Smart Home Guide: Get the Most Out of Your Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Homekit

The Marvel flick can kick off your summer streaming plans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-stream-captain-america-brave-new-world-on-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

Viral thirst traps on social media are raising eyebrows... and alarm bells about budget cuts. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/tiktoks-raunchy-love-letter-to-the-national-parks-might-actually-sa

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,429 for May 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-18-1429/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 18, #707. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-18-707/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 441 for May 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-18-441/#ftag=CADf328eec

Thermostat placement matters when you're trying to avoid inaccurate temperature readings and higher energy bills. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/stop-installing-your-thermostat-here-it

Internet on the go is great, but make sure you clear your iPhone's cache every so often. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iphone-acting-up-seriously-clear-your-cache/#ftag=CADf328eec