Don’t panic. Yet. But a major security flaw, KRACK, compromised Wi-Fi routers worldwide. As CNET reports, KRACK could cripple smart home Wi-Fi networks, slamming them the most. [Read: Security flaws found in Insteon and Wink smart home systems: What this means and what you can do] Wi-Fi exploit makes network … read more
The Nvidia Shield TV is our Editor’s Choice as a Plex client device and a legal Kodi box. It’s the best 4K streaming box available, and sports smart home use with its SmartThings USB hub and Google Assistant integration. But a major component of the Shield TV is its ability … read more
WeTek, the awesome set-top box manufacturer, has revealed its plans to offer a gamepad. This is a large step for the Android streamer company. With a WeTek gamepad announced, gaming on both Android and Windows is poised to improve. [Read: 10 Best legal Kodi streaming boxes – Best Kodi box … read more
Plex, one of our favorite media server software options here at htpcBeginner, keeps improving. In a major update, Plex Live TV for Roku is now available. This is a massive move, and further helps Plex users to cut the cord. [Read: How to use Plex VR in Daydream: Watch Plex … read more
Tech giant Amazon revolutionized the smart home space with its Amazon Echo line of smart speakers. But since its inception, the Echo array grew rapidly. Confused about which device to get, the Amazon Echo vs Dot vs Plus vs Spot vs Show? Stop asking yourself “Which Amazon Echo should I … read more
Sonos wants their speakers in people’s homes and they’re taking serious steps to make sure it happens. The Verge reports that the company announced a form of certification that lets their products interact with more third-party products than ever. This new certification, called “Works with Sonos,” will allow all manner of … read more
Google has made it clear that it’s doing everything it can to work its way into the smart home market. The most recent update to the Google Home app lends users more control. It’s now possible to assign Google Home to different rooms. [Read: 6 Best smart speakers for 2017: … read more
TV Addons is back and with it an entire repository of third-party Kodi addons. Because of its fantastic library of addons for Kodi, TV Addons is a must-have. Likewise, the Fusion Installer is essential for any Kodi users who wish to maximize their Kodi home theatre PC. Learn how to … read more
In this post, I will show you how to install and configure adbLink for Amazon Fire TV and Stick. This is the 3rd update to the guide I originally published in 2015 and then revised in 2016. Many things have changed since then, including new versions of Fire OS and … read more