P3 International/How-To Geek If rising energy prices have you wincing when it comes time to pay your electric bill, you might be interested in investigating how much power all the gadgets and appliances in your home use. For that, you ...

Built3D Love using your Nest Hub or Echo Show in the kitchen but hate losing counter space? Use one of these handy under-cabinet mounts to get it off your counters. Why Under-Mount Your Smart Display? Back in the day, it ...

Daniel Krason/Shutterstock.com Everyone has their own method for loading the dishwasher. Some people like to angle their dishes toward the center, some keep spoons separate to prevent them from hugging each other out of solidarity, and some (me) purposely do ...

Hendrickson Photography/Shutterstock.com Who wants to pay good money for electricity they’re not even getting any benefit from? Here are some common energy vampires to look for around your home. What’s an Energy Vampire? If you’re a fan of pop psychology ...

Kasa You might be surprised to learn how much power various things around your home use when nobody is, well, using them. By plugging them into a smart plug or power strip, you save money (while saving yourself a hassle ...

Kasa Whether you’re setting up a spooktacular Halloween display or a cozy Christmas scene, you really should grab a pack of smart plugs. Why Are Smart Plugs Perfect for the Holidays? Over the years, I have used a lot of ...

Connectivity Standards Alliance The Matter smart home open standard promises to tidy up the mess that has been smart home products over the years, and it’s off to a promising start. Samsung has announced that it will be supporting Matter-compatible ...

Lenovo Alarm clocks have an interesting existence. They’re something many of us desperately need, and yet a few seconds after they start working as requested, we want to smash them to pieces or throw them out the window in front ...

Connectivity Standards Alliance With Matter 1.0 officially announced and the certification of products just around the corner, you’ll want to learn these terms to understand how your current and future smart home gear fits into the Matter smart home. Knowing ...

Reolink Wireless security cameras can save you the hassle of running dedicated wiring, but they require a strong Wi-Fi signal. Here’s how to get a better signal for your cameras. Reposition the Router or Cameras It’s tough to pick a ...