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Aug 1, 2026
How to Automate Your Garage With Smart Home Tech
Your garage is probably the least automated room in your home. Here's how to change that with smart openers, sensors, and lighting that costs under $200.
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Jul 29, 2026
Why Your Smart Home Needs an Ethernet Backbone (And How to Add One)
WiFi is great until you have 40 devices on it. Here's why hardwiring key devices makes everything faster and more reliable.
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Jul 28, 2026
How to Set Up Home Assistant on a Mini PC
A mini PC is the best hardware for Home Assistant once you outgrow a Raspberry Pi. Here's the complete setup walkthrough from hardware selection to first dashboard.
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