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Simon Hill

About Simon Hill

Simon holds a BSc in Computer Science with Business. He's been tinkering with tech since he was a kid and now loves writing about the limitless possibilities of smart home automation. Before joining MUO, Simon worked as a sales consultant for one of the UK's biggest mobile phone providers.

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What Amazon Echo Do I Have? Your Guide to Telling the Difference

We'll help you better distinguish between the wide variety of devices in the Amazon Echo lineup.

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How to Play Music With an Amazon Alexa Alarm

Make waking up in the morning a bit easier with a musical alarm.

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7 Alexa Features to Use While Working From Home

Make your work day at home a little better with these great features on an Amazon Echo smart speaker.

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14 Alexa Routines for Every Part of Your Day

Make Alexa Routines work with you with this list of options that span everything from wake up to bedtime.

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6 Myths About Amazon Alexa, Debunked

We're busting a round of myths about Amazon's virtual assistant.

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12 Reasons Why the Amazon Echo Is Better Than Apple's HomePod mini

Here's why you should pick Amazon's flagship smart speaker over Apple's competitor.

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How to Turn Off Amazon Order Notifications From Alexa

Follow these steps to keep your Amazon orders a secret that Alexa won't spoil.

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How to Use Amazon Alexa to Make Your Commute Easier

Here's how to make the drive to work each morning just a bit easier with the power of Alexa.

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11 Ways to Use Amazon Alexa While Traveling

Find out how Amazon's assistant can help you while away from home.

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6 Amazon Alexa Blueprints to Use Around the House

Amazon's personal assistant can help you at home with some great Blueprints.

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How to Use Amazon Alexa to Keep Up-to-Date With Financial Markets

Use Amazon's personal assistant to keep tabs on all the latest market news.

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4 Ways to Have Alexa Translate Languages

Here’s how to use Amazon’s voice assistant as your own personal translator.

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10 Pre-Built IFTTT Applets to Enable with Amazon Alexa

Make Amazon's personal assistant even better with these applets.

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A Beginner's Guide to Amazon Alexa Terminology

Better understand the world of Alexa with our guide.

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The 5 Best Apps for Free Online Courses

With the right apps and courses, you can learn online from the comfort of your home and progress your career without paying a penny.

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5 Ways to Use Amazon Alexa for an Extra Kick of Motivation

Find out how Amazon’s virtual assistant can help you stay motivated through the daily grind.

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The 6 Best Apps for Finance and Investing News

Keep on top of your investments and the markets by downloading one (or all) of these apps.

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How to Create Interactive Stories With Amazon Alexa

We'll show you how to create a fully customizable story with Amazon's virtual assistant.

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7 Ways to Improve Amazon Alexa's Communication Skills

Take your Alexa experience to a new level with these tips.

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How to Set Up and Use IFTTT With Amazon Alexa

Take your smart home to a new level by integrating IFTTT. We'll show you how.

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