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I used Tailscale to block ads on my phone while traveling, and it was amazing
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Tailscale is an amazing networking utility, and I used it to good effect while traveling to block ads on my phone.

Need more storage? Samsung's portable T7 SSD is nearly 50% OFF during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Hurry up! Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is carving 48% off one of the best solutions for portable storage, but how long will the discount last?

TerraMaster F4-424 Max review: This 10GbE 4-bay Plex NAS destroys the DiskStation DS923+
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Winning TerraMaster's F4-424 Max is the ideal upgrade choice if you need a 4-bay NAS with the best hardware.

UGREEN DXP2800 review: One of the best 2-bay NAS servers you can buy today
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Level up UGREEN is now a major manufacturer in the storage category, and the DXP2800 2-bay NAS is one of the best products you can buy.

Best smart thermostats that don't require a C wire 2025
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Smart sensing Not in the mood to rewire your home for a smart thermostat? These are the best options that don't need a C wire.

Google Home Public Preview snags CO alarm and expanded smart lock support
By Nickolas Diaz published
A watchful gaze Google detailed what's next for its Public Preview testers in the Home app.

Google Home's presence sensing is getting smarter in latest test
By Brady Snyder published
Smarter sensing Google is experimenting with using speakers, displays, streaming sticks, and game consoles to detect whether you're home or away.

Google and MediaTek teamed up on a Google Home-ready chipset
By Michael L Hicks published
CES 2025 MediaTek announced the new MT7903 Wi-Fi chip, designed for speedy Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for Thread and Matter smart home tech.
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