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Automate your home using Amazon Routines! No Software Needed!

Automate your home using Amazon Routines! No Software Needed!

Home Automation is amazing!  I am personally a huge fan of Home Assistant for all my automation needs but it is not a one size ... Read More

Logitech removes local API access.  Bricks Harmony Hub for Home Automation Enthusiasts

Logitech removes local API access. Bricks Harmony Hub for Home Automation Enthusiasts

In another episode of Company knows Best, Logitech has decided to remove the unofficial local API access to their Harmony Hubs.  For many people (and ... Read More

A few devices share that name. No they Don’t Alexa! [Bad Firmware]

A few devices share that name. No they Don’t Alexa! [Bad Firmware]

This morning was a little frustrating in my Smart Home.   Looks like Amazon pushed out a new firmware to the Echo devices that really confused ... Read More

Determining (Almost) Any Shortcut’s Target

Determining (Almost) Any Shortcut’s Target

Here is another great utility that hits the mark from Jacques Bensimon!  So you’ve installed a Windows application, and now you’re interested in knowing the ... Read More

Bye Bye Skype for Business ; Hello Microsoft Teams!

Bye Bye Skype for Business ; Hello Microsoft Teams!

Today I launched Skype for Business and immediately noticed the banner bar below letting me know of the eventual demise of Skype for Business.  Why ... Read More