How to get your smart assistant to quiet down — The best uses for smart plugs
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Tech tip: Use an Amazon Echo as an affordable Life Alert alternative

Tech tip: Use an Amazon Echo as an affordable Life Alert alternative

If you have an Amazon Echo device, it can make for a superb medical alert system. Your loved ones can call you from any Echo device, and you can drop in on them anytime to check up on things. Amazon also has a subscription service that adds more caretaking features such as fall detection assistance and 24/7 urgent response.

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Free online finance calculators to get debt under control, plan for retirement and see your net worth

Don't do your finances alone. Online calculators can help you better understand where you are now to craft realistic plans for the future. You don't have to spend a ton of money on these calculators, either. Here are a few free options.

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Digital assistant driving you nuts? How to get Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant to pipe down

Smart assistants can be helpful when you need weather updates or tips on the best local restaurants. The problem is they can forget to use their inside voice and yell out your business for everyone to hear. We'll show you how to quiet down Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. You'll also learn how to mute them outright.

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A smart plug can add some brains to virtually any device you plug into it. You'll be able to control lamps, coffee machines, and any other household item you want. You can even pair smart plugs with your virtual assistant to control them with your voice.

 

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