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They seem to be anti home-assistant on that site.
Even the article linked from this one is a pro-Samsung household over HA...
I get the point that not everyone wants to be a sys admin, but the site is called "how to geek", so I'd expect a tech-savvy audience would like a more balanced article.
In 2026 being a geek I being picky between choosing a Ps5 or a Nintendo idk. The word is so washed out
Self proclaimed geeks are often the least tech savvy. They just collect and consume they are passionate about their hobbies but they stay on the surface level. Unlike a nerd who deep dives into material and becomes a knowledgeable expert.
A nerd is someone who buys all game consoles and a new phone every year.
A geek is someone who owns more than 2 board games besides Catan and Uno.
A hacker though, that's someone who can vibe code an app.
To quote Merlin Mann: