Summary: In this post, I’m happy to introduce you to nine smart tech gadget gifts for grads [both high school and college]. These include some brilliant must-have gadget gift ideas for dorm life as well as apartment living. Best Graduation Tech Gift Ideas his coming Fall will be an exciting one for my sons. They have decided to start their …
Nix Mini vs Spectro L vs Spectro 2: Best Color Sensor?
In this post, I compare three of the best paint color sensors out there: Nix Mini vs Spectro L vs Spectro 2. Interestingly all are made by Nix Sensor Ltd. Painting By Numbers o many details affect the way we see color, and that’s a difficult problem to overcome for individuals whose roles depend on it. That’s where Nix color …
5 Best Smart Hydroponics Systems for Beginners (2026)
View PostHow to Safely Sanitize Your Alexa Speakers [5 Easy Steps]
In this article, I present some easy DIY options on how to sanitize your Alexa speakers safely and easily, regardless of the model of the Echo smart speaker you own. I’ll include five simple steps to clean all generations of Amazon Echo, Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Dot, and even Echo Dot Kids Edition. Alexa, Let’s Get Rid of Some …
21 Smart Home Furniture Ideas You Will Love (2026)
In this blog post, I’m happy to share my picks for the best smart home furniture ideas based on several products I own and a ton of research. Looking for something specific? You can jump down to each smart home furniture category in this blog post using the links below: Smart Coffee & Side Tables Sofas & Seating Smart Beds …
Philips Hue Play Vs Bloom Vs Go Vs Iris: Smart Light Playtime!
In this article, I will cover the differences between Hue Play Vs Bloom Vs Go Vs Iris. My goal is to help you choose the best light for your indoor living space. The Hue Accent Light Dilemma hilips Hue offers a variety of playful smart light options to add color, ambiance, and accent lighting to bedazzle key living spaces in …
5 Best Smart Window Air Conditioners with Alexa (2026)
In this blog post, I share my picks for the best smart window air conditioners to help you stay cool and save money on your energy bills this year. Alexa, Make My Room Cooler! With Memorial Day coming up and temps already rising here in Massachusetts, I figured it was high time to update this blog post on the best …
5 Best Smart Portable Air Conditioners with Alexa (2026)
In this post, I share my picks for the best smart portable air conditioners to help you beat the heat-while lowering energy costs. Portable ACs Are Getting Smarter recently moved into a new apartment with side-to-side sliding windows. While I technically could install a traditional window unit vertically-like some of my neighbors here-I really didn’t love the idea. My place …