The one thing you should never plug into a smart plug (and what to use instead) automation Home Security Safety Smart Home Technology The one thing you should never plug into a smart plug (and what to use instead) Tim Brookes April 3, 2026 The consequences could be disastrous. Read More Read more about The one thing you should never plug into a smart plug (and what to use instead)
Is it ever safe to leave your 3D printer unattended while printing? 3d Printers 3D Printing Home Security Technology Is it ever safe to leave your 3D printer unattended while printing? Tim Brookes April 1, 2026 Like it or not, your 3D printer is a fire hazard. Read More Read more about Is it ever safe to leave your 3D printer unattended while printing?
Some people are linking smart homes with “digital dementia,” but I have a trick up my sleeve automation Health Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Some people are linking smart homes with “digital dementia,” but I have a trick up my sleeve Tim Brookes March 30, 2026 Me, dumb? That’s unpossible. Read More Read more about Some people are linking smart homes with “digital dementia,” but I have a trick up my sleeve
I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo Home Assistant Smart Home Smart Speaker Technology Voice Assistants I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo Tim Brookes March 29, 2026 Better for your privacy, anyway. Read More Read more about I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo
9 slicer defaults I consider before every 3D print 3d Printers 3D Printing Technology 9 slicer defaults I consider before every 3D print Tim Brookes March 29, 2026 Slice, slice, baby. Read More Read more about 9 slicer defaults I consider before every 3D print
7 household repairs that are cheaper and easier with a 3D printer 3d Printers 3D Printing DIY Technology 7 household repairs that are cheaper and easier with a 3D printer Tim Brookes March 28, 2026 Keep calm and carry on printing. Read More Read more about 7 household repairs that are cheaper and easier with a 3D printer
7 more smart home brands to avoid if you use Home Assistant Google Google Nest Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Tesla 7 more smart home brands to avoid if you use Home Assistant Tim Brookes March 28, 2026 Build a better smart home by process of elimination. Read More Read more about 7 more smart home brands to avoid if you use Home Assistant
Don’t throw away your empty 3D printing filament spools—here’s 7 ways to repurpose them Technology Don’t throw away your empty 3D printing filament spools—here’s 7 ways to repurpose them Tim Brookes March 26, 2026 Reusing your old spools is very much in the spirit of 3D printing. Read More Read more about Don’t throw away your empty 3D printing filament spools—here’s 7 ways to repurpose them
The IKEA smart home isn’t working, and it’s not IKEA’s fault Home Assistant Ikea Smart Home Technology The IKEA smart home isn’t working, and it’s not IKEA’s fault Tim Brookes March 26, 2026 Not everyone is getting on with the new range. Read More Read more about The IKEA smart home isn’t working, and it’s not IKEA’s fault
8 exotic 3D printing filaments (and why you should use them) Technology 8 exotic 3D printing filaments (and why you should use them) Tim Brookes March 25, 2026 Moving beyond basic PLA. Read More Read more about 8 exotic 3D printing filaments (and why you should use them)