Who could have predicted the challenges of 2020? COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our bodies, minds, wallets and even our living circumstances. Some Americans took the leap to purchase their first homes because they wanted more space for living and working during the lockdowns. Others had to move in with friends or family members because they lost their jobs and could…
We all want to spend more vacation time with our loved ones, and a last-minute spring break getaway could be one of the best ways to do that. But if you’re on the other end of the vacation spectrum – and you’re managing a vacation rental property – spring break season can be a hectic time of the year. So…
At the beginning of every winter season, homeowners, RV road warriors, and property managers go through the winterizing process. This year, the winterizing process has a new item on the checklist: sanitizing for coronavirus. Going through the deep cleaning process and adjusting winter habits isn’t just because it’s the year of the pandemic. Flu season begins in November and lasts…
The pace of smart home and IoT (Internet of Things) adoption will increase in 2021 and beyond. In fact, ABI Research projects that smart home expenditures will rise by 24.4% CAGR by 2026 to reach a whopping $317.6 billion — representing a 5% increase from previous forecasts. This increase in smart home technology adoption is largely related to the coronavirus,…
The term “shelter-in-place” is easier on the ears than “quarantine,” but it doesn’t change the reality of your situation during a pandemic. Indeed, whether you’re working from home or not, the feeling of being cooped up inside can become tiring and overwhelming. At the moment, COVID-19 restrictions are easing around the world, but the coronavirus could return with a vengeance…
Bluetooth has been around for a while. It’s how you connect to any number of doodads with your smartphone. Whether it’s your wireless headphones, speaker, Alexa, car, smart locks on the doors of your home, or smart toaster, it might use a Bluetooth connection. The problem is, Bluetooth is one of the most insecure data connections available. Hackers are constantly…
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