I invested in a smart outlet that I can control with my phone, and it's already paying for itself

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Leaving devices plugged and switched on can be wasteful.
• Monitoring usage and remote switching helps reduce bills.
• This Tapo smart power strip is a great option to monitor power consumption, and at $45, it pays for itself. 

I have three 3D printers that are on the go a lot of the time. I use them to make everything from replacement car parts to signs, and I even print material for local businesses. What's even better, I can print both when I'm physically there with the printers or remotely (yes, I can send projects to print from my iPhone -- what a time we live in!).

And because of this convenience of remote ...