Marlon Buchanan's Blog

October 9, 2025

5 Signs You’re Ready to Automate Your Life (And Where to Start)

Illustration of a relaxed man sitting in a chair, surrounded by icons representing task automation, AI, email, social media, home management, and scheduling—symbolizing a simplified and organized lifestyle through automation.If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve hit a point where life feels a bit too full—emails stacking up, chores never-ending, calendar double-booked. You’re not alone. At some point, most of us
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Published on October 09, 2025 03:46

September 25, 2025

Livtab LT90 Pro Smart Table Review: A Party-Ready Smart Coffee Table

Livtab LT90 Pro table closed with LEDs on underneath article title on a rugSmart furniture has been on the rise, blending traditional home pieces with modern convenience. The Livtab LT90 Pro Smart Table is one of the more ambitious examples, combining a coffee table, mini-fridge,
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Published on September 25, 2025 04:04

September 18, 2025

Smart Home Routines to Set Before the Weather Changes

A house with weather, wifi, security and smart home icons around it showing the weather changing to fall.The shift from summer to fall and fall to winter can sneak up on you. One minute you’re enjoying long daylight hours and outdoor barbecues, and the next you’re fumbling with light
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Published on September 18, 2025 04:31

September 11, 2025

Sainlogic WiFi Smart Weather Station SA7 Review: Simple Setup, Reliable Local Weather Data

Sainlogic SA7 installed outside with title of articleWeather plays a big role in how we plan our days, manage our homes, and even take care of our gardens. A personal weather station provides more accurate and hyperlocal data than
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Published on September 11, 2025 04:21

September 1, 2025

The Hidden Culprits Behind Slow Wi-Fi Speeds in Your Home

Wi-Fi router image with a small imag eof a home and the title of tha articleThere’s nothing more frustrating than sitting down to stream a movie or join a video call, only to watch your connection stutter and buffer. Slow Wi-Fi can feel like a mystery —
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Published on September 01, 2025 10:09

August 28, 2025

How I Use AI in Everyday Life to Work Smarter and Live Better

A digital illustration showing a modern desk with multiple screens displaying AI tools, fitness data, code snippets, and content drafts, representing various ways AI is used in everyday life improvement.AI dominates news across various industries, from the military to chatbots and mobile phones. There are so many ways to use AI to enhance your life because it is present in so
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Published on August 28, 2025 04:17

August 14, 2025

Repair, Don’t Replace: A Framework for Diagnosing and Fixing Common Smart-Home Hardware Failures

A person fixing a smart phoneA quiet Tuesday night turns dramatic: the living-room smart bulb that has dutifully responded to voice commands for two years suddenly refuses to turn on. You reboot the hub, reset the bulb,
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Published on August 14, 2025 15:49

A Sneak Peek Into Life by Design: How Automation Can Help You Take Back Your Time

Life by Design book in paperback and ebook format with message about focusing on what truly mattersWe all know what it feels like to be busy, but not just any kind of busy. Overloaded. Constant notifications, obligations, appointments, bills, messages… and somehow still feeling like we’re falling behind.
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Published on August 14, 2025 01:42

August 7, 2025

How to Build a Budget Home Data Backup Solution From Scratch

Article title with person typing on laptop with backup, document, mobile phone, lock, and binary illustrationsIf you finally come around to the idea of backing up your files at home, great. First off, it’s a smart idea. Second, we’ve got a guide for you. It’s a topic
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Published on August 07, 2025 09:30

July 31, 2025

Fit by Design: How AI and Tech Fueled My Year of Health and Fitness Transformation

An African American man walking confidently along a wooded trail in athletic gear, symbolizing health, fitness, and personal transformation through technology and dedication.When my father was the age I turned last year, he had a massive heart attack and almost died. I remember it like it was yesterday. Fortunately, he recovered and went on
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Published on July 31, 2025 05:50