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Amazon Echo 101: The basics of Alexa
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Amazon Alexa and Echo are one in the same, right? Sort of. Not really. But yes and no. Let's break down what's what in the hottest little AI we've seen since HAL

First look at Omron Evolv: Smart blood pressure tracking on Android
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Second in a series of how Phil is trying to not die after years and years of running Android Central. (And doing other unhealthy things.)

Staying stationary with MrMobile: Home is where the tech is
By MrMobile last updated
MrMobile and Modern Dad take on all the home tech one needs to Stay Immobile.

Modern Dad on the LG G6
By Phil Nickinson last updated
For the first time in years, LG has ratcheted back its habit of crazy design, and that's led to a pretty darn capable Android smartphone.

Highway to the top-notch tech zone with MrMobile and Modern Dad!
By MrMobile, Phil Nickinson last updated
GoPro and solar and watches — oh, my! It's Top Notch Tech with MrMobile and Modern Dad!

Logitech Harmony paired with Android is the ultimate universal remote
By Phil Nickinson last updated
If you spend a lot of time in the living room with a lot of entertainment devices, the Logitech Harmony system is a worthy investment.

Netatmo Weather Station is long on looks, longer on data
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It was time to update my home weather station from something functional but ugly to something decidedly more modern. Netatmo has fit the bill nicely.

Alpine Halo9 review: Android Auto and CarPlay are big and brilliant
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Every car should have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. And the single-DIN Alpine Halo9 makes that a reality for cars that otherwise couldn't handle bigger units. And the screen is still HUGE.

What it's like to live under the Google Advanced Protection Program
By Phil Nickinson last updated
The strongest consumer-level security Google has requires a few trade-offs, but it also gives a great deal of peace of mind.

VPN for dummies ... Or Dads ... Or why it's time to finally take the plunge
By Phil Nickinson published
A good VPN isn't as complicated as it used to be, but it's still a pretty big step for a "regular" user to take. But it's time to get my family used to it. Their data may depend on it.
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