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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
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.