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How to simplify Wi-Fi management with ASUS Smart Home Master
If you have a Wi-Fi 7 router from ASUS or a ZenWiFi mesh system that supports this standard, you get a brand new feature: Smart Home Master. Its purpose is to simplify the process of managing your network, by allowing you to create multiple types of Wi-Fi networks that are automatically optimized for different purposes. For example, you can quickly…
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Home Depot Decor Days sale is live from $19 — 25 deals I’d shop on patio furniture and more
Home Depot is famous for being a one-stop home improvement shop — but what might surprise you is that it’s also a home decor and furniture destination. In fact, today kicks off the first day of Home Depot’s Decor Days, a five-day, online-only savings event. From now through May 5, you can save up to 50% off home and decor…
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Is Buying a Home Warranty Worth It?
Before you buy a home warranty, consider how comfortable you are with the answers to these queries. If you aren’t happy, shop around first. 1. Do I already have protection? As noted above, new-home appliances may already be covered. Even if your appliances aren’t new, they may still be under warranty if you made the purchase with a credit card.…
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Five Ways to Protect Your Privacy When Using Smart Home Tech
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We might not live in a Jetsons-like future with robot maids and flying cars, but we do have the technology to transform our standard houses into futuristic smart homes. There are some very compelling reasons to do that, including having more control over your environment, increased automation for repeated tasks,…
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How tariffs will likely hit you in your smart home – Computerworld
The Wall Street Journal explains that smaller electrical device makers in the tech sector are all deeply uncertain as to how they will be impacted, but many might attempt to convert customers to subscription-based services. Software is cheaper and easier to import than hardware, after all – plus, you know, personal data appears to have become the new gold in…
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5 Ways to Improve Your Home Projector Setup
Owning a home projector was once a luxury that cost hundreds of dollars, but nowadays, they are more affordable and accessible. With a broader range of retailers offering projectors, setting up a home theater is easier than ever. However, installing a projector differs from setting up a traditional television because you must consider image quality, sound, and overall comfort. To…
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ChatGPT is a hidden goldmine for home cooks – here’s five prompts to become a better chef
Forget the fancy knives, quirky kitchen tools, and high-end pans; the kitchen gadget you need the most is ChatGPT. OpenAI’s chatbot has become a go-to for me when I’m cooking, helping in everything from coming up with recipes to identifying where a recipe went wrong. If you’re a home cook looking to make your life easier, these are five ChatGPT…
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The Best Caulks for Small Home Projects
Our tester, José Amézquita, tested eight caulks and sealants from brands like DAP, Flex Seal, GE, Gorilla, Loctite, Sashco, and White Lightning against tests for adhesion, ease of dispensing, permeability, cure time, durability at cold and hot temperatures, and ease of removal from skin. He found that the performance of most products was pretty much indistinguishable from one another. Their…
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Tired of price hikes? Xfinity launches 5-year price lock on its home internet plans
About a year ago, I gave my internet service provider the heave-ho, after a steady stream of price increases kept driving my internet bill upward. And I’m betting that I’m not the only person tired of ever-changing internet prices. Word of customer dissatisfaction with escalating internet prices must have reached Comcast, the largest internet service provider in the U.S. The…
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Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh
Get rid of cooking odors, mustiness, and problematic pet ‘aromas’ By Catherine Roberts Bad smells in your home can be more than just unpleasant. They can also indicate the presence of potential health hazards, such as spoiled food in your fridge, mold in your bathroom, or even leaking gas. And while some sources of stink can be easily dispatched, others…
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