Chances are, you or someone in your family received a laptop, tablet, or some other smart, Internet-connected device as a gift this holiday season. Related: How to prepare your house for the Internet of Things To help keep your family safe during the holidays, McAfee, a leading cybersecurity company, offers up the following tips: Think […]
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10 Tips: Using Amazon Alexa with a Crestron Home Control System for Advanced Voice Control of Your Home.
From the editor: This article is based purely on the author’s experience integrating Amazon Alexa with Crestron. There are other brands of home control systems that offer similar voice control perks. by Will Gilbert, Greg Michelier and Rock Scofield of Think Simple One of the most exciting developments in home control is the alliance […]
Get the GuideHow to Have a Smart Home for Less Than $1,000
Enjoying the benefits and convenience that a smart home can provide no longer has to be a big expenditure of time or money. These days, you can simply order the devices you want, or buy them right off the shelf, and install them yourself. If the install it yourself part sounds intimidating, there’s always the […]
Get the GuideIoT Devices: Are You Prepared for Accept the Risk?
Don’t let your happy holidays become unhappy hackidays. Check out the findings of McAfee’s survey to better protect yourself and your IoT (Internet of Things) devices from falling prey to hacking predators. IoT devices range from laptops and tablets to toys, so be sure you’re well prepared. McAfee‘s November 14th announcement, which reported the results […]
Get the GuideGoogle Project Sunroof is Like Zillow for Your Solar Panels
It’s usually the biggest question facing any homeowner looking to possibly add solar panels to their roof: Will solar panels be effective on my house? Google’s Project Sunroof aims to answer that burning question. The mega-company has created an online tool to help homeowners make the move into solar by providing you with a wealth […]
Get the GuideOn-wall Speakers from Klipsch are Slim and Pair Great With Flat TVs
Not everyone enjoys the look of traditional floor standing speakers, nor do they enjoy the floor space they take up. Yet, they are noted as being the best style to use if you want the best sound quality possible. Klipsch has designed an innovative on-wall speaker that solves this problem. Their Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall […]
Get the GuideShould You Cover Your Speakers With Grilles?
By Kevin Gallucci To be frank, this is a topic that has no right or wrong answer, but there are a lot of different opinions about the best configuration. Views differ from one manufacturer to the next and from one consumer to the next, as well. Before I offer an argument one way or another, […]
Get the GuideAudio Research Tube Amp: Gateway to Audio Nirvana?
If you’re new to high performance audio, there is a very big question you will eventually ask yourself, “To Tube or not to Tube.” The majority of amplifiers available are solid-state, which rely on transistors to amplify the signal, but there is an unexplainable mystique to a tube amplifier. If you’re considering a tube amp, […]
Get the Guide10 Best Cyber Monday Smart Home Deals on Amazon
Cyber Monday is in full swing, and Amazon offers a wealth of smart home devices. You’ll find a huge assortment of everything you need to more efficiently manage your home’s lights, appliances, garage doors, thermostats, and more. Here are 10 of the best deals you’ll find today on Amazon. Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled, […]
Get the GuideTop 5 AV Receivers That Will Bring Your Movies to Life
You might think it’s not possible to get a “true” home cinema experience from an AV receiver, but you should take another look at the latest collection of receivers being produced today. You will likely be pleasantly surprised with what they have to offer. Related: AV receivers vs. soundbars Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Neural:X […]
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