I got the AirPods Max headphones mainly for travel, but ended up loving them for almost everything. Previously, I used the AirPods Pro for almost everything, and tried some Soundcore Q45’s and Bose QuietComfort’s for traveling. But the AirPods Max are now the go-to for everything except the gym and when I’m out walking. Some…
Do you ever get sore or uncomfortable when working from your home office? Does your wrist ever hurt after using the mouse for a while, or from typing with your wrists perched on the edge of the desk? Or does your back start to ache from sitting too long? These are all common issues when…
My home office was a mess. There was clutter everywhere, the layout was awkward, and the lighting was terrible. With the switch to working at home full time during the pandemic, I wanted a nicer space to work from. I wanted lighting that would make the space feel bright and energizing during the day when…
If your workspace looks good, you’ll want to spend more time there. And the more time you spend there, the more productive you’ll be. Adding some cool lighting to your home office is a great way to make it feel more intentional and luxurious. The better it looks, the better you feel. And the better…
Returning to the office has only emphasized how drab and boring it is. The sucking sound isn’t just my soul, but also my productivity. Working from a well designed office or work-space is a lot more pleasant – and productive. The Gensler Research Institute’s “U.S. Workplace Survey 2019” surveyed over 6,000 office workers across different…
This isn’t a post about home security systems.
We have a room in our basement that’s a bit of a catch-all for lots of different needs. To help change the space from one use to another, I use a bunch of different smart home devices.
Smart lights allow you to change the color and brightness in a room from your phone. Or you can set up scenes with groups of lights to change them all to the same setting at the click of a button.
But you can also have the lights automatically change color and brightness to match the time of day.
I’ve learned a few things along the way that I’d recommend to anyone starting out with smart home tech today.
I’m on the fence on whether to get a smart lock that will work with Apple Home.