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Turn any hard drive into networked storage with Raspberry Pi

A NAS solution can cost several hundred dollars. If you have an unused Raspberry Pi and a few hard drives lying around, you can make one yourself without spending a dime.

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How to prevent your security camera from being hacked

Even the devices we rely on for security and privacy are susceptible to malicious attack. Use these tips to lower the odds of your security camera getting hacked.

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20 Apple TV tips and tricks

The Apple TV is a seriously easy device to use which adds tons of value to your entertainment system. Below are 20 tips and tricks which will make navigating and using your Apple TV even easier.

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Here's how to make cold-brew coffee at home

Brewing cold-brew coffee yourself is easier than you think and saves money too.

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Make reusable dryer sheets for $3

Forget dryer sheets. Try making your own reusable dryer sponges for $3 and a few minutes of your time.

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4 common Amazon Echo problems and how to fix them

Amazon's Echo, Tap and Dot speakers are featured-packed and constantly improving, but they're not perfect. Here are some common problems with the connected speakers and how to fix them.

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<p>All you need is a wine bottle to keep your plants alive while you're away.</p>

Water your plants while you're away with this simple tip

Head over to your recycling bin and grab a couple of these to keep your plants alive while you're on vaycay.

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20 most useful Alexa skills

Alexa has a ton of functionality out of the box, but the real magic happens when you dig into the world of third-party skills.

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The genius trick that keeps trash bags from falling in

If your trash bags keep falling off the lip of the garbage can, try using Command Hooks to secure them and for easier removal.

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15 Amazon Echo tips and tricks

Amazon's Alexa devices are now loaded with features. Here are some tips to help you become more proficient with your Echo, Echo Dot or Tap.

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Turn your Raspberry Pi into the ultimate music streamer

If you've got a spare Raspberry Pi laying around, turn it into a DIY Sonos setup with Pi MusicBox.

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Make Spotify the default music player on your Echo

If you're tired of saying "on Spotify" every time you ask Alexa to play music, here's how to stop.

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