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Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: a video smart lock with plenty of tricks

Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: a video smart lock with plenty of tricks

Eufy’s FamiLock S3 Max ($399) is a multitasking workhorse. Launched earlier this year, it combines a smart lock and video doorbell in one, and it’s one of the first locks with a digital peephole and a wave-to-unlock function. It also has a keyway, keypad, and Matter support, so it works with all the major smart home platforms (the lock portion …

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ChatGPT goes deeper than you would expect — 7 tricks you probably didn’t know existed

ChatGPT goes deeper than you would expect — 7 tricks you probably didn’t know existed

ChatGPT is a great productivity booster for many people and most workplaces these days are embracing the power of artificial intelligence in order to get more done. But you don’t always have to keep things serious with ChatGPT. There are plenty of fun and imaginative ways to use the chatbot, from imagining alternate realities, simulating personal timelines, or building entire …

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6 powerful Samsung Galaxy phone tricks that will transform your mobile experience

6 powerful Samsung Galaxy phone tricks that will transform your mobile experience

You might think you know your Samsung Galaxy phone inside and out, but what if there were a few simple, yet incredibly powerful, adjustments that could change everything? I have spent countless hours navigating my Galaxy, and along the way, I picked up several expert-level tips that have fundamentally shifted how I use my phone. These tricks make everything from …

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I’m a Spotify user since 2008; these are the 5 tricks everyone must know

I’m a Spotify user since 2008; these are the 5 tricks everyone must know

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I received my invite to join Spotify back in November of 2008 — yes, back then, you couldn’t sign up by yourself; another user had to invite you with a personalized link first. I created an account, used my free trial, and finally had access to the world’s largest music streaming platform. For the …

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Opera is filing a complaint over Microsoft’s tricks that push you to use Edge

Opera is filing a complaint over Microsoft’s tricks that push you to use Edge

Microsoft has used a variety of tricks to convince people to keep using the defaults of Bing and Microsoft Edge in Windows over the years, including modifying Chrome download sites and using malware-like popups. Now, Opera is fed up of what it calls Microsoft’s “manipulative design tactics” and filed a competition complaint in Brazil today, alleging that Microsoft is using …

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I use these secret Android tricks every day — here’s why you should, too

I use these secret Android tricks every day — here’s why you should, too

The best part about owning an Android smartphone is the ecosystem’s flexibility. Unlike iPhones, you can customize and use your Android device the way you want. You can change the default launcher, set third-party apps as defaults, and more. What I love most about Android are the small, useful features sprinkled throughout the OS. Here are a few I use …

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I unlocked the full potential of my phone’s power button with these 8 tricks

I unlocked the full potential of my phone’s power button with these 8 tricks

The Android power button is among the strongest pieces of design Google has ever produced. It’s merely one key tucked along the side of my mobile device. The power button does many things. I use it to trigger an emergency call, summon my virtual assistant, launch the camera in under a second, and silence incoming calls without touching the screen. …

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