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What’s a Simple Way to Video Chat with My Elderly Parents?
The pandemic has been rough on everyone, especially when it comes to maintaining connection with the people we love. Luckily, technology allows us to maintain these connections in all sorts of useful ways. Chats. Game nights. Video calls. You can even watch movies together — even if you aren’t in the same room.
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Turn Your Pixel’s Stand Charger Into a Smart Home Controller
I love my Google Pixel Stand. It works great with Androids and iPhones alike — yes, I charge both — and it gives me the fastest wireless charge I could get among the many similar stands that do the same thing (10W Android; presumably 7.5W iPhone). And now, thanks to an update, you can even…
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How To Prepare Blink And Arlo Webcams For Mandatory 2FA
Following Nest’s and Ring’s leads, the smart-home security camera companies Arlo and Blink announced they are making two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory for all users by the end of 2020.
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How To Get The Most Out Of Ring’s New Privacy Features
Lately, it seems like there’s been a new controversy surrounding Ring’s smart home security products every few days.