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National Paper Airplane Day got me thinking. When I retire, I might finally have time to work on my paper airplane skills. Less focus on optimization, more on glide distance and a clean landing. Feels like a good trade. ✈️ #NationalPaperAirplaneDay

Take an hour or two before summer heat arrives and tune the systems. Read the full article: Home Energy Automation Projects to Start Before Summer ▸ hometechhacker.com/home-energy-au… #energysavings #smarthome

This article will cover some of the ways I use AI in everyday life. Read more 👉 hometechhacker.com/how-i-use-ai-i… #AI #EverydayLife

Most of what I write comes back to one idea: Build systems that make everyday things easier. Smart homes, networks, routines, AI… same principle. More here: hometechhacker.com

A lot of buying guides overwhelm people with specs. I've been trying to move in the opposite direction. Start with the situation, then narrow the options. It works better. hometechhacker.com/hometechhacker…

A multi-gig home network is about removing real bottlenecks and building a system that evolves over time. Read the full article: Building a Multi-Gig Home Network in 2026 (Without Wasting Money) ▸ hometechhacker.com/building-a-mul… #HomeNetwork #MultiGig

When I upgrade my NAS and home desktop, I will absolutely choose models that support at least 2.5GbE. Read more 👉 hometechhacker.com/building-a-mul… #HomeNetwork #MultiGig

Should you go the DIY route, hire a professional installer, or invest in a full-fledged smart home system like Control4 or Crestron? Read more 👉 hometechhacker.com/diy-vs-profess… #DIY #SmartHome

@elizparks I have and love our video doorbell too!

@HomeTechHacker I love the video doorbell cause I can see my kids get home. I ask my husband often to adjust our thermostat from The phone. The networked camera outside and at our inside doors are also Important so I know whose at my house

Smart home question: What's one device you installed that you would absolutely buy again? #smarthome #homenetwork

A yearly audit keeps your setup working well and aligned with how you actually use it. Read more 👉 hometechhacker.com/home-technolog… #HomeTech #TechTips

Here are ten ways automation can quietly pay for itself. Read the full article: Saving Money with Automation: 10 Ways Smart Home Tech Pays for Itself ▸ hometechhacker.com/saving-money-w… #savemoney #homeautomation

Smart lighting is still one of the highest ROI upgrades you can make. Not flashy. Not complicated. Just consistent, automatic, and quietly useful every day. Sometimes the simplest automations are the ones that stick. #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Lighting

Does 2.5GbE Make Your Internet Faster? Read more 👉 hometechhacker.com/is-2-5gbe-wort… #HomeNetwork

I've started to value systems more as I've gotten older. Not because they're exciting. Because they reduce the number of decisions I have to make every day. #LifeByDesign marlonbuchanan.com/books/life-by-…

How are you today? I hope you are doing well. Sometimes life and the world are crazy. Take care of yourself and your loved ones as best you can.

Tech question: What's one piece of gear you've owned for years that still works perfectly? Those are always the most interesting answers.

I've accepted that part of running a homelab is occasionally breaking something that was working fine. Keeps things interesting.

I'm 3 weeks away from my first marathon of the year which means it is time to taper. This has been the most miles I've ever put in. As an older marathoner, it's been tough. But hopefully I'll get a good time and use this to build on for future blocks. #runner

Capstone long run today. 22 miles. First 12 miles easy, last 10 miles marathon pace effort. In the books. 3 weeks until my next #marathon. I'm ready. #runner #mastersrunner