#informative — Public Fediverse posts

What’s New in Home Assistant 2026.8: Easier Setup and 16 New Integrations
https://www.allthethings.best/whats-new-in-home-assistant-2026-8-easier-setup-and-16-new-integrations
Home Assistant’s August release focuses on making things easier to understand and less fussy to use. The theme this time is “Approachable by design,” and almost every change is about setup, naming, navigation, and clarity, rather than flashy new tricks.
#news #automation #homeassistant #informative #matter #smarthome

Ah yes, because nothing screams "informative" like a digital wild goose chase through URLs and robot policies 🤖📜. Seriously, who needs actual content when you can just link to a ticket on Phabricator? 🙄 #ContentGoals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Sahara #digitalwildgoosechase #informative #contentgoals #Phabricator #robotpolicies #techhumor #HackerNews #ngated

10 Things Data Brokers Know About You
https://www.allthethings.best/10-things-data-brokers-know-about-you
Data brokers know shockingly specific things about you, from rough income and health guesses to your shopping habits and every address you have called home. Companies most people never interact with quietly buy and sell this data behind the scenes, feeding ad systems from places like Google and social media platforms.
#features #dataprivacy #informative #privacy #security

10 Passwords Hackers Guess First
https://www.allthethings.best/10-passwords-hackers-guess-first
These are the 10 passwords and password patterns hackers try first when they break into email, bank, and social accounts. From “123456” to “P@ssw0rd,” huge leaks show the same weak choices popping up millions of times.
#features #dataprivacy #homesecurity #informative #networksecurity #security

10 Sneaky Phishing Scams That Still Work
https://www.allthethings.best/phishing-scams-that-still-work
These 10 phishing scams still work every day because they prey on habits, panic, and trust more than on tech. From fake delivery texts to lookalike login pages, scammers keep recycling the same tricks with small twists that can fool anyone in a rush.
#features #dataprivacy #informative #networksecurity #safety #security

10 ChatGPT Tricks You’re Not Using
https://www.allthethings.best/10-chatgpt-tricks-youre-not-using
You’re missing out on at least 10 powerful ChatGPT tricks that go way beyond basic question-and-answer chats. From talking with it by voice to having it read your PDFs, photos, and spreadsheets, these tools can save you real time in everyday life.
#features #ai #chatgpt #generativeai #howto #informative

10 Reasons to Use a Password Manager
https://www.allthethings.best/reasons-to-use-a-password-manager
Using a password manager is an easy way to stay safer online while keeping all your logins in one place. With a single master password, you can create strong, unique passwords for every account, get alerts about data breaches, and keep your logins synced between your phone and computer.
#features #computer #informative #networksecurity #privacy #safety

10 Apps Secretly Tracking Your Location
https://www.allthethings.best/10-apps-secretly-tracking-your-location
Ten everyday apps on your phone are quietly tracking your location far more often than they actually need it. From weather and fitness apps to “free” flashlights, dozens of popular downloads have code that can ping where you are and send that data to third parties you’ve never heard of.
#features #dataprivacy #informative #privacy #safety #security

Is Zigbee Being Replaced by Thread?
https://www.allthethings.best/is-zigbee-being-replaced-by-thread
Thread is not fully replacing Zigbee, but it is becoming the main pick for many new smart home devices while Zigbee keeps running in millions of homes. Big platforms built around Matter and products like the SmartThings Station and Apple HomePod mini are moving toward Thread for future gear.
#features #informative #matter #thread #zigbee

Truth Tellers, the Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit, ended but you can still benefit from it because each of its sessions (its discussions) is available online for you to watch it for free, here:
https://sirharrysummit.org/watch/
#media #informative #GreatSpeakers #timely #video

7 Ways to Speed Up Your Wi-Fi Without Buying a New Router
https://www.allthethings.best/ways-to-speed-up-your-wi-fi-without-buying-a-new-router
You can speed up your Wi‑Fi without buying a new router by tweaking a few settings and moving your equipment into a better spot. Simple changes like updating firmware or switching to less crowded channels can cut lag and dropped connections in just a few minutes.
#features #beginner #homenetworking #informative #network #wifi

12 Things to Know Before Buying Zigbee Devices
https://www.allthethings.best/things-to-know-before-buying-zigbee-devices
Buying Zigbee devices comes down to understanding a few specific details before you spend a single dollar. From making sure your new bulbs work with you smart home hub to knowing which devices act as repeaters, a little knowledge up front can save you money and frustration.
#features #beginner #informative #iot #smarthome #zigbee

Does Blink Work with Alexa?
https://www.allthethings.best/does-blink-work-with-alexa
If you use Blink for home security and you have Alexa devices around your house, you might be wondering if they can work together or if they are two separate systems that do their own thing. A lot of people want to be able to say a simple voice command and see their camera feed, hear a doorbell alert, or arm their system without grabbing their phone every time.
#features #alexa #blink #informative

Do Ring Devices Work with Google Home?
https://www.allthethings.best/do-ring-devices-work-with-google-home
If you are thinking about buying a Ring video doorbell or camera and you use Google Home, you might be wondering how well they work together. Can you ask Google to show your front door on a Nest display?
#features #googlehome #informative #ring

Does iRobot (Roomba) Work With Google Home?
https://www.allthethings.best/does-irobot-roomba-work-with-google-home-2
If you have a Roomba and a Google Home speaker sitting in the same house, you might be wondering if they can talk to each other or if they are just two separate gadgets doing their own thing. This post looks at how iRobot and Google Home work together, which Roomba and Braava models connect, and what you need in place before you start linking anything.
#features #googlehome #informative #irobot #robotcleaner #roomba

How Do You Make a Smart Home?
https://www.allthethings.best/how-do-you-make-a-smart-home
A smart home lets you control lights, locks, and other things from your phone or by talking to a speaker. You do not need to be a tech expert or spend a lot of money to get started.
#features #beginner #informative

This is #fun, #informative, maybe an example of some kind of #hacking #left which we should develop socially (in order to confront against an increasingly decadent #capitalism), and also maybe a good entry-point to learn about an interesting person and #history episodes...
https://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/google.html
#google #jwz #xscreensaver #x #screensaver #playstore #store #repos #surveillance #privacy #politics #culture

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#digitalmarketing #informative #pomelli #adcreatives #aitools #businessgrowth

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How to Test and Map Your Home Wi-Fi Signal Strength
https://www.allthethings.best/how-to-test-and-map-your-home-wi-fi-signal-strength
Getting a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your home is not always easy. Sometimes, you notice slow speeds or dropped connections in certain rooms, and it can be tough to figure out why.
#features #homenetworking #informative

Home Network Setup: How to Build a Basic Wifi Network
https://www.allthethings.best/home-network-setup-how-to-build-a-basic-wifi-network
Setting up a home wifi network can sound like a lot, but it does not have to be hard. If you are not sure where to start, you are not alone.
#features #beginner #homenetworking #informative

How to install @linuxmint with #btrfs, #raid and #luks #fulldiskencryption. Spent over a week trying to figure this out...

https://gist.github.com/Leniwcowaty/4b2c239ca74629cad60d4718f79ff600

#linux #tips #tutorial #informative #content #technology #mint #debian #installation #distrohopping #security

🔋🤪 This article about Anker power banks is so #informative that it could double as a Latin dictionary. Look at all the "Lorem ipsum" stuffed like a sausage! Maybe they should recall their web design skills next. 📄✨
https://www.lumafield.com/article/what-went-wrong-inside-these-recalled-power-banks #AnkerPowerBanks #WebDesign #LatinDictionary #LoremIpsum #HackerNews #ngated

HH author Nicola Wilson will be on Freethinking on BBC Radio 4 tonight 9 p.m. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002f8x7
Her book, Recommended! is out now https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/recommended/ #books #reading #thinking #informative

Technology connections is a very #informative and #funny channel, and sometimes you get absolute #youtube #gems like this.

https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxl7Fm0_hnOycmfH5c_KIyPYDWr5cnbkuV?si=w64XOa_1eHRWajME

10 Smart Home Hacks So Clever You’ll Wonder Why You Didn’t Think of Them
https://www.allthethings.best/smart-home-hacks-so-clever-youll-wonder-why-you-didnt-think-of-them
Smart home tech can do a lot more than most people think. If you already have a few gadgets around your house, you might be missing out on some simple tricks that can make your daily routine a little smoother.
#features #automation #gallery #informative #miscdevices

Just to have this out, our map is not using any AI.

And the suggestion buttons are not individually sponsored locations, like on other maps, but 'themes', showing all locations in your area which fit that theme.

I like it like that.

#noai #lokjo #maps #informative #supportlocal

There's been quite a bit of attention to this story "What is a Safe Person" lately, So I thought I'd go ahead and reshare.
#SafePerson #SafePlace #Healing #HelpingOthers #Therapy #Therapist #GoodReads #informative #loveyourself #healing #selfcare #love #safeperson #therapyhelps #healingjourney

https://rickollie.com/2024/08/16/what-is-a-safe-person-and-how-important-are-they/

Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5: Do You Really Need the Latest Standard?
https://www.allthethings.best/wi-fi-6-vs-wi-fi-5-do-you-really-need-the-latest-standard
Thinking about upgrading your Wi-Fi but not sure if Wi-Fi 6 is really worth it? With all the talk about faster speeds and better performance, it’s easy to wonder if it’s just hype or if it's a real upgrade over Wi-Fi 5.
#features #informative #wifi