Try These Last Minute Halloween Smart Home and Tech Tricks

October 30, 2022

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On January 7, 1978, Emilio Marcos Des Palma Morella became the first recorded birth on the continent of Antarctica.

It’s almost trick-or-treat time, and your home’s spooky ambiance is, well, anything but. Here’s how to quickly turn the gear you have laying around—like your TV, smart speakers, and smart bulbs—into some almost instant Halloween decorations and spooky ambiance. Read More »

The people who can use the Linux sudo command are members of a small and select club, sometimes called the “sudoers” list. Each member has the same powers as root. So how do you join that club? We’ll walk through adding a person to sudoers as well as editing the sudoers file to limit permissions. Read More »

Smart displays are neat, but sometimes you just want a few helpful features of a smart display without the big screen itself. A smart clock is a great solution to this, and the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is only $30 right now—as long as you don’t mind the red color.

The Smart Clock Essential looks like a normal LED nightstand clock at first glance, but it has Alexa built-in, allowing you to sets alarms or timers easily. In addition, the clock will auto-dim at night, so the light won’t bother you while sleeping.

There is plenty more this smart clock has to offer, so make sure to read our review!

We’ve all received strange messages either in emails or via chat apps that claimed to be from friends, family, or familiar businesses, urging us to click a link. Is there a way to check these links without clicking them so you can figure out what’s up? Read More »

Google Maps is arguably one of the best services to have been created in the internet era. It’s stuffed to the brim with helpful features, including real-time traffic congestion information. Where exactly is Google getting this data from, though? Read More »

The best portable chargers and battery packs keep extra juice handy for your electronic devices when you do not have nearby access to a wall or power outlet. They can power all kinds of devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops. Here are our top picks. Read More »

Whether you’re tired of how little run time your Dyson stick vacuum has, or you’d prefer not to replace a worn-out battery with an expensive proprietary one, here’s a novel solution: use power tool batteries instead. Read More »

Are you stuck in a noisy environment? Drown it out with the Background Sounds feature built right into macOS. You can use the feature with or without headphones to boost productivity, meditate, or even get some sleep in less-than-ideal conditions. Read More »

Have you ever seen a bunch of people replying “ratio” to a tweet and not known what it means? We’ll explain what a social media ratio is and why it matters. Read More »

When implementing DevOps processes, its imperative you choose tools that promote the sustainability of projects and collaboration between teams. Learning DevOps - Second Edition will teach you how to containerize your applications, when to utilize open source tools and resources, why thorough testing is critical, and more. Dive in by downloading your free copy today. This offer ends on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Macs are well-known for being easy to use, but they also have a lot of great features hiding just below the surface that many people never notice. Whether you’re a Mac newbie or a Mac veteran, here are ten great features that you should be using. Read More »

Whether you’re a natural night owl or have some last-minute tasks to complete, there’s no mistaking the importance of a clip-on reading light. Having the right light can help you tackle your reading, writing, and other detailed tasks while remaining convenient and ready to use at any time. Read More »