Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

Al and I were talking on the podcast about the Home Assistant home automation hub software. In particular, about how devilishly well designed it is for extensibility. It’s designed to be added on to, ...

Instead of responding only when something breaks, AI allows the industry to anticipate homeowner needs. This can reduce costs ...

The power of automations is what draws many of us to Home Assistant in the first place, but there’s no denying that the process can feel a little drawn-out. Good news! A new experimental Home ...

Grafana is a terrific data visualization utility, and when used with a proper database app, can turn into a gorgeous ...

The nation’s largest retailer and private employer revamped its training program last year to increase the pipeline of ...

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Build a simple Apple Reminders system with Kanban style sections and Calendar view, so you plan work blocks and avoid missed ...

Can you work a minimum wage job and retire with $2 million? A gentleman reader asks this question: "We read news about some people making six-figure incomes while living paycheck to paycheck. My ...

Nigeria’s Detty December boom is fast becoming a billion-dollar tourism engine. Yet, industry experts warn that the gains ...

Smart technology is no longer just about convenience. The same tools that let us dim lights with a voice command or check the heating from an app are quietly reshaping how we stay safe. From homes and ...

If you've been feeling bored by your smart home and its current routines too, keep reading. These are ways to configure the ...