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Digital assistants are taking over US, British, Canadian and Australian homes. Chances are you or someone you know has had a recent conversation with Siri, Apple’s virtual helper, or Alexa, Amazon’s version. In this article we are going to focus on Alexa. So for those of you thinking about buying a smart speaker (or just curious about […]
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For a weapon that can take life in seconds, everyone who uses guns must know how to shoot safely. In my opinion, shooting guns safely is an art. And the only place where you can learn this art is at a shooting or a rifle range. Gun violence accounts for more than 40,000 deaths annually
Are shooting ranges a safe place to learn how to handle guns? Read More »
In this article, I’m going to cover how a smart home works and the different smart home automation protocols that are used to control smart devices within your home.I’m gonna cover Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth.How Wi-Fi Works with Your Smart Home DevicesWi-Fi is the number one protocol that has been used for a long
Leaving your home unattended for any period can be daunting, unless of course you have the proper home security gear. Break-ins and robberies capture news headlines making me conscious about how I manage all my stuff and assure my home safety. Surprisingly, I’ve learnt several tips from my mother, which I share in this article. The
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What are pool alarms?Keeping a swimming pool requires the duty of assuring safety around the swimming pool. Pool alarms are excellent means to accomplish this task. Pool alarms are devices that alert whenever there is an intrusion of pool water. A pool alarm is a detector that identifies an uninvited entrance into the
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Anything they can do, you can do better. There are many appliances and devices, which have successfully been made smart, and some cunning integrations with IFTTT, but that isn’t the limit of possibilities. Fancy putting that revolutionary smart tech idea you had last week into action? Here’s how…RASPBERRY Pi STARTER KIT Check Price at Amazon You may
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Here I cover the best smart pet feeders, toys, and trackers! If you love your pet but lead a busy life, smart technology can provide you with various ways to reach out remotely and check in, feed or even play with your pal. If your pet has free rein of your home, you can take advantage of
Paws for Thought: A guide to the Best Smart Pet Devices Read More »
1. HAVE YOU TRIED TURNING IT OFF AND ON AGAIN? There’s a reason this is the adopted catchphrase of IT departments the world over (whether they like it or not). Some prefer to say ‘power cycle’, but it means the same thing. Smart devices, like any computers, might have minor bugs that, over time, fill their
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If you’re becoming reliant on more and more smart home devices, you might start to wonder how they will handle a power cut. Computers, especially older ones, could take these things rather badly! And what if your security, your doorbell and even your locks are connected to the grid? First things first – power cuts are not
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Not every device works with every other, and while Routines and Shortcuts offer the potential for more powerful commands, there is a tool that already has a much broader reach. IFTTT (IF This, Then That) is a free system for bringing together your software and your devices to create new functions. WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IFTTT? IFTTT
What is IFTTT and How Does It Work? Read More »