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REVIEW UPDATE: Canary Home Security

August 12, 2015 0 Eric Murrell

Better every day. We originally took at look at the Canary home security system earlier this year; at that time, we recommended it on a trial basis as we experienced some outages and bugs related to early software for a…

Home Goods

REVIEW: Tuft & Needle Mattress

July 15, 2015 4 Eric Murrell

Save money and sleep a whole lot better. Disclaimer: The folks at Tuft & Needle very kindly provided a mattress for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. I was sleeping in the dip. If you’ve owned a…

Automation

First Look: Rheem Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater with EcoNet

June 24, 2015 2 Eric Murrell

A long, hot shower without the guilt. As much as I never thought I’d write a post about a water heater, I bet you never expected to read a blog post about one… but, here we both are! As it…

Automation

REVIEW: XY Find It Beacon

June 5, 2015 17 Eric Murrell

Disclaimer: The folks at XY Find It very kindly provided several bluetooth tags for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. It’s human nature to be forgetful. Although Evernote, Google Calendar, and 1Password have whipped my digital life…

First Look

24 Hours with the Apple Watch

May 13, 2015 2 Eric Murrell

The beginning of something great. After waiting for a nerd’s eternity, my hotly anticipated Apple Watch Sport arrived yesterday. I’ve spent the last 24 hours putting it through every kind of test I can think of. Here are a handful…

Audio/Video

How I Made My Internet Connection 10x Faster

April 28, 2015 9 Eric Murrell

Get what you’re paying for. Netflix was dropping out constantly, and that was the final straw. Like many of you, Netflix has become the focal point of entertainment in our house. It’s what the kids watch when they need a…

Gadgets

Apple Watch and the Smart Home

April 6, 2015 0 Eric Murrell

Yes, I’m getting an Apple Watch. It may not be the first “wearable” computer on the market, but it’s probably the first one that matters. The Apple II made computers accessible. The iPhone made them a constant companion. The Apple…

Audio/Video

REVIEW: Canary Home Security

March 30, 2015 8 Eric Murrell

Home security systems have almost become a joke. They come with most new home these days, but I can’t think of a single person I know who uses theirs on a regular basis. From false alarms to forgotten pass codes,…

Lighting

REVIEW: Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight

March 2, 2015 4 Eric Murrell

Both bright and smart. Disclaimer: The folks at Leeo very kindly provided a Smart Alert Nightlight for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. Everyone wants to keep their family safe. From security gadgets to smart alarms, home…

Automation

First Look: Chamberlain MyQ Garage

February 24, 2015 2 Eric Murrell

For the forgetful. Generally speaking, I’m a creature of habit. I try to keep the same morning routine. I like to leave work at the same time every day. I leave my keys on the same plate every time I…