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Echo Show 5 vs Echo Spot: Which to Buy in 2025?

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I explore the differences between Echo Show 5 vs Echo Spot: Amazon’s two littlest smart-speakers with screens. Which Echo Marks the Spot? own both the Amazon Echo Show 5 (currently in the corner of my desk) and the Amazon Echo Spot (perched on the towel rack in my bathroom). These Amazon Echo devices have become essential smart …

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9 Best Wall Mounts for Echo Show 5, 8, 10, 15 & 2nd Gen [2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I review nine of the best wall mounts for Echo Show 5, 8, 10, 15, and 2nd Gen. My goal is to help you find the best fit for your Alexa device. Give Your Echo Show A Lift f you’ve ever found your Echo Show awkwardly positioned—too low, too cluttered, or simply in the way—then a wall …

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Philips Hue Calla vs Lily: Best Smart Outdoor Light? (2025)

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

In the blog post, I compare Philips Hue Calla vs Lily.  If you’re looking for two of the best Philips Hue outdoor lights to illuminate your yard, landscape, deck, or patio, you are in the right place. Which Hue Outdoor Light Hits the Spot? f you’re looking for the best outdoor smart lights, look no further than Phillips Hue. But …

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19 Best Home Office Tech Gadgets To Buy for 2025

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I aim to help you create the ultimate workspace with the best home office tech gadgets. From ergonomic essentials to productivity boosters, here are my top 19 picks: No. 1 – Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S No. 2 – Mouse Pad: Kensington Duo No. 3 – Keyboard: Logitech MX Mechanical No. 4 – Laptop: Dell Inspiron …

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A+ Alexa! 19 Best Amazon Echo Device Gifts of 2025

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I review the best Amazon Echo device gifts to give and get in what is already shaping up to be another epic year for Alexa. Amazon Echo Device Gift Guide ccording to a recent Smart Speakers Statistics Report published by Speakergy.com, Amazon sells more smart speakers than any other vendor worldwide. And an earlier study of smart …

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Aura Carver vs Nixplay vs Skylight: Digital Frame Faceoff [2025]

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In the post, I promise to give you a “full-picture” comparison of the Aura Carver vs Nixplay vs Skylight digital frames. Don’t want the details? Here is a quick summary of the main differences: The Aura Carver has the highest resolution at 1920×1200 vs 1280×800 for the other two. Nixplay has the most features, including a touchscreen, a motion sensor, …