How to Mount an Ambient Weather Station

If you own an Ambient Weather Station, getting it mounted correctly is what separates reliable data from garbage readings. A sensor array sitting on a windowsill next to a brick wall will tell you whatever that brick wall wants it to. Put the same station in a proper open-sky location

Car GPS vs Motorcycle GPS: What’s the Difference?

Riders upgrading their navigation setup inevitably hit the same question: is a dedicated motorcycle GPS actually worth the extra cost, or can a car GPS get the job done? The short answer is that it depends entirely on how and where you ride. The longer answer involves glove-friendly screens, IPX7

How to Mount a Ring or SimpliSafe Sensor on a Garage Door

Mounting a Ring or SimpliSafe entry sensor on an interior door takes about five minutes. Mounting one on a garage door is a different problem entirely, and most of the standard advice doesn’t apply. The surface is wrong, the geometry is wrong, and the adhesive included in the box will

How to Add a Second Home to SimpliSafe (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you own a vacation home, a rental property, or a second residence, you already know how valuable SimpliSafe can be. But figuring out how to add that second location to your existing account is not obvious. The instructions are buried, the app labels have changed over the years, and

How to Apply a Suction Cup Mount to a Car Window

Suction cup mounts are the most common way to attach a phone, GPS, or small tablet to your windshield or side window. They are inexpensive, easy to move between vehicles, and work on virtually any smooth glass surface. But if you have ever watched a mount slowly peel away from