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Andy Baryer

Andy Baryer
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Andy Baryer aka “Handy Andy” is a technology journalist, gadget reviewer, and DIY/how-to content creator. Known as the handyman of tech, Andy enjoys fixing poor wireless networks, building smart homes, and cooking with the latest kitchen gadgets. He’s a competitive whistler, a budding woodworker, and loves gardening in his home-built smart garden.

Setting up a smart home for beginners: Why a smarter home is within reach

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Patio lit up with smart lights in smart home.
Getting started with a smart home doesn't have to be hard. Here's what you need to know about making a home smart.

Have fun on the water this summer

Summer is around the corner. Now's the time to consider the gear you need for fun on the water and capture those moments with waterproof action cameras.

Why you should add smart cameras to your home

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Imagine having eyes and ears around your home when you're away. These are one of the many reasons to add smart cameras to your home.

Foldable electric bike comparison: Gyrocopters, GoTRAX, and GO City

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Foldable electric bikes are great for portability and commutes. I test rode three from different price ranges to figure out which is best.

Schlage Touch Lever and Keypad Lever smart locks review

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Tired of carrying keys? The Schlage Touch Lever and Keypad Lever smart locks let you program 4-digit pin codes to open a locked door.

Tapo RV30 Plus robot vacuum and mop review

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Can you leave cleaning chores to a robot? The Tapo RV30 Plus is a vacuum/mop robot combo with a dust bag that lasts 70 days. Let's test it out.

Therabody TheraFace Pro facial massager review

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The TheraFace Pro from Therabody is an 8-in-1 massager, including LED treatment, that helps improve facial health with multiple attachments and speeds.

Airthings focuses on sustainability

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From indoor air quality, to carbon-neutral operations, Airthings has several sustainability initiatives to reduce it's environmental impact.

Google’s smart home sustainability initiatives

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To celebrate Earth Day, let's look at Google's sustainability initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and help the environment.

Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 composter review

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Electric kitchen composters are all the rage but do they work? I put the FoodCycler FC-50 to the test to create fertilizer from food scraps.