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5 Best Robot Mowers for Hills & Slopes (2026)

In Lawn & Garden, Home Robots by Tim Brennan

In this article, I share my picks for the best robot mowers for hills, based on my own real-life experience and a ton of research. Robots in Them Thar Hills! owing a hilly lawn isn’t easy. Here in my coastal Massachusetts backyard, I’ve got about a 40% slope, and I’ve seen it all — mowers slipping, stalling, or sliding right …

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19 Rockin’ Alexa Multi Room Music Commands [Essentials List]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I provide the list of essential Alexa multi room music commands to make your Amazon Echo devices rock out in every room of your home. I’ll also give you some groovy examples to play your favorite music by genre and artist /group. Alexa Multi Room Music Rocks o you were able to set up your Amazon Echo …

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5 Best Robot Mowers for Small Yards (2026 Update)

In Lawn & Garden, Home Robots by Tim Brennan

In this guide to the best robot mowers for small yards (1/8 to 1/2 acre), I’ll help you find the right mower for your lawn-without getting too deep in the weeds. The Best Robot Lawn Mower for You ust because your yard is small doesn’t mean mowing it is effortless. I picked up an ECOVACS robot mower last season for …

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Echo 4th Gen vs Echo Plus: Speaker ‘Sound-Off, Bro’ [2026]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Amazon Echo 4th Gen vs Echo Plus 2nd Gen: Want to know which of these Echo speakers is the best Alexa speaker for listening to music? Alright rock star, you are in the right place. In this post, I’ll tell you which of these two Echo devices I think sound best and are best equipped for cranking out your favorite …

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Function101 vs Siri: Best Remote for Apple TV? (2026)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

I tested Function101 vs Siri—in this article, I’ll break down which remote is actually better for Apple TV. My Experience Testing Both Remotes s someone who loves Apple TV but finds the Siri remote frustrating to use, I started looking for a better alternative. The Function101 Button Remote caught my eye as a simpler, more traditional option with physical buttons. …

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SNOO vs mamaRoo: 2026 Parent Guide to Smart Bassinets

In Parenting by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the SNOO vs mamaRoo smartest bassinets for sleep-deprived parents. Sleep Savers for Tired Parents y kids are older now, but I still remember those sleepless nights like they were yesterday. My oldest, Chris, never slept through the night-no matter what we tried. Rocking, singing, even late-night car rides-nothing worked. If a SNOO smart sleeper bassinet …

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Why is Echo Dot Red? How to Fix It [Steady or Blinking]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll help you answer the question “why is Echo Dot Red” and walk you through how to fix it step by step. Echo Dot’s Mysterious Light Ring love the Amazon Echo line of smart speakers. I currently have four Echo Dots in addition to several other Alexa electronic devices that include two Echo Shows, a Fire TV …

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Meural Canvas vs Samsung Frame: Art. Ask for More.

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll give a non-art connoisseur’s thoughts and opinions on the Meural Canvas vs Samsung Frame digital art/photo frames. Art. Ask For More. You might recall this tagline for an Americans for the Arts ad campaign that first aired in the 80s and was narrated by Donald Trump-er, I mean Alec Baldwin. It was designed to encourage parents …