eufy The Anker-owned Eufy lineup of smart cameras is one of the few options available for people who would just rather have locally-stored data instead of putting everything on the…
Your Eufy Camera Might Be Uploading Unencrypted Pictures
Can I Hook Up a Generator Directly to My House?
J.J. Gouin/Shutterstock.com Improperly hooking up your generator can burn your house down or kill line workers. A properly connected generator has safety mechanisms to prevent both outcomes. It might be…
Your Google Smart Speaker Is a Bluetooth Speaker, Too
Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek There are a few different ways to play music, podcasts, and other audio on a Google Nest or other Assistant smart speaker. Bluetooth is the…
Which Smart Speaker Has the Best Audio Quality?
Albert Garrido / Shutterstock.com Despite their audio-focused nature, people rarely talk about the actual audio quality of Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, and Apple smart speakers. Which one should you get…
The 25 Best Smart Home Gifts for 2022
Google Nest If you’re shopping with the intent to expand a friend’s stable of smart home devices or bring a relative’s home into the 21st century, you can’t beat these…
How Much Money Will Unplugging My TV and Accessories Save?
Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com Your television and all the devices plugged into it can easily use 30W or more of standby power. Unplugging the TV and devices when you’re not using them can…
These Smart Fitness Mirrors Can Beat Up Your Other Mirrors
Echelon Smart fitness mirrors are one of those products that imply you mean business when working out. It’s not like having an old exercise bike covered in a pile of laundry…
4 Simple Ways to Combat Energy Vampires and Save Money
Benjamin Clapp/Shutterstock.com Nobody wants to spend money on wasted electricity. Here are some simple ways to cut back on the waste around your home and lower your electric bill. Learn…
Anker Just Made a Better AirTag Than Apple
Eufy Apple introduced the AirTag in 2021 as a small Bluetooth-powered tag for tracking items for $29. Anker has now introduced a tracker compatible with the same Apple “Find My”…
Should You Turn Your Water Heater Off While On Vacation?
FotoDuets/Shutterstock.com It’s generally best to skip turning off the water heater and use the vacation mode or lowest setting to avoid problems. If you’re headed out of town for a…