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Vibration Sensors Are What Your Smart Home is Missing

When you think about smart homes, a vibration sensor might be one of the last things on your mind. After all, the spotlight is on digital assistants, pricey cameras, or fancy lighting automations. But vibration sensors are the true underdog of basic home automation and here's how you can use them.

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7 New Ways to Change How Your iPhone Looks in iOS 18

iOS 18 is the most personalized version of Apple’s iPhone operating system ever, with brand new ways to customize the UI to your liking. Here are all the new ways you can make your iPhone stand out from the crowd.

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AI Photo Editing Is Everywhere Now, but Should You Use It?

AI photo editing is becoming a standard feature on almost every new smartphone. From Samsung’s Galaxy S24 to Google’s Pixel 9, these new phones let you bend reality with just a few taps. But with great power comes great responsibility, so how can you use these tools without overdoing it?

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The New Outlook for Windows Isn't Worth Using: 8 Improvements It Needs

The new Outlook app has caused a stir. It has been a major talking point among How-To Geek readers ever since it first launched in 2023, primarily because it lacks some essential features that have been around for years in its predecessors.

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My Favorite iPhone 16 Feature Has Nothing To Do With AI or the Camera

Most of the hype around the iPhone 16 has revolved around its Camera Control button and extensive AI features. However, the new addition that could have the greatest impact on how you use your iPhone could be its 25W wireless charging capabilities.

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The next big Amazon Prime Day sale is happening again in early October, but if you're looking for a discount on your next gadget, gift, or back-to-school item right now, we have you covered.

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Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2: What's Extra?

Deciding which is the best Apple Watch for you is harder than it used to be. Both the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 10 are great wearable devices, each with strengths and weaknesses. We’ll compare both models to help you decide which one is best for you.

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Question of the Day

How Often Is Your Phone on Silent Mode?

How many of you paid for ringtones back in the day? Customizable ringtones were quite popular for a while, but it seems everyone keeps their phones on vibrate or silent mode these days. My phone is on do-not-disturb about 95% of the time to quiet the never-ending onslaught of notifications, pings, spam calls, and other junk. What about you? How often is your phone on silent, DND, or vibrate-only?

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