the link to bookmark manager doesn't work - did they take it down

The only problem with a 'smart' bulb is that the wall switch is not smart. So, if you want the smart functionality available, you have to ALWAYS use the app to turn the bulb on/off and never use the wall switch.

The only problem with a 'smart' bulb is that the wall switch is not smart. So, if you want the smart functionality…

If the door has a deadbolt and a door knob, pulling the door shut (with pressure) should engage the door knob and that would hold the door shut tight (compress the weatherstripping). Then, the deadbolt should easily glide in/out. That's how my Kevo is set up.

"Lifehacker has written approximately 17 billion articles on the Pi"... a wee bit of an exaggeration? :)

"Lifehacker has written approximately 17 billion articles on the Pi"... a wee bit of an exaggeration? :)

"This" camera is compatible with Android too

But this was sold by an Apple store, so problem solved :)

A change to the rates should get you off the hook from their contract (no, I'm not a lawyer, so read your contract terms carefully). These charges are controlled by the service provider, so it isn't like a Govt tax/surcharge that they can pass on to you without violating the contract.

as compared to Sony/HomeDepot/UPS/Target ... that did what exactly?

Where do you draw the line? Would you go and r*pe a woman because you can't get a girlfriend and can't afford 'other' options? Would you mug a rich guy and if he resists, stab him? (the rich guy has enough money - can afford to go to a hospital)

connect to car's bluetooth receiver system and make that a trusted place?

Different ways of interpreting the statement. Google (IMO) is not referring to all kinds of software on all kinds of phone, but instead, different types of phones (physical phones - not the OS)

"...instead of using a proprietary deadbolt and front plate (the bit that sits on the outside of the door where you stick the key), which increase both the cost of the product..." <== Yet, this costs the same as the Kwikset Kevo ($220)

They are referring to phones in different sizes, different price ranges, different colors, different manufacturers, different features (LTE or not, front facing speakers or not, etc)... you know.. "all kinds of phones"

Use the backup codes that you printed when setting up two-factor authentication. (you *did* print those out, right? right?) :)

Thanks. I initially tried that, but with the copper pipe less than an inch from the backerboard, that wasn't practical. I ended up using a grilling mat (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00…) - worked good. Even then, I could only hope and pray that the solder actually made it thru' all the way around (prepped it as…

Thanks. The problem is that short of turning the water on, there doesn't seem to be a way to see if the solder made it all the way around.

True. But unfortunately, for the average homeowner, it is kinda likely that they will need to do the actual soldering in a confined space :)

It was a licensed plumber (from a pretty well reputed plumbing company) who used sharkbite at a friend's house and that friend told me about it... figured it was good enough. But you are likely right - the rubber *will* deteriorate over time, and the plumber doesn't care about that since he is long gone by then.

This is good, but what'd be even better (and likely more useful to most folks) is "how to solder in confined spaces" <— example: need to replace tub/shower value, and need to solder pipes to new valve in the wall, where one side to solder will be an inch or so from the drywall.

On FiOS, without VPN, I'm at 3000Kbps, so I guess I don't have any reason to complain (yet)