Press and Speaking Appearances
Press Appearances
Here is a select listing HomeTechHacker appearances in the online press.
Last Updated 11/15/2023
| Date | Publication | Topic/Comments |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | Cybersecurity Guide | I provided export quotes for their Holiday hacks: An online shopping and security study article. |
| October 2023 | The Spruce | I provided expert quotes for an article about Google Home Devices. |
| September 2023 | Robots.net | The Personal Cybersecurity Manual is listed as one of 12 Best Cybersecurity For Dummies Books for 2023 |
| September 2023 | Robots.net | The Personal Cybersecurity Manual is listed as one of 12 Amazing Personal Cybersecurity Books for 2023 |
| July 2023 | New York Post | Interviewed for the article Locked out, hacked, told to go to bed: When smart homes turn on owners |
| June 2023 | Best Life Online | Expert cybersecurity contribution and quotes for the article 5 Texts That Are Always Scams, Experts Warn |
| May 2023 | The Forecast by Nutanix | Expert cybersecurity contribution and quotes for the article Behind the Smart Home Security Tech Boom |
| October 2022 | Anthony Avina’s Book Review Blog | A review of my book, The Personal Cybersecurity Manual |
| October 2022 | Reedsy.com Discovery | Editorial review of my book, The Personal Cybersecurity Manual |
| August 2022 | The Spruce | I provided expert quotes and advice for an article about the best smart lamps |
| August 2022 | The Spruce | I provided expert quotes and advice for an article about the best smart plugs |
| August 2022 | Feedspot | I’m featured in the Top 100 Home Automation blogs |
| March 2022 – ongoing | Shoreline Area News Tech Feature | I’m an ongoing technology column contributor |
| February 2022 | Author Anthony Avina’s Blog – Book Reviews & Interview | A review of my book, The Home Network Manual, and an interview |
| December 2021 | Log and Timber Home Living – Forever Home 2021 Issue | Contributed to the article Think Ahead: Investing in smart home technologies is an ingenious way to enable you and your home to age gracefully together |
| November 2021 | Reedsy Blog | Guest blog about writing The Smart Home Manual -How My Nonfiction Book Became a Reputable Tech Resource |
| February 2021 | Val Penny’s Book Reviews | A mention of The Smart Home Manual |
| January 2021 | Karen’s World | A review of The Smart Home Manual |
| January 2021 | B for Bookreview | A mention of The Smart Home Manual |
| December 2020 | How smart technology can improve your home – Companion Stairlifts | A quote about how smart technology can make a home safer and more accessible |
| October 2020 | 5 Reasons You’ll Love Having a Smart Home – Techdhome.com | Guest posts about why you want to have a smart home |
| October 2020 | Reading Fanatic Reviews | Listing of a review for The Smart Home Manual |
| October 2020 | Reedsy.com Discovery | Editorial review of The Smart Home Manual |
| March 2020 | Running Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi using Docker – Codeopolis | A reference to my Ultimate Guide DIY Smart Home Guide in the article |
| January 2020 | Creating a smart Fireplace Switch With a Shelly Relay – Shelly Knowledge Base Products | A reference to my article on how to make your fireplace smart using a Shelly 1 Relay in the official Shelly product documentation |
Here is a select listing of my past and upcoming speaking engagements. If you would like to book me for an appearance or a contribution to an article, contact me.
Last Updated 11/17/2023
Recent and Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Past Speaking Engagements
| Date | Event | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| November 16th, 2023 | Cybersecurity Guide Podcast | How to keep yourself safe while shopping online for the holidays — or anytime, really. |
| June 3rd, 2023 | Eye On Real Estate Podcast | Discussion of getting into smart homes, cybersecurity, and what people buying a new home should look for. |
| May 11th, 2022 | Aging In Full Bloom Podcast | Discussion of the benefits of and getting started with a smart home and how to protect yourself on the Internet |
| July 24th, 2021 | Home Assistant Podcast | Keyless Locks, Panic Buttons, and automating Electric Fireplaces with Marlon |
| December 20th, 2020 | Home: On Podcast | Smart Gifting with Marlon Buchanan (Home: On Episode #144) |
| December 13th, 2020 | Home Assistant Conference | Home Assistant: The technology my family can’t live without (presentation & slide deck) |
| October 13th, 2020 | UPCEA West Region Conference | Professional Expertise & 21st Century Skills: Building Bridges Between the Academy and the Workplace With Digital Badges |