
Adam Davidson
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About Adam Davidson
Adam has a degree in Engineering and has a life-long interest in technology. He has been writing for over a decade for various print and online publications, with a focus on consumer tech. He joined How-To Geek in 2024 while working at Pocket-lint.
As well as being a long-term fan of Apple products, he also has a strong interest in smart home tech, running a Home Assistant server at home to automate all his smart home devices. He believes that the ideal smart home should work with minimal interaction from the user, with automations running as if by magic rather than requiring you to push buttons on a control panel.
Latest

Apps Not Showing in Spotlight on Your Mac? 6 Solutions to Try
If Spotlight stops working properly there are a few fixes that may help.

7 Reasons Why a Mini PC Makes the Perfect Home Assistant Server
It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

5 Smart Home Automations I Thought I Wanted but Never Use
Some automations are better in theory than they are in reality.

6 Privacy-Respecting Smart Home Brands That Won't Sell You Out
Not every smart home brand requires access to your personal data.

5 Ways I Slashed My Energy Bills Using Smart Tech
Some smart devices can save you money in the long term.

I Had High Hopes for Apple's Workout Buddy, but I Hate It Already
Workout Buddy is the last thing I wanted from an AI-powered coach.

Duolingo Is Ruined—Use These 6 Language-Learning Apps Instead
If you dislike Duolingo's new energy system, there are some good free alternatives.

How I Put My Antiquated iPad to Use as a Home Assistant Dashboard
Home Assistant won't open in Safari on an iPad 2, but there is a workaround.

5 Hidden Features of Your Apple Watch Control Center
There's more to the Control Center than meets the eye.

With So Many Breaches, Apple's Hide My Email Is More Necessary Than Ever
It can't protect you completely, but it can limit the damage from a data breach.

How I Use Grayscale Mode to Stay Off My iPhone
Turning my iPhone black and white makes it less enticing to use.

This Is Hands Down the Best Feature on My Apple Devices
There's one Apple feature that I couldn't live without.


How I Use Netflix to Aid My Language Learning
Binge-watching box sets can be educational as well as entertaining.

The Smart Home Notification Trick I Wish I'd Tried Sooner
Actionable notifications in Home Assistant are easy to set up and incredibly useful.

The 6 Best Netflix Shows That Actually Tell a Complete Story
Not every Netflix show gets canceled midway through.

How to Make Your Smart Home Devices Play Nicely Together
Integrating different smart home devices can be frustrating, but some things can help.

Why Apple Home Is Better Than Amazon and Google's Smart Home
Google Home and Alexa support more devices, but Apple has the best features.

How Apple Ruined WWDC in 2025
The Worldwide Developers Conference has lost its magic, and it's Apple's fault.