The Philips Hue LED Lighting System is a smart home product pioneer, having launched in 2012. Years later, there’s no denying that Philips Hue continues to be one of the most popular smart home products available. Unfortunately, it’s also among the most expensive smart lighting system on the market. The list of Philips Hue alternatives continues to […]
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Need to create diagrams, flowcharts, circuits, or other kinds of entity-relationship models? Microsoft Visio is without a doubt the best software for that, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for you. Visio may be the industry standard in the corporate world, but it comes with a huge drawback: it’s expensive ($ 299 for […]
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There are many ways to listen to music on your iPhone, and you don’t have to rely on iTunes and the built-in Music app. If you’re sick of wrestling with the basic built-in option, why not choose something else? Whether you want to continue using iTunes and the iOS music library, want an alternative way of transferring and storing files, want […]
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You’re a writer, but your budget is tight. You’ve already switched to Linux, and all goes well, until you sit down at your desk to start work on your latest screenplay. All of a sudden, it hits you. Final Draft is not available; you don’t have a dedicated app for completing your script! What will […]
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Steam has been the head honcho of PC gaming distribution platforms for a while, touting repeated sales, excellent free gaming options and an extensive gaming library. The monopoly it holds over gaming distribution, however, may not necessarily be for the gaming community’s benefit. There are several gaming distribution platforms online which not only provide the […]
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Tried out Siri, Google Now, and Cortana only to find yourself disappointed? Here are a few alternatives to check out, brought to you by Cool Apps and Websites. We’ve covered free alternatives to Siri in the past, and rounded up the three major virtual assistants to find out which is best. We’ve even explored using Cortana on the desktop. But […]
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