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From opening your garage door as you drive up to arming your security system when you leave, a geofence can make your smart home work like magic.

Bluetooth-connected power tools might seem unnecessary at first glance, but they actually offer real advantages.

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If you have old smart home devices you are replacing or don't use, I have the ways to give them new life and purpose.

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The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) packs high-res video, but its brilliant Gemini AI is the biggest justification for ...

Have you ever wondered what happens to your clothing after you donate it? One TikToker wanted to find out, so he sent along ...

The latest version of the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)—yeah, that’s the name—is a real Jekyll and Hyde of a ...