Chris Hachey
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About Chris Hachey
Chris Hachey is a contributor for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering consumer tech. He has been published on XDA-developers.com, Pocket-lint.com, BGR.com, and other tech sites. He is passionate about finding great deals on tech, testing out new consumer electronics, and sharing his insights into smart home devices.
From Bluetooth speakers and earbuds to 2-in-1 laptops, Chris has tested hundreds of products to provide his audience with real analysis on how well something works. When he's not looking for the latest and greatest in tech, he's probably spending too much time on his phone, playing with his dog or daughter, or watching his favorite sports teams. Follow him on X @hach_tag
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I stopped cleaning messy data by hand the day I discovered this built-in Excel feature
I'm all for anything that makes Excel easier to use.
This $8 sensor unlocked more useful automations in my home than anything else I bought
I was surprised that something so cheap worked this well.
5 smart home upgrades renters can actually make without losing their security deposit
Your landlord might pay you your security deposit back and more with these upgrades.
I ditched cable for Roku's free channels and haven't looked back
There's so much at your fingertips for no cost.
4 smart kitchen gadgets that actually earned their counter space
This has made my kitchen a better place to be.
These 4 smart home devices promised to save me time — they did the opposite
I just can't get used to these.
QR codes were supposed to die — here's why they're more useful than ever
QR might stand for quit resistance.
I've had an Alexa speaker for years — these 5 commands are the only ones I actually use
You can also ask Alexa ridiculous questions.
6 small home upgrades that actually add value when you sell
If you are thinking of moving, try considering these.
I bought my first Milwaukee power tool and now I understand why professionals swear by them
But it's never too late to start building up a new inventory.
This $30 motion sensor ignores your pets but catches intruders
It was a nice surprise that fit into my smart home system.
My smart home runs through this one device, and I stopped buying dedicated hubs years ago
I started with it and haven't looked back.
I set up this Alexa automation so my lights turn on before I walk through the door
There's no surprising my house.
This is the only AA battery type I trust when the temperature drops
The cold never bothers them anyway.
I own both a Ryobi and Porter Cable drill, and the winner comes down to one thing
Regardless, they both can get your DIY jobs done.
The one power tool I kept putting off buying turned out to be the most useful one I own
It seriously does so much.
I didn't know what half my screwdrivers were for until I organized my toolbox
It took me some time to figure some of them out.
Your router is probably dying and you don't even know it
Give your network the best chance at succeeding.
Your owned Prime Video movies shouldn't have ads — here's how to stop them
As a loyal Prime member, I wanted the best viewing possible.