Apple just pushed a key smart home feature into 2025
Looking forward to using Siri and HomeKit to control your robot vacuum? Your wait just got a little longer. An edit to a teeny-tiny footnote at the bottom of the Apple Home product page indicates…
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Fix your spotty home Wi-Fi signal with this simple $27 gadget
If you have patchy Wi-Fi in certain areas of your home, there’s an easy and affordable fix in the shape of this TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender. Now available for $27 at Amazon, this tiny gadget…
TV or not, Apple is coming to save the smart home
As a young mythical beast, the Macalope was raised on a steady diet of Apple rumors. The neighbors were, frankly, concerned. They have very little nutritional value. (“They” being the rumors, not the neighbors.) There…
Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
Network security sounds like something that would concern an IT manager at a big company, but even ordinary home users have good reasons not to leave their small home networks to the wind. It’s about…
More than Internet: 9 ways to maximize your home network
You have secured the router and ensured that all computers and other devices in your home have a stable connection to your small network, wireless or Ethernet. You no longer have any problems with the…
Apple may be gearing up to launch its first smart home camera
After a year in which Apple launched the Vision Pro and updated nearly every device in its catalog, you might think Apple is going to rest for a while. According to a new rumor, that’s…
8 expert tips for picking the right robot vacuum for your home
Nobody loves vacuuming. That’s why robot vacuums have become the darlings of smart home technology, promising to tackle one of our most tedious household chores. But with hundreds of models flooding the market, ranging from…
Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
Let’s face it, there are many work scenarios in which a full-fledged Windows laptop is overkill. Emails, documents, spreadsheets, and even presentations, are all easily handled using online apps — something a Chromebook can accomplish…
You can get stronger Wi-Fi throughout your home for just $23
Are you getting spotty Wi-Fi signal strength in certain areas of your home? Maybe places where the connection dies completely? Or where the signal is weak enough to cause dropouts and slowdowns? One option is…
How to try a new laptop at home before you commit to buying it
A new laptop is a big commitment. Even if you opt for one of the best laptops that are highly recommended, you still have to spend some time using it to be sure it’s the…