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Moen vs YoLink: Best Smart Leak Detector Comparison

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

If you’re comparing Moen vs YoLink for a leak detector shut-off system, you’re likely looking for the best way to prevent costly water damage. As someone who has personally dealt with a major flood, I can tell you firsthand that a smart water shut-off system is worth every penny. Oh, the Irony ‘m actually writing this Moen vs YoLink article …

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5 Best Smart Portable Air Conditioners with Alexa (2025)

In Heating Cooling and Power by Tim Brennan

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 …

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Sofabaton X1S Review 2025: Now As Good As Harmony?

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

This SofaBaton X1S review is based on weeks of testing in my home, including comparisons with the older X1 and discontinued Harmony remotes. Universal Remotes Are My Jam etween here and my remote control blog, I’ve reviewed over 50 universal remotes. This includes everything from Logitech’s Harmony Elite to obscure off-brand models like the now discontinued Caavo Control Center and …

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Meural Canvas vs Canvia: 2025 Smart Art Showdown!

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In this post, I compare two very cool ‘smart art’ products: the Meural Canvas vs Canvia smart digital art frames. If you want to know the differences at a glance, here they are: Meural is available in a 16×24″ or 19×29″ frame; it comes in Black, Wood, or White and has a 100-piece basic or 30,000-piece premium (paid) collection. In …

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5 Best Robot Mowers for Rough Terrain & Yards (2025)

In Lawn & Garden, Home Robots by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’ll give you the ‘mow down’ on five of the best robot mowers for rough terrain and uneven yards that you can buy this year. Drum roll, please! Robot Mowers for Rough Yards etting a Roomba-like robot to mow your lawn is now possible where it wasn’t a few years ago. However, all robot mowers are not …

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11 Secret Amazon Alexa Cheat Codes (2025 Commands)

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’m unlocking some secret and fun Amazon Alexa cheat codes to uncover hidden commands you can try today. My Favorite Amazon Alexa Cheat Codes f you like discovering hidden tech tricks, you’re in for a treat. Over on Pinterest, my pin featuring one of these Amazon Alexa cheat codes has become my most popular pin ever with …