Author: Derek

Connected Homes Are Smarter Homes

Connected Homes

When you think “smart homes”, you often picture the push-button future world of George Jetson. Yet the increasing availability of connected devices that talk to each other through your home network means more homes are becoming smarter every day.

Geek Squad Agent Woodworth and myself spoke to the Chicago Tribune about the “Internet of Things”, which includes devices like smart thermostats, networked lights, and garage door openers with smartphone apps, and how they’re making your home smarter one connected appliance at a time.

We also talked about getting the most from your home network you’ll need as the backbone for all of your devices, including your smartphones, gaming systems and those smart appliances.

Buddha and the Chocolate Box

As I’ve returned to vinyl records, I find myself drawn to cover art I saw as a kid in my parent’s album collection. Buddha and the Chocolate Box (1974) by Cat Stevens sticks out in my mind due to the cartoon art on the read cover. Because of that, I picked up a copy at this local record show this weekend.

[Listen via Spotify]

Answers to 4 Common WiFi Questions

With all of the connected devices in your home these days, issues with your wireless network can cause a headache.

Connected Devices

Geek Squad Agent Woodworth and myself helped answer 4 of the most common home Wi-Fi questions we see from our clients in this piece in the Arizona Republic.