Make Windows feel like home: How to personalize the Start menu
It may be a surprise to some to learn that the Windows Start menu isn’t just a static thing. In fact, you can customize it how you like. You can pin apps and folders into…
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Hidden iOS 26.2 code points to mystery Apple smart home accessory
Apple’s smart-home lineup is currently limited to Apple TV and HomePod, but according to rumors, the company plans to explore this segment even further with a new iPad-like hub and an array of accessories. While…
If you have a home media collection, you need to try Kodi
Kodi is an open-source entertainment platform that plays your films, music, and videos and lets you view your pictures locally and over your home network. You can also stream content, play games, and much more.…
Haven’t switched to the new Apple Home? You just got an extension
If you’ve been dragging your feet about updating to the latest version of Apple’s Home architecture, good news (sort of), you’re getting a brief reprieve. In an updated support document spotted by MacRumors, Apple says…
Meet geofencing, the magical smart home superpower you aren’t using (yet)
Imagine this: You pull up to your driveway and your garage door opens like magic. You head for your doorstep and walk right through the front door, no keys needed. Already, your favorite playlist is…
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…
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,…