Smart deadbolt By Marlon Buchanan Most of us hope to stay in our own homes for as long as possible. Familiar surroundings, neighbors, and ro...

Marlon Buchanan Best-Selling Author — Creator —  Home Technology Enthusiast Columnist for the Shoreline Area News Feeling overwhelmed by end...

By Marlon Buchanan Many of us have a drawer, closet, or box filled with old electronics. Maybe it's an outdated laptop, an old smartphon...

Start with your photos Most of us have a system for organizing our physical lives. We know where important papers are stored, where family p...

Artificial intelligence has been in the news constantly over the past couple of years. Depending on what you read, it’s either going to chan...

By Marlon Buchanan Have you ever wondered what a “smart home” actually looks like in everyday life? Many people picture a house filled with ...

By Marlon Buchanan When we think about spring cleaning, we usually picture garage clutter, dusty baseboards, or overstuffed closets. But you...

By Marlon Buchanan The idea of turning your house into a smart home might sound exciting until you start imagining hubs, wiring, and a weeke...

5 Tech Resolutions for the New Year By Marlon Buchanan The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on how we use technology. For ma...

By Marlon Buchanan Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech companies or coders.  It already is a part of everyday life. AI tools can hel...

By Marlon Buchanan Smart home tech is everywhere now in houses and apartments. With devices like video doorbells, smart thermostats, voice a...

By Marlon Buchanan Like a lot of people, I used to feel constantly behind—overwhelmed by to-do lists, calendar reminders, and the never-endi...

DIY Home Security Systems for Beginners By Marlon Buchanan Setting up a home security system used to mean expensive contracts, professional ...

By Marlon Buchanan Keeping track of your money used to mean piles of receipts, handwritten budgets, or spreadsheets that were easy to ignor...

“ Life by Design   is an empowering guide for anyone interested in reclaiming their time and focusing on what truly matters. Buchanan’s bala...