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Nixplay Vs Dragon Touch Vs Pix-Star: Digital Frame Wars!

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In this latest article of my digital frame comparison series, I’ll do a deep dive comparison between Nixplay vs Dragon Touch vs Pix-Star wi-fi connected frames. The Best Digital Frame for You igital photo frames have become my go-to gift for the holiday season this year. I bought frames for my sister, nephew, both my kids, and my kids’ girlfriends. …

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33 Scary Things to Ask Alexa in 2025 (#7 is Creepy)

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll help you get your spooky on with the biggest list of scary things to ask Alexa on the web. Whether you’re looking for creepy Easter eggs, weird questions, or even some funny things to say, we’ve got you covered. So, be afraid. Be very afraid. 👻 How Do You Make Alexa Scary? ne of the most …

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Nixplay vs Skyzoo vs Aeezo: Digital Frame Face-Off!

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

Today, I compare three digital photo frames to give you the “full picture” between the Nixplay vs Skyzoo vs Aeezo. My goal is to help you decide which is the right one to hold your precious memories. If you are short on time, the main differences between the three frames are this: The Nixplay is the best digital photo frame …

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How To Stop Hue Lights Turning On After Power Outage [2025]

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 2025: 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 …

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Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen: Big Orb Update? [2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare Amazon’s latest Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen, its predecessor. If you are short on time and want to learn the key differences between the two, here they are: Echo Dot 5th Gen enhances audio with a 1.73″ speaker and improved bass, adding a built-in Eero Wi-Fi extender, temperature, and motion sensors for advanced …

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5 Best Remotes that Work with Alexa [2025 Update]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I examine five of the best remotes that work with Alexa right now. A few of them also work with Google Assistant. If you are looking for a remote that lets you control your devices using your voice, you have come to the right place. So as not to keep you in suspense, here are my top …

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How To Fix Fire TV Cube Black Screen [2025 Update]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In the article, I help you figure out why you are getting a Fire TV Cube Black Screen. The black screen can appear intermittently for a few seconds every so often during programming or sometimes it will cause the program to become frozen altogether. ?️Editor’s Note: While many of the fixes I pose here will likely also work for Amazon …