Summary There are a lot of smart home products that can make a house more efficient, but none may be as cool as smart blinds. TheBlindsMagic Smart Motorized Roller Shadesare an economical way to add motorized, connected window coverings to your home and although I was skeptical about the DIY project, it’s mostly proved to be great. BlindsMagic Smart Motorized Roller Shades BlindsMagic smart shades are designed to work seamlessly with popular smart home systems, such as HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and more....

Summary For three years, iPhone owners have had exclusive access to an affordable, simple tracker that “just works”—no third-party apps required. Finally, Android owners have an answer to the AirTag in theChipolo One Point. In fact, they have multiple options, with the also newCard Point. The question is, are they any good? Google has long built-in a service aptly named “Find My Device” to every Android phone, tablet, and smartwatch for tracking those devices....

Summary Ever found yourself repeatedly uploading the same documents or using similar prompts when using AI chatbots? If so, Claude projects offers an elegant solution! Claude projects is similar to ChatGPT’s custom GPTs but more intuitive and user-friendly. Here’s a quick overview of how to use it. What Is Claude “Projects”? Claude projectsis a powerful yet intuitive feature available on Claude’s paid plans that allow you to create specific, self-contained workspaces with “Custom Instructions” and “Project Knowledge”....

After about a month of testing, the full release of Fedora Linux 42 is finally here, bringing with it a bunch of upgrades and improvements for all of its many spins and editions. If you’re using the flagship Fedora Workstation and you upgrade to 42, you’ll find yourself boosted toGNOME 48, nicknamed “Bengaluru.“That change will bring you things like improved HDR support, a “Wellbeing” screen time manager, and a battery health preservation tool....

Quick Links Gaming laptops come in a variety of sizes, and while it may seem like this isn’t the most important decision to make before buying one, it can have a domino effect on every other aspect of your new gaming PC. 14-inch vs. 15-inch vs. 17-inch Gaming Laptops Gaming laptops, like all laptops, are broadly categorized according to their diagonal screen sizes. While there are many sizes, the most common are 14" (with a 16:10 aspect ratio), 15....

Summary Google Fiber is a popular ISP, even though its availability leaves a lot to be desired. That’s why it’s always newsworthy when the service lands in a new US city. We’re probably really far off from nationwide service, but in the meantime, you can now enjoy Google’s fiber service if you live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Early adopters of the service include local establishments like Just Love Coffee and Reeves Sain Drugstore....

Summary Do you download a lot of games from the Nintendo Switch eShop? There’s a good chance you’re storing these on a microSD card, which is slowing down your load times. Here’s how to move your games to the internal storage for faster load times. There areplenty of Switch modelsto choose from, but no matter which one you have (or plan to get), there’s a good chance you’ll eventually notice a discrepancy in how fast Nintendo’s hybrid console is able to load up games versus other platforms....

Quick Links Summary What games you play are key to deciding which monitor is best for your budget. Pick a high refresh rate monitor if you want the edge in fast paced multiplayer games and your PC can handle it. Higher resolutions and lower refresh rates might be better for single player experiences. Simulations and racing games might benefit from a curved or ultrawide display. Buying a monitor for gaming can be tricky....

Summary So you want to build a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device but don’t know what CPU to get? If that’s the case, read on and find out how to pick the right CPU for a NAS, depending on whether you’ll use it exclusively as a NAS or as a multipurpose box serving multiple roles. If You Only Use the PC as a NAS, a Dual-Core CPU Will Get You By Any newer dual-coreCPUwill do the trick in the scenario where you’ll only use the machine as aNAS....

Quick Links Summary To clear your Instagram cache on Android, open the Apps screen in Settings, tap “Instagram,” and use “Clear Cache” under Storage. On iPhone, delete and reinstall the Instagram app. You can also clear your recent searches. If you’reexperiencing issues with the Instagram appor simply want to clear your recent searches, it’s easy todelete both Instagram cache typeson your iPhone and Android phone. Related:When You Should Clear an Android App’s Cache Clear Your Instagram App Cache on Android If you’re an Android user, the steps to clear your Instagram app cache may differ slightly from those discussed below....

Not many of us still have printers in our homes, but even fewer of us still own the ultra-antiquated fax machine. This relic of the 80s and 90s used to be a standard form of communication in business and could be seen in pretty much any office. It may feel like this method of sending information has gone extinct…until you’re asked to do it. It’s estimated that 40% of businesses continue to use faxing as a method of file sharing, with the most prevalence in health care, legal professions, and government agencies....

Quick Links You’ve likely heard that Verizon is offering the NFL Sunday Ticket free to customers, but as usual, there are strings attached. Football is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting season, so here’s how to score a free NFL Sunday ticket subscription from Verizon. What is the NFL Sunday Ticket? Any football fan should know what the NFL Sunday Ticket has to offer. If not, you’re in for a treat....

Quick Links Summary To hide a song in Spotify, find the song in the iPhone or Android app, tap three dots next to it, and choose “Hide This Song.” To unhide a song, tap three dots next to a hidden song and select “Hidden.” If you don’t wish to listen to certain songs while playing Spotify, hide those songs so they don’t play when you’re using the app. We’ll show you how to do that as well as how to unhide your songs in the future, if you change your mind....