In the post, I promise to give you a “full-picture” comparison of the Aura Carver vs Nixplay vs Skylight digital frames. Don’t want the details? Here is a quick summary of the main differences: The Aura Carver has the highest resolution at 1920×1200 vs 1280×800 for the other two. Nixplay has the most features, including a touchscreen, a motion sensor, …
Echo Dot Kids vs Echo Dot: 7 Big Updates for 2025
View PostHow to Connect Amazon Alexa to College Dorm Wi-Fi
In this post, I provide four solutions to the curious challenge of how to connect Amazon Alexa to college dorm Wi-Fi. These tips will work with Google Assistant and other smart speakers as well. You basically have four options: Option 1: Follow College / University Guidelines to Connect Option 2: Ask IT to Add Alexa’s MAC Address to the Network …
17 Best Smart Home Gifts for Tech Lovers (2025)
View PostSonos Beam vs Bose Smart: Best Alexa Soundbar? (2025)
In this post, I’ll share my hands-on experience with the latest Sonos Beam vs Bose Smart Soundbar, two of the top contenders for your home theater upgrade. Both have Alexa built in. Battle of the Alexa Soundbars ‘ve tested the Sonos Beam in my bedroom and the Bose Smart Soundbar in my living room, and I appreciate them both for …
5 Best Alexa Smart Plugs for Under $30 in 2025
In this blog post, I take a close look at the best Alexa smart plugs you can buy today, based on extensive testing and research. Control Your Home Smarter-For Less f you’re still reaching behind the nightstand to turn on a lamp, it’s time for an upgrade. With a smart plug that works with Amazon Alexa, you can control your …
Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen: Which to Buy in 2025?
In this blog post, I am happy to share my experience owning both the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen vs 4th Gen speakers for well over a year now. Alexa Smart Orb Showdown have 12 Amazon Echo devices scattered throughout my home, including multiple Echo Dots from nearly every generation. The Echo Dot 5th Gen brought some welcome new features, …
5 Best Remotes that Work with Alexa [2025 Update]
In this article, I examine five of the best remotes that work with Alexa right now. A few of them also work with Google Assistant. If you are looking for a remote that lets you control your devices using your voice, you have come to the right place. So as not to keep you in suspense, here are my top …