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Adam Davidson

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About Adam Davidson

Adam has a degree in Engineering, having always been fascinated by how tech works. Tech websites have saved him hours of tearing his hair out on countless occasions, and he enjoys the opportunity to pay it forward by writing articles that may save other people from hours of tech frustration as well.

Adam is a big fan of home automation, having used software such as OpenHAB and Home Assistant for almost a decade to make his smart home a little smarter. His most recent project involved using Home Assistant to turn a wireless keyboard/remote into a universal remote for all his AV devices after his Harmony remote died.

What was your first phone?

My first smartphone was an iPhone 3GS.

When did your interest in technology begin?

My dad has always been involved in computers and other tech, so I don't really remember a time when I wasn't interested in technology.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I love smart home products that serve a genuinely useful purpose, rather than being smart for the sake of it. A video doorbell can be genuinely useful in your day-to-day life, while a smart bidet may not be as much.

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I tested Google Maps against Waze to see which is actually better

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How to install Google Play Store on any Amazon Fire tablet

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The Philips Hue Dymera is two lights for the price of one (and a half)

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Nintendo's kart racer is a lot of fun, but there's room for improvement.

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Paying for a tech demo feels wrong, but you'll get $10 worth of fun.

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The OG Switch was a game changer, but the Switch 2 is even better.

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There are plenty of awesome ways to use each Raspberry Pi.

May 2, 2025
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5 practical Raspberry Pi projects that improve my life in subtle ways
Gadgets

There are so many ways you can use the popular single-board computer.

Apr 17, 2025
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Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing is a slap in the face to longtime fans
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The price of the Switch 2 and its games may be too high for many.

Apr 7, 2025
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Add Zigbee devices to your smart home without a proprietary hub.

Apr 6, 2025
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Charging people for a virtual tour of their Switch 2 is madness.

Apr 4, 2025
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Why I ditched physical storage for the convenience of a NAS
Gadgets

Say goodbye to your piles of hard drives and USB sticks.

Apr 2, 2025
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How I run a local LLM on my Raspberry Pi
Gadgets

Turn your Pi into your own local AI chatbot.

Apr 1, 2025
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Laptops

The cheap single-board computer is a perfect tool for hobbyists.

Mar 25, 2025
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Why I don't think Apple's Studio Display is worth it anymore
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Apple's 5K monitor is stunning, but far too expensive for what you get.

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Mar 20, 2025
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Every Raspberry Pi model ranked from worst to best
Laptops

Find out which SBC comes out with the biggest piece of the Pi.

Mar 15, 2025
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How I made all my smart home devices HomeKit compatible with a Raspberry Pi
Smart Home

Run Homebridge on your Raspberry Pi to connect incompatible devices.

Mar 14, 2025
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Apple is losing the AI race and might never recover
Apple

Apple might have already fallen too far behind to make up the gap.

Mar 12, 2025
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6 Raspberry Pi projects that go beyond the basics
Laptops

You can do more than you might think with a Raspberry Pi.

Mar 7, 2025
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I don't own a Roku - can I still stream The Roku Channel?
TVs

No Roku device? No problem -- it's still possible to access Roku Channel content.

Dec 28, 2024
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I found 39 Cyber Monday deals that are still available
Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday weekend is over, but there are still big discounts around. Here are some of the best Cyber Monday deals you can grab right now.

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Get your hands on a 65-inch QLED smart TV for less than $600.

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