Gadgets
Best 4K HDMI Gaming Monitors with UHD & HDR
Whether for XBOX or PlayStation, these monitors are capable of displaying the highest quality 4K images via HDMI with UHD and HDR 10. Ports, power, and more.
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Apple Guides
Top 5 Wireless Chargers for iPhone & Android
Wireless charging uses magnetic induction to charge devices without requiring any manual insertion of cables or plugs. Energy is transferred via touch-contact from the ‘charging pad’ into the back of your iPhone or Android device.
Gadgets
Optimal Netgear Orbi Router Settings for Signal Strength and Speed
To access these settings, login to orbilogin.com (while connected to the network), click the Advanced tab, then choose Advanced Setup from the left sidebar menu. These settings are only available if your Orbi is in 'Router mode'.
Apps
Control Existing Window Blinds with Voice & App
This is the simplest, most cost-effective way to automate existing window blinds, without professional installation and programming.
Gadgets
Sonos One vs. Sonos Play:1 - What's the difference?
The main, and biggest, difference between the 'Play:1' and 'One' is Alexa - the Sonos One has Amazon Alexa voice assistant built in. Both the Sonos Play:1 and Sonos One have 2 drivers, built-in WiFi, a standard wall plug, and are wall-mount compatible.
Buttons
Fibaro Z-Wave Button: Big & Simple
This stand-out push button for Z-Wave smart homes (including Samsung SmartThings), developed by Fibaro, can function as a standalone panic button or a scene controller. Depending on your configuration, a single push can trigger any number of devices and automations.
Apps
WebCoRE Automation for SmartThings
WebCoRE is capable of executing automation flows using inputs from any Z-Wave or Zigbee device connected to your SmartThings hub. Explore pistons...
Apps
Flic Mini Buttons for Smart Home Automation (Released 2023)
The Logi Pop smart button is, by far, the most aesthetically pleasing IoT push button. However, this beautifully designed smart button requires an additional hub for basic remote operation. To achieve an experience comparable to a native SmartThings device, you'll need to use a custom device handler & smart app, on top of IFTTT web hooks.
Apple Guides
3 Steps to fix Frozen MacBook on Startup
If your MacBook or MacBook Pro is frozen and unresponsive, save yourself a trip to the Genius Bar by following these simple reset steps.
Door Locks
Top 3 Smart Z-Wave Deadbolts for Home Automation
For both standard and non-standard doors, or doors with decorative door handles, you should consider adding a deadbolt-only smart device to the door to enable remote control and access. A smart deadbolt is simply a locking mechanism that fits into the existing deadbolt cut-out in your door, and connects to the internet to allow for remote access and programming.
Apple Guides
iPhone XS vs. iPhone XR: Compare Price, Specs, and Design
On Wednesday, September 12th, 2018, Apple unveiled a total of 3 new iPhones: the iPhone XS/XS Max starting at $999, iPhone XR starting at $749...
Home
Ring Floodlight & Spotlight Cams for Smart Home Security
The Ring Spotlight cam combines motion-activated security lighting with Wifi security camera. The perfect addition to any smart home with...
Apple Guides
Apple Announces iPhone XR: 6.1-Inch Display for $749
Compared to the iPhone 8 Plus (5.5 inch screen), the iPhone XR has a bigger display (measuring 6.1 inches), but a smaller overall body and...
Apple Guides
How to Mount iMac Display to Adjustable Arm Mount for Thick Desktops
Once I found an arm-mount that could fit my desk, I needed to convert the 2 Apple Cinema Displays to VESA-compatible mounts. It's easy to swap
Door Locks
Compare Schlage Locks: Connect vs. Touch vs. Sense
Which Schlage locks work natively with Samsung SmartThings? What is the difference in Schlage Touch vs. Connect vs. Sense? Read to find out