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Security settings on Windows PCs often have admin rights enabled by default. It makes sense since most normal users shouldn’t need admin rights. However, many standard Windows users will come across ...

Abstract: In this paper, we solve the optimal thermostat programming problem for consumers with combined demand ($/kW) and time-of-use ($/kWh) pricing plans. We account for energy storage in interior ...

A Smart Home System simulation using Factory, Proxy, and Observer patterns to control lights, thermostats, and door locks. Supports scheduling, automation, dynamic device management, and real-time ...