Home theater hack: Connect a new soundbar to an old TV
Don’t toss that tube TV! By connecting an aging TV to a soundbar, you can give your older set a massive audio boost, complete with thumping bass and even virtualized 3D sound. And if your…
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Google warns of rough edges as Gemini for Home arrives
It’s finally time to bid adieu to Google Assistant in the smart home world, as Gemini for Home has begun its slow rollout on Google smart speakers and displays. But if you’re among the lucky…
Level up your home office with this Ryzen mini PC — now $100 off
If you’re tired of suffering an old laptop that can barely hold it together while browsing Chrome tabs, then it’s time to replace it with a mini PC. Unlike a full-blown desktop, a mini PC…
I was robbed. Then I turned my home into a smart security fortress for $400
As an IT expert, I’m used to building digital fortresses. Firewalls, virus scanners, complex passwords, two-factor authentication: My tech life is a high-security zone. I thought my physical home was, too–at least until I went…
Who’s on your Wi-Fi? Here’s how to see every device on your home network
The best way to see which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi (and find out their IP and MAC addresses) is to use the open-source tool Angry IP Scanner. It’s lightweight, runs on Windows, macOS,…
More smart home makers should do what this one just did
Owners of Eight Sleep smart beds woke up in a sweat Monday night, and not because they were having bad dreams. Instead, they were literally sweating as their malfunctioning beds—which had been knocked offline due…
This Blink bundle is 59% off! Perfect for home security first-timers
The peace of mind that comes from knowing you can always check on your home via remote video feed on your phone is worth every penny you spend on a good home surveillance setup. But…
The simplest Office plan is no plan: buy Microsoft Office 2024 Home once for a flat $130
TL;DR: Own Word, Excel, and PowerPoint outright with Microsoft Office 2024 Home for $129.97 (MSRP $149.99) — no ongoing fees, just a clean one-time license for Mac or PC. If you’re tired of juggling subscriptions just to…
This killer Ryzen mini PC with tons of RAM is 33% off and perfect for home
I don’t know about you, but my desk has very little space to spare so I replaced my laptop with a mini PC—and I couldn’t be happier. Not only does a mini PC take up…
You won’t find a 1080p Wi-Fi home security cam as cheap as this one
These days, home security cameras have gotten increasingly affordable, making it easy to keep an eye on your home right from your phone no matter where you are. If you want to get in on…