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43 Scary Things to Ask Alexa in 2024 (#7 is Creepy)

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I will help you get your “spooky on” with the biggest list of downright scary things to ask Alexa on the web. So be afraid. Be very afraid. 👻 How Do You Make Alexa Scary? ne of the most popular articles in this blog is a post that I wrote about a few years back on Amazon …

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20 Best Digital Photo Frames [Wi-Fi Enabled] of 2024

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

Looking for the best digital photo frames to proudly show off your favorite pictures of your holidays, pets, children/grandchildren, or special someone? You’ve come to the right place! Here are my picks for the 20 best digital frames, organized by model: #1 – Nixplay Smart Frame #2 – Aura Carver #3 – Skylight Digital Frame #4 – Skyzoo #5 – …

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7 Best Logitech Harmony Remote Alternatives for 2024

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I am going to explore seven of the best Logitech Harmony remote alternatives that you can get right now. They are: #1. Editor’s Choice: SofaBaton X1S #2. Runner-Up: SofaBaton U2 #3. Best Voice Control: Amazon Fire TV Cube #4. Best App: BroadLink RM4 Pro #5. Best for Apple TV: Function101 #6. Best IR Only: Inteset 4-in-1 #7. Best Budget Remote: Philips …

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9 Best Smart Wifi Water Shutoff Valves (2024 Update)

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I’ll compare the best smart wifi water shutoff valves to help protect your home from unexpected water damage. #1 – Moen Flo Smart Water Shut-Off Valve #2 – YoLink DIY Water Leak Detection & Shut-Off Kit #3 – GoveeLife Water Leak Detector #4 – Waterdrop Smart Water Leak Detector #5 – FloodStop Washing Machine Leak Detector …

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Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen: What’s New in 2024

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this post, I review Amazon’s two most popular streaming cubes: the Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen. While the 3rd Gen Cube hasn’t been released just yet, I will take an early look at how it measures up based on the specs released by Amazon. I will also take a deep dive into each device to uncover the …

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Smart Nora vs Nitetronic Anti-Snoring Pillows [2024]

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

In this deep dive comparison between Smart Nora vs Nitetronic Goodnite, I’ll share my personal experience testing these smart anti-snore pillows. My Snoring Fix: How I Saved My Relationship h, all right. I admit it. I snore. Big time. In fact, my snorning was so loud that my girlfriend started waking me up in the middle of the night just …

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How To Stop Hue Lights Turning On After Power Outage [2024]

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

Have you ever wondered what happens with smart lights after a power outage? Well, if you have Phillips Hue lights and don’t make this change, they could ALL come back on. Even in the middle of the night, while you are sleeping. In this post, I will show you exactly what you need to do to prevent this from happening. …

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Rollicool Review 2024: Is This the Best Smart Portable AC?

In Heating & Cooling by Tim Brennan

In this Rollicool review, I give my honest take on what I like about this 14,000 BTU “smart” air conditioner from Rollibot — and what I don’t. When the summer heat hit my home office /bedroom, my trusty Ukoke 8,000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner started to feel a bit underpowered. I needed something more robust to handle the rising …