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The 5 best home batteries: Top battery backup systems

What is the best home battery and backup system? ZDNET's top pick is the Tesla Powerwall+ for its 10-year warranty, state-specific tax credits, and ability to network up to 10 units together to suit just about any size home. There are several benefits to having an effective battery backup system for your home office or workplace if you lose power often or want to live a life off-grid.

August 21, 2022 by Eileen Brown in Energy

The 5 best electric mowers: Top alternatives to gas-powered

What is the best electric mower? Our pick is the Ego Power+ LM2101 with its push button start, allowing you to start your mower easily. By using either a rechargeable battery or extension cord, you can ditch the gas can for a greener way to care for your lawn.

August 20, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in Yard & Outdoors

The 5 best home EV chargers: Fuel up your car at home

What is the best home EV charger? ZDNET chose the ChargePoint Home Flex EV charger. Take a look at our other top picks which include brands like Electrify America, Blink, and Juicebox.

August 17, 2022 by Ed Bott in Energy

The 5 best car battery chargers: Easy at-home maintenance

What is the best car battery charger? The DeWalt 30A charger is our top choice, as it's easy to use and enables you to check your alternator. We researched price, running amperage, engine start amperage, power cord length, button controls, usability, inclusion of USB ports and power outlets, and more to find the best car battery charger for you.

August 8, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in Energy

Get the Anker 555 portable power station for only $799

You can save up to $300 on this portable power station for camping, hiking, and even during power outages.

August 2, 2022 by Rebecca Isaacs in Yard & Outdoors

Singapore looks to drive green fintech development with Google Cloud partnership

Point Carbon Zero Programme will shortlist 100 fintech applications that address climate finance challenges, which then will be developed and tested on Google's open source cloud platform.

July 26, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Startups

Get the solar generator that delivers seven hours of power on a single charge

If the consequences could be serious when you lose power in your home, even if it's just an hour for routine neighborhood maintenance, a solar generator can be a lifesaver.

July 19, 2022 by StackCommerce in Deals

Jackery cuts $330 off its powerful Explorer 1000 solar generator for Prime Day (Update: Expired)

Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal alert: The Jackery Explorer 1000 is a powerful solar generator that usually retails at over $1,000. On Prime Day, you can get the generator for less than $770. Also worth noting: The Jackery Explorer 1500 is $340 off, and the Jackery 2000 Pro is $900 off.

July 13, 2022 by Sherin Shibu in Energy

Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 hands-on: All the power you need

A massive power station packed with advanced features and lots of power!

June 23, 2022 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy

The best smart thermostats: Save energy efficiently

What is the best smart thermostat? Our top pick is the Ecobee SmartThermostat for its voice control feature, ability to schedule heating and cooling, and ambient temperature sensors. We analyzed screen, voice compatibility, usability, and features below.

May 31, 2022 by AJ Dellinger in Kitchen & Household

Does disk encryption slow down your PC? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: What's the downside of disk encryption? Plus: Do you really need an expensive charger for your electric vehicle, and what's the best way to archive email?

May 20, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

How to choose a lawn mower: Everything you need to know about buying a new mower

Whether you've moved to a home with a larger yard, bought your first house, or are upgrading your current lawn mower, the buying process can be overwhelming. In this how-to guide, I'll walk you through the different types of mowers, proper storage and maintenance, and how to choose the best type of lawn mower for your yard.

May 14, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in Yard & Outdoors

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