make-garden/ via IFTTT

If you're looking for a compact and affordable ebike, this might be the perfect bike for you. The post REVIEW: Rad Mini 4 Electric Bike appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/review-rad-mini-4-electric-bike/ via IFTTT

If you run a small business, the recent months have gotten you thinking about your current location. Local businesses are incredibly popular right now. The post Business and Home Relocation: When Is It a Good Idea? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/business-home-relocation-good-idea/ via IFTTT

Transitional kitchens, which combine contemporary and traditional styles, are light, calming, and often packed with storage. The post Transitional Kitchens: Tips to Achieve that Look appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/transitional-kitchens-tips-achieve-look/ via IFTTT

You should take care of your air conditioner just as much as it takes care of you. These sensitive appliances need proper maintenance. The post How Often Does Your AC Need Maintenance: Find Out Here appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/often-ac-need-maintenance-find/ via IFTTT

Whether you have a huge, sprawling garden or just a small courtyard area, taking care of that space is going to be one of the most important things you do. The post 4 Simple Ways to Give Your Garden a Fresh Look appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/4-simple-ways-give-garden-fresh-look/ via IFTTT

We've all been there, signing the dotted line to finalize a rental apartment and then scrambling to find someone who can deep-clean before moving out.  The post Is a Bond Clean Worth the Expense? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/bond-clean-worth-expense/ via IFTTT

Is aggressive driving on the rise? New research says yes, and some research—and a unique patent—could help us to address this problem on our roads. The post Curbing Aggressive Driving appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/curbing-aggressive-driving/ via IFTTT

During the 4th of July holiday weekend in the United States, fireworks weren’t the only things sending sparks throughout America and globally. IT (information technology) and security-management solution provider Kaseya became the latest victim of a ransomware attack that affected up to 1,500 businesses. Attackers (who may be linked to REvil) demanded a hefty ransom in bitcoin, per usual, and the question is, how can businesses, governments, and other organizations shore up their defenses against these unnamed, greedy criminals who plan and carry out ransomware attacks? The post Ransomware Wreaks Havoc and Poses National Security Risk appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/ransomware-wreaks-havoc-and-poses-national-security-risk/ via IFTTT

There are people who love their cups filled with juice. It is refreshing and you can taste and drink all the flavors at once. The post Things You Need to Consider When Buying a Juicer appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/things-need-consider-buying-juicer/ via IFTTT

As a homeowner, you need to find things that help to provide your home with the comfort you deserve. The post 7 Things Your Home Needs For Year-Round Comfort appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/7-things-home-needs-year-round-comfort/ via IFTTT

Looking after a home costs a lot of money. Things go wrong all the time, draining your pocketbook and making you feel poor.  The post 12 Ways to Protect Your Home from Pointless Damage appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/12-ways-protect-home-pointless-damage/ via IFTTT

If we're talking about green living and finding tactics to make your home more energy-efficient, look no further than your windows. The post 4 Tactics to Make Your Windows More Energy Efficient appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/4-tactics-make-windows-energy-efficient/ via IFTTT

Being a homeowner is rewarding, but it can be hard work as well. Handling repairs is one of the hardest things. The post 7 Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Put In Your “Do It Later” List appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/7-home-repairs-shouldnt-put-later-list/ via IFTTT

Plumbing is essential in any commercial or residential building: plumbing ensures that water gets in and out of the structure properly. The post How to Prevent Common Plumbing Problems appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/prevent-common-plumbing-problems/ via IFTTT

Summer is always the best time for you to carry out remodeling projects in your home. The sun is out, and contractors are just a phone call away. The post How to Finance the Summer Remodeling of Your Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/finance-summer-remodeling-home/ via IFTTT

If you are trying to make sure that you have the best possible internet in your home, there are many considerations that you will likely need to bear in mind. The post What Affects Internet Speed? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/affects-internet-speed/ via IFTTT

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our workforce—in many ways. For one, we have seen women leave the workforce in droves, with some experts suggesting it could be one of the steepest declines in history. Still, this goes deeper than the pandemic. This is only part of a perfect storm that has been brewing in the labor force. The post 2021 Women of Technology: Rising after the Storm appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/2021-women-of-technology-rising-after-the-storm/ via IFTTT

A circular economy enables us to restore natural ecosystems while still accelerating business and financial objectives. With 90% of CEOs seeing sustainability as important to success and 66% of consumers paying more for sustainable brands, the circular economy might be closer than we think—and it often starts in the supply chain. The post A Supply Chain for a Circular Economy appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/a-supply-chain-for-a-circular-economy/ via IFTTT

This year’s MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona was an exciting event for several reasons—perhaps most of all because it was a hybrid event that people physically attended. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced events to go virtual for more than a year, MWC 2021 was a sign that society is heading back toward normal. The hybrid format may also reflect a new trend in how companies and organizations handle tech events going forward. Themes from the event included all things 5G, as well as IoT (Internet of Things), AI (artificial intelligence), and edge computing and hybrid cloud. While there were hundreds of announcements at the 2021 event, this roundup focuses on two companies in particular: Intel and IBM. The post Intel, IBM Focus on 5G, Edge, Hybrid Cloud at MWC appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/intel-ibm-focus-on-5g-edge-hybrid-cloud-at-mwc/ via IFTTT

As we’re working from home more and more these days, there are several things we have to look out for in order to work well. The post Tips For Improving Your Lighting When Studying From Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/tips-improving-lighting-studying-home/ via IFTTT

Maybe your PC takes forever to reboot, or perhaps you have to click on a program ten times before it opens. The post 6 Ways to Make Your Windows PC Run Faster appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/6-ways-make-windows-pc-run-faster/ via IFTTT

Improving your home with quick, easy projects are a great way to make your property both more enjoyable to live in and more attractive to potential buyers The post DIY Home Improvement Projects You Can Do in One Weekend appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/diy-home-improvement-projects-can-one-weekend/ via IFTTT

While it can be great for hot summer days, it is best to install insulation and supplement with a heat source for long winter evenings. The post Renovate Your Basement – It’s Possible to Achieve appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/renovate-basement-possible-achieve/ via IFTTT

Just like every system and device, an HVAC system should be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis to keep high maintenance costs away The post How To Clean And Maintain Your HVAC System The Right Way appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/clean-maintain-hvac-system-right-way/ via IFTTT

Even as more businesses have begun requiring their employees to return to the office, there remains considerable anxiety and apprehension within the workforce. A recent Honeywell survey, aimed at assessing the global workforce’s sentiments on returning to the office, revealed 68% of them still do not feel completely safe about returning. The post Return to Office 2021: Made Possible By IoT appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/return-to-office-2021-made-possible-by-iot/ via IFTTT

The right level of care and maintenance can help prevent elements like expensive roof repairs. The post Ensure A Healthy Roof With These 6 Easy Roof Maintenance Tips appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/ensure-healthy-roof-6-easy-roof-maintenance-tips/ via IFTTT

The competition to penetrate the market has become more fierce, especially with global trends leaning towards digital marketing. The post Scale Your Business with the Right Digital Marketing Strategies appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/scale-business-right-digital-marketing-strategies/ via IFTTT

We've spent a few months with the WEMAX Dice to see if this portable projector could live up to all of the hype. Is it what you need for your own backyard? The post REVIEW: Is the WEMAX Dice the BEST portable projector? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/review-wemax-dice-best-portable-projector/ via IFTTT

Buying a home is the ultimate goal for most parents. However, homes are relatively expensive to pay for at once. The post 4 Tips to Guide You When Saving Up for Home Ownership appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/4-tips-guide-saving-home-ownership/ via IFTTT

Nothing beats walking into a cool and comfortable, humidity-free room on a scorching summer day. The post Choosing the Right Air Conditioning Unit appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/choosing-right-air-conditioning-unit/ via IFTTT

We need sustainable and resilient cities—we need the technology and intelligence to enable them. But we also need to be thinking about building cities with materials that can be reused. Let’s look at what this really means for the planet. The post Sustainable, Resilient Cities appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/sustainable-resilient-cities/ via IFTTT

Autonomous vehicles aren’t the only transportation machines ousting humans as drivers in favor of AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled computers. Unmanned aircraft systems and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) operate with various degrees of autonomy, varying from remote human control to total autonomy thanks to onboard computers. The potential use cases for these devices seem limitless—from national defense and emergency response to remote inspection of critical infrastructure and beyond. NASA is even leveraging this technology for space exploration, sending the drone-like Dragonfly rotocraft lander to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, in 2026. The post Innovation in the Advanced Air Mobility Space appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/innovation-in-the-advanced-air-mobility-space/ via IFTTT

No matter if it is a selfie you took or information about your bank account, you do not want strangers getting a hold of it. The post Internet Security: How To Properly Protect Your Data appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/internet-security-properly-protect-data/ via IFTTT

If you’ve found yourself staring out into your backyard this year, you might feel inspired to take your laptop outside. The post Why You Should Start Working Outside appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/start-working-outside/ via IFTTT

When the pandemic hit, many organizations responded to mandatory office closures and employee relocation by outfitting those who used desktop computers “on the network” with laptops and Chromebooks. The latter’s shipments have more than doubled year-over-year, and now many of these Chromebooks are returning to the office. The challenge is how to make them fit in with a Zero Trust model that assumes all users and devices are untrustworthy and must be authenticated. The post Using PKI to Connect Chromebooks for Zero Trust Security appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/using-pki-to-connect-chromebooks-for-zero-trust-security/ via IFTTT

Thanks to interconnectivity, more and more people are exploring styles and themes they never would have considered before. The post 7 Tips on How to Make Your Home Furniture More Stylish appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/7-tips-make-home-furniture-stylish/ via IFTTT

This smartwatch buying guide delves into all of the elements to consider when selecting a leading wearable that is the ideal fit for you. The post All You Need to Know About Buying a Smartwatch appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/need-know-buying-smartwatch/ via IFTTT

Everyone has a dream of a perfect house. Don't let these dreams be a fantasy ever, because dreams are made to come true! The post Dreaming Of A Perfect Home For Your Family? Here’s How You Can Make It Real appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/dreaming-perfect-home-family-heres-can-make-real/ via IFTTT

The smarter your home is, the more you’re following up with the speed at which the future is rapidly moving. The post Top Tips To Help You Make Your Home Look Futuristic appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/top-tips-help-make-home-look-futuristic/ via IFTTT

According to a recent survey approximately 58 percent of homeowners have expressed interest in planning a major improvement project in the past year. The post 5 Major Factors to Consider When Remodeling Your Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/5-major-factors-consider-remodeling-home/ via IFTTT

The garage is supposed to be a place where you store things that pertain to your vehicle, the outdoors, and your hobbies The post How To Get Your Garage Organized And Keep It That Way appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/07/get-garage-organized-keep-way/ via IFTTT