We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Switching to a new smartphone is exciting, but transferring all that precious data from your old device, such as pictures, files, contacts, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Taking the plunge and upgrading your home with smart technology can seem overwhelming at first. There's a lot to sort through for the ...

Let there be light.

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

You’ll need to make a raft of decisions before you choose which smart switches to install in your home, and your choices will be influenced by everything from the ...

If you're a remote worker, making sure your home office setup is as smart as possible can have some real productivity and comfort upsides.