About Brent Dirks
Born and raised in sunny west Texas, Brent graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in journalism. He's been writing about technology for more than 5 years and enjoys all things Apple, accessories, and security.
Latest Articles
Is Your Apple TV Remote Not Working? 5 Ways to Fix It
Use these simple troubleshooting tips to get your remote back up and working on your Apple TV.
How to Reset Your Apple TV Remote
If you're having problems with the remote, we'll show you how to reset it.
Review: Level Lock+ Is a Top-Notch Apple HomeKit Smart Lock That Goes Undercover
While expensive compared to other options, support for Apple Home Key and the great design make the smart lock a winner.
How to Work Out With the Nike Run Club App on Apple Watch
We're taking a closer look at the running app perfect for the Apple Watch.
How to Activate “Hey Disney!” on Your Amazon Echo
Bring a bit of magic to any Amazon Echo smart speaker with this skill.
The Best Free Alexa Skills for Amazon Echo Owners
Here are the best free Alexa skills available for Amazon Echo owners, plus instructions on how to install Alexa Skills.
3 Great New Health and Wellness Features Coming to Apple's iOS/iPadOS 17, watchOS 10
From vision health to mental wellness, see what's coming this fall in new Apple software.
Yale Smart Safe with Wi-Fi Review: Protect Your Valuables Using Great Smart Home Technology
The venerable Yale safe takes a big step into the smart home age with this well-made option.
The 6 Best watchOS 10 Features Apple Announced at WWDC 2023
Seer what's on tap for Apple Watch users in the next generation of watchOS software.
Say Goodbye to Amazon Alexa’s Celebrity Voices
You can no longer turn Alexa into the likes of Samuel L. Jackson or Shaquille O’Neal. But you can receive a refund if you purchased them from Amazon.
Amazon Refreshes Echo Lineup With New Echo Pop, Redesigned Echo Show 5, and More
The revamped Echo Show 5 is also available in a kid-friendly version and sports twice the bass.
Sonos Era 100 vs. Apple HomePod: Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for You
See how these two popular smart speakers compare.
Roku Introduces Low-Cost Home Security System
You can choose to self-monitor a home for free or purchase professional 24/7 monitoring.
Eve Aqua Review: Easily Turn Any Hose Into a Smart Irrigation System
The Apple HomeKit-compatible controller can take care of the thankless task of watering grass or plants.
Amazon Makes Big Matter Improvements With iOS Setup, Thread Support, and More
More than 100 million Echo devices are now Matter-enabled controllers.
How to Order the Ring Indoor Cam With Privacy Shutter
With the manual privacy cover, you can quickly turn off the camera and microphone.
Amazon Discontinues Halo Health Devices, With Refunds Incoming
The Halo lineup offered two fitness trackers and a contactless sleep tracker.
Sonos Era 300 Review: This Dolby Atmos Speaker Rises Above the Rest
The top-notch Sonos Era 300 speaker makes for a wonderfully immersive way to listen to your favorite tunes.
The 6 Best Health & Fitness Apps with Live Activities on Your iPhone
Make use of the great feature to view information about your workout and more on an iPhone lock screen.
How to Set Up Smoke/CO Alarm Sound Recognition on the HomePod, HomePod mini
See how to set up the feature and be notified when an alarm goes off when you're away from home.