After a new month of testing, I determined Nest Hello is the best video doorbell because it has a better build-quality, a few advanced features,… Read More »Nest Hello vs. Ring Pro: Which is the Best Video Doorbell for 2021?
Dear Readers, Thank you for your continued support! In 2020, over a million people watched or read something I made. And my YouTube channel crossed… Read More »Annual Letter to Readers (2021): What’s Next?
What is Rakuten? (Formerly known as Ebates) Rakuten is a website and cash back app that sends money when you shop at affiliated stores. Earn… Read More »Rakuten Review: How Rakuten Works & How to Earn Free Money
After testing 14 robot vacuums over the past three years, I determined Eufy RoboVac 11S is the best for most people because of its affordability,… Read More »Eufy vs. Roomba: Testing Two Affordable Robot Vacuums
After a year of testing, I determined Apple TV is the better device because it’s faster and curates your content better. Chromecast is a different… Read More »Chromecast vs. Apple TV (2020): Do You Want a Remote?
After a year of testing, I determined that Sonos Move is my favorite speaker of all time because it sounds great, works well with any… Read More »HomePod vs. Sonos Move: What About Sonos One & Five?
After over a year of testing, I determined Roku Streaming Stick+ is the better streaming stick because it has more content options and fewer advertisements.… Read More »Roku Stick Plus vs. Fire TV Stick 4K: Which Stick is Best?
After weeks of testing, I determined Arlo Pro 2 is the better battery-powered security camera because it has more smart home integrations and advanced options.… Read More »EufyCam E vs. Arlo Pro 2: Does Eufy’s Copycat Design Outdo Arlo?
After months of testing, I found Apple TV 4K to be the best overall streaming device because it’s ad-free, fast and has a similar interface… Read More »Apple TV 4K vs. Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen): What about Firestick?
After a month of testing, I determined Dyson V8 Absolute is the best cordless stick vacuum for most people, whatever their flooring type, because of… Read More »Dyson V8 vs. V10: Real World Results (Carpet & Wood Testing)
After two years of testing Nest and Ecobee products, I’ve determined Ecobee SmartThermostat (Ecobee5) is the best smart thermostat because you’ll get the most control,… Read More »Nest Learning vs. Ecobee SmartThermostat: The Conclusive Guide
After a month of testing, I determined Dyson V11 Torque Drive is the best cordless stick vacuum for all floor types because it’s quieter, has… Read More »Dyson V10 vs. V11: Is The V8 Still Relevant? The Conclusive Test
After a month of testing, I determined the iPad (8th Gen) is the iPad for most people. It’s a great device for consuming content and… Read More »iPad Air vs. iPad (8th Gen): Is the iPad Air $300 better?
After three weeks of double-wristing Apple Watches (Series 6 and SE), and five years of wearing Apple Watch daily, I determined that Apple Watch SE… Read More »Apple Watch Series 6 vs. SE: Thoughts From a 5-Year Wearer
After three weeks of double-wristing Apple Watches (Series 3 and SE), and five years of wearing Apple Watch daily, I determined that Apple Watch SE… Read More »Apple Watch Series 3 vs. SE: Is the SE worth an extra $80?
After a month of side-by-side testing, Eero Pro decisively pulled ahead as the superior mesh system because of its user-friendliness and better performance. Nest Wifi… Read More »Nest Wifi vs. Eero Pro: Nest Wifi Has Serious Stability Issues
After two weeks of testing, I determined Netgear Orbi RBK50 is the better mesh system because of its superior performance. Nest Wifi shows promise but… Read More »Nest Wifi vs. Orbi RBK50: Is The Older Google Wifi Better?
After a couple of months of testing, I determined Eero (non-Pro) is the better mesh system because of its flawless setup and dead simple app.… Read More »Google Wifi vs. Eero (non-Pro): What About Nest Wifi & Eero Pro?
After four years of using different mesh systems and one month of hardcore side-by-side testing, I found two different Eero Pro configurations (Eero Pro +… Read More »Eero Pro vs. Orbi RBK50: Which is the King of Mesh Systems?
After a new month of testing, I determined August is my favorite smart lock platform because of its auto-unlock feature and smart home compatibility, but… Read More »Nest x Yale vs. August (4th Gen & Yale Assure SL): Best Smart Lock
After three weeks of testing, I determined Sonos Move is the better-sounding speaker and has superior software. Bose Portable Home is a solid speaker, but… Read More »Sonos Move vs. Bose Portable Home Speaker: Definitive Guide
After over a year of testing, I found Apple TV 4K to be the best overall streaming device because of its smart interface. However, as… Read More »Apple TV vs. Roku: Is Apple TV Worth Twice The Price in 2021?
After testing the entire Ring lineup in 2018, Ring Pro stood out as the best. Even with the release of three new Ring doorbells in… Read More »Ring 1 vs. Ring 3 vs. Ring 3 Plus vs. Ring Pro: The 2020 Lineup
After two years with Play:5 and HomePod, I can say that Sonos Five is the best-sounding and most compatible speaker. Apple HomePod has incredible sound… Read More »HomePod vs. Sonos Five: They’re Both Great But At Different Prices
The Honey app was inspired by the evolution of online buying. As an internet savvy person, I’m sure you’ve Googled “{insert store name} coupon” right… Read More »Honey App Review: Is Honey Legit? I Saved $34 My First Time
The authentic Apple Watch bands probably aren’t the best value. I’m sure great third-party bands exist, but I’ve been disappointed in the few that I’ve… Read More »Best Authentic Apple Watch Bands: Comparing 9 Styles
After a year of testing, I determined that Fire TV Stick 4K is best for most people because it uses a remote rather than relying… Read More »Chromecast Ultra vs. Fire TV Stick 4K: How Important is the Remote?
After a month of testing, I determined Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are the best because they have superior build quality, crisp sound, an amazing… Read More »Sony WH1000XM3 vs. Bose 700: Best Noise Cancelling Option?
After months of testing, I determined Powerbeats Pro has a slight edge over Bose SoundSport Free because they offer better software stability, noise isolation, and… Read More »Powerbeats Pro vs. Bose SoundSport Free: For Workouts or Casual?
After a month of testing, I determined Apple AirPods Pro are the best true wireless earbuds overall due to their noise cancellation. However, Powerbeats Pro… Read More »AirPods Pro vs. Powerbeats Pro: Which one should you get?
Home automation ideas rely on two main ingredients: a smart home device and an app. Basic automation example: a smart lock unlocks when you arrive home.… Read More »63 Smart Home Automation Ideas [2020]: Lights, Locks, Sensors & More
What is Ibotta? Ibotta provides discounts for in-store purchases. This differs from getting cash back for online purchases. Think of Ibotta like having digital coupons… Read More »Ibotta Review: Legit? I save $5 per trip, but is it worth the hassle?
I’ve owned all of the Apple Watch models, and I’ve had one on my wrist for 2,000 straight days. The first two Apple Watch models… Read More »Is Apple Watch Worth It? 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy One
It’s been more than three months since I bought my Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill (Smoker). I’ve cooked with it more than 40 times.… Read More »Traeger Pro 575 Review: Can The WiFi Smoker Replace Your Propane?
Apple TV is the best streaming device on the market, but it has plenty of flaws, and the remote is the biggest one. First, I’ll… Read More »What Are Alternatives to Apple TV’s Siri Remote? (Function101 Remote)
Over the last four years, I’ve had ten different mesh systems in my house. Eero Pro is currently ranked first, while Orbi RBK50 is ranked… Read More »Why Get a Mesh WiFi System, My Testing Methods & Placement Tips
I got the Bertello Pizza Oven as a Christmas gift. It’s an item that I never knew that I wanted, but I’m glad to have… Read More »Bertello Pizza Oven Review: The Oven From Shark Tank is a Lot of Fun
After using my iPhone 11 Pro for my first six YouTube videos, I decided to buy an entry-level mirrorless camera (Canon M50). My decision had… Read More »iPhone or Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera (M50) For YouTube Videos?
When the original AirPods were released, the tech community criticized them for looking stupid and being easy to lose. At the time, I wrote on… Read More »AirPods Pro Are Overrated Unless You’re Flying Or In Loud Public Spaces
Most of my day is spent staring at my MacBook screen, so I have plenty of opportunities to slouch or get lazy when I sit.… Read More »Upright Go Review: A Frustrating Device That Fixes Your Posture
I’ve loved my pair of Casper Glow Lights for the year that I’ve had them, but they’re not a practical purchase for most ($229 for a pair).… Read More »Casper Glow Light Review: The $129 Nightstand Light is Awesome
After a year of testing, I determined Hulu + Live has improved enough since its release that it’s a now serviceable option if it has… Read More »Hulu + Live TV Review: It’s Improved A Lot In Three Years
After a year of testing, I determined YouTube TV is the best live TV streaming service because of its excellent stream quality and the widespread… Read More »YouTube TV Review: Easily The Best Cable Alternative
Dear Readers, In 2016, I started Power Moves as an excuse to buy more tech devices than I needed, but it has turned into something… Read More »Annual Letter to Power Moves Readers (2020): What’s Next?
After months of testing, I determined Roku Streaming Stick is the best streaming stick because it’s the most compatible and includes a remote. However, Chromecast… Read More »Chromecast vs. Roku Stick (2020): Want a Real Remote?
After months of testing, I determined Neato Botvac D7 is the best mapping robot vacuum for most people because it never gets stuck thanks to… Read More »Neato D7 vs. Roomba i7: A Substantial Upgrade From D4, 960 & 980?
Ways to Use Supplement your cable subscription. You can change the HDMI inputs on your TV when you want to switch between your streaming device… Read More »Things To Know About Streaming, Streaming Devices & Live TV
After months of testing, I found Tile Mate and Tile Pro to be the best Bluetooth trackers on the market by a wide margin because… Read More »Tile Mate Review: The Bluetooth Tracker Most Should Buy
After months of testing, TrackR Pixel to have poor range and the batteries only last two months, but the upside is that it’s only $15.… Read More »TrackR Pixel Review: It’s Not Good At Tracking Anything
After weeks of testing, I determined Google Nest Hub is the best personal assistant because it has a more intuitive interface and better content options.… Read More »Google Nest Hub Review: The Ultimate Kitchen Speaker