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How to Set Up a Child's Smart Bedroom
Do your children love your smarthome tech? Here's how to give them their very own smart bedroom.
How to Make Your Family Love Your Smarthome
If your family doesn't love your smarthome, they won't use it. If they won't use it, why have it? Give them a reason to love it.
How to Make Nearly Any Dumb Appliance Smart
Got a lot of dumb appliances in your house? Make them smart with smart plugs! We'll show you how.
How to Control Your Entire Smarthome Through One App
A Smarthome comes with tons of apps. But did you know you can control everything with just one? We'll show you how.
Netflix’s Parental Controls Are Terrible
Netflix's parental controls are bad. Mature trailers are shown on "Kids" profiles, children can easily escape their profiles, and PINs aren't flexible, either.
How to Secure Your Synology NAS from Ransomware
Synology devices are under attack from ransomware. Here's how to protect your NAS.
How to Factory Reset a Router
A factory reset can fix many router problems just like reinstalling Windows can solve many PC issues. Here's how to do it.
Why Are Companies Still Storing Passwords In Plain Text?
It's 2019. Why are companies still storing passwords in plain text?
How to Make Your Google Home Quieter at Night
If your Google Home is too loud when you ask it to off lights at night, you can fix that. Just use Night Mode and device grouping. Here's how.
How to Control Your Ceiling Fans in a Smarthome
Your ceiling fan doesn't need a pull chain and light switch. Here's how to integrate your fans into your smarthome.
How to Make Your Garage Door Smart
Tired of wondering if you closed your garage door? Stop getting out of bed to check---make your door smart instead!
What’s New in Chrome 76, Available Now
Chrome 76 arrives next week. Some big changes: Flash is now disabled by default. And websites won't be able to detect and block incognito mode anymore.
USB-RF vs. Bluetooth for Mice and Keyboards: Which Is Better?
You can buy a wireless keyboard and mouse as Bluetooth or with an RF dongle. But which is better?
5 Smarthome Devices You Shouldn't Buy
Not all "smart" gadgets are a smart buy. Here are five types of smarthome gadgets you should skip.
How to Make Your TV Display Art (or Family Photos)
Your TV doesn't have be boring when you aren't using it. Here's how to display art or family photos on your television.
Where to Place Your Router for the Best Wi-Fi Speeds
Wi-Fi slow? Try moving your router. Here's where you should put it.
How Alexa Listens for Wake Words
Your Amazon Echo doesn't record audio until it hears a wake word. Here's how it knows what a wake word sounds like.
Why Am I Getting Spam From My Own Email Address?
Ever get a spam email from your address? You're not alone.
Zoom Lets Websites Start Filming You Without Your Consent, Even on Windows
Hey Windows users, Zoom also puts you at risk. Websites you visit can start filming you without your consent if you have Zoom installed.