Category: Technology

I remember the first time a smoke detector tried to outsmart me. It was a sweltering July afternoon, and I was elbow-deep in the guts of an old Chevy. Suddenly,…

Ever tried installing a smart lock? It’s like trying to teach an old dog new tricks, but the dog’s a shiny piece of tech that requires Wi-Fi. Picture this: I’m…

I remember the first time I tried to install one of those fancy video doorbells. There I was, holding the instruction manual like it was some ancient scroll, squinting at…

I remember this one time I rigged up a security camera system for my neighbor, Mrs. Henderson. Sweet old lady, but tech-savvy as a rock. After a couple of hours…

I remember the first time I tangled with a smart plug. It was like trying to teach an old dog new tricks, except the dog was my ancient coffee maker,…

I remember the first time I decided to upgrade my old switches to smart ones. Picture a seasoned mechanic—grease-stained hands, mind full of gears and pistons—brought to a standstill by…

I’ve spent more nights than I care to admit standing in the middle of my living room, cursing at a light bulb. You see, I thought I was upgrading my…

I remember the first time I tried to set up a smart home device. It was like wrestling a greased pig—frustrating, confusing, and downright messy. There I was, standing in…

I remember the first time my buddy Tom tried to convince me to join the smart home revolution. We were standing in his kitchen, and he was proudly showing off…