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Your smart home cameras are about to work way better together thanks to a new Matter update

Better streaming means better support across more devices

ryobi drill and impact driver on desk
Your drill is not an impact driver, and your stripped screws are proof

Your cordless drill and impact driver are suited best for different jobs.

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Black and Bronze Mygate Lock SE installed on a brown door
I switched to a smart door lock and I can't go back to a regular one

This smart door lock changes the way you enter your house.

Mobile hotspot and tethering menu on Samsung
I turned a spare Android into a Wi-Fi extender and it fixed my dead zones

A retired Android phone can easily be brought back into action as a Wi-Fi extender, helping you get rid of weak signal areas.

The side angle of a smart TV mounted
I checked my TV's standby power and the results surprised me

I always thought TVs would be power hungry.

Ryobi drill chuck
I finally learned what my drill's clutch numbers actually mean — and I stopped stripping screws immediately

Stop ignoring this setting on your cordless drill.

An old N300 series router
Buying a router in the US is about to get complicated

The FCC has banned the sale of routers made outside the US — here's what that means for you

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TP-Link Deco Mesh router beside Wi-Fi repeater
Your router's most convenient features are quietly killing your network performance — here's what to disable

These features aren't worth the tradeoff.

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An Xfinity router under a TV on a mantle
I split my Wi-Fi and had to reconnect every smart home device — one setting would have saved me

I thought I was saving my network but I created more work for myself.

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Ryobi yard tools on driveway
3 Ryobi tools you’ll want before spring yardwork starts

Get a jump on your spring yard cleanup with these time-saving tools.

piles of white and black nfc tags on desk
The best use I've found for an NFC tag has nothing to do with smart home automations

My favorite use of my NFC tags is not a smart home automation.

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The connection code for Aura Frame
My smart home devices kept disconnecting until I changed one network setting

My smart home had to take a different path to find its true self.

Google Home Premium on an iPhone.
The first thing Google Home Premium did was tell me my dog was somewhere she shouldn't be

Unexpected features arriving from the Google Gemini universe.

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A smoke alarm sits on top of a door
I swear by rechargeable batteries — but not in these devices

This is for the forgetful ones out there.

Hypershell Spring 2026 promotional ad, featuring two people wearing exoskeletons on a hill
Gear up for spring with Hypershell’s cutting-edge exoskeletons

This article is sponsored by Hypershell

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Smart TV home screen with a advertisement on
A single TV setting made my picture look better with almost no effort

A quick adjustment can instantly improve your smart TV's picture.

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A man sits in a car with a 70mai 4K Omni Dashcam visible behind the rearview mirror.
Road safety isn’t one-size-fits-all, so your dashcam shouldn’t be either

This post is sponsored by 70mai

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Ryobi tools are way better than people think

Ryobi power tools don't deserve all the flak they get.

Ryobi oscillating tool with plunge cut attachment kit
You're not getting the most out of your oscillating tool until you buy these 3 attachments

These oscillating tool attachments have saved me hours on multiple projects.

ryobi 18v lithium power tool batter in hand
You're wasting money on power tool batteries if you aren't using this simple trick

Don't do these things if you want your batteries to last long.

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