#amazon echo tips

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Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up a Smart Home System

Have you ever wondered how to create a smart home system that makes your life easier? With the right tools and setup, you can turn your home into a tech-powered haven. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know How to set up a smart home system step by step. What Is a Smart Home System? A smart home system uses devices that connect to the internet and can be controlled…

[hunter-rodrigez]

Accessibility tip:

If you want to automate your home a bit, but you don't want any "smart" tech, you can just buy remote controlled power sockets instead

They are a lot cheaper and easier to set up and use than some home automation smart tech nonsense

They don't need an app (but some models come with optional apps and there are apps that are compatible with most of these)

Many of them use the 433mhz frequency to communicate, which makes most models compatible with each other, even if they are from different manufacturers

The tech has been around for a long time and will be around for a long time to come

You don't have to put any fucking corporate listening devices like an amazon echo in your home

Models for outdoors exist as well

[crazydiscostu]

How Disable Ads On Your Echo Show Device

It used to be when you bought a device, it was yours to do with as you pleased! This doesn’t feel like the case with certain display-based Smart devices. Amazon seem to update their devices with new advertising features every few months. These features don’t generally make life better, but it does seem like the company finds new and interesting ways to push marketing onto the user. With each ad…

[v6quewrlds]

LOVE TALK, JOE BURROW.

pairing⠀⁎⠀joe burrow x wife!reader. word count⠀⁎⠀1.9k.

summary⠀⁎⠀with your toddler off with the cousins at her grandparents' house, it's a quiet night in the burrow household. you take advantage of the quiet to spend some one-on-one time soaking in your warm tub.

author's note⠀⁎⠀requested by an anon, i hope you like it bae <3 changed up the layout a little bit, we'll see if i stick to it lmao warnings⠀⁎⠀suggestive at worst. hubby!joe, dad!joe, frosted tips!joe, warnings about joe being a softie in general.

"Thank you, baby. That feels so good," you moaned, your eyes drifting closed as Joe's strong hands gently kneaded your tense shoulder muscles. You leaned back into him, feeling the warmth of the water and his body enveloping you. His touch was magic, easing the constant ache that seemed to follow you around lately.

"You're welcome," Joe murmured, his voice a low rumble that resonated through you. He kissed the top of your head, his breath tickling your scalp. "How's that?"

You nodded, a small smile playing on your lips. "Perfect."

The conversation lulled for a moment, the only sound the soft splashing of the water. Joe's fingers danced over your skin, tracing the curve of your stomach down to your thighs before returning to massage the tension out of your neck. You felt a rush of warmth spread through your body, the stress of the week dissipating into the steamy air.

"So, have you thought more about the birth plan?" Joe asked, his voice careful, as if tiptoeing around a minefield. You two have had this conversation before, but you had never really put a bow on the details.

You exhaled deeply, your body sinking deeper into his warmth. "You know me, I'm flexible. But I do want an epidural this time. I was a champ with Amara, but I don't need to prove my strength twice."

Joe's grip tightened around your shoulders in an anxious squeeze. "Well, that's my only concern. No more natural births for you. I don't want to see you in that much pain again."

You leaned your head back, peering at him with a smirk. "Were you worried? You were about 10 seconds away from passing out when Amara was born."

Joe rolled his eyes, a faint blush rising to his cheeks. "I was not! I'm just saying, if modern medicine has a solution to that kind of pain, I want you to take it."

You chuckled, the sound echoing off the tiles. "Alright, alright. Point taken." You paused, brushing your fingers against your bump. "But other than that, let's just keep it low-key. Just you, me, and the midwife. I love our moms but I don't need an audience this time around."

Joe nodded, his eyes flickering with relief. "Deal. Just as long as you're comfortable." His thumbs dug into the knots in your shoulders, and you couldn't help but let out a contented sigh. "We're still doing a water birth at home? I have the pool in our Amazon cart but haven't pulled the trigger yet."

"Yes, Joe. At home, with the pool," you said, your voice a mix of exasperation and amusement. "I feel like you're more excited about the water birth than I am."

"What? It's just... I don't know. It seems like a cool experience," Joe replied, trying to sound nonchalant, but failing miserably.

You couldn't help but laugh, the sound rich and warm in the stillness of your bathroom sanctuary. "Cool? Having a baby is cool?"

Joe shrugged, his hands pausing in their ministrations. "Well, it's not like we're throwing a party, but it's definitely an experience. And I'd rather you be comfortable than anything else."

Your eyes popped open as a sudden jolt of movement from within your belly made you jump. "Whoa, baby girl's definitely got her daddy's athleticism," you said, placing a hand over the spot where you had felt the kick.

Joe leaned forward to peer at your stomach, his eyes lighting up with excitement. "Was that a kick?" His hand hovered over your belly, waiting for another sign of life.

"Yeah," you said, your eyes shining with affection. "Keep talking, she's a fan of your voice."

Joe grinned, leaning in closer so his cheek was against yours. "Hey, angel," he whispered, his voice tender and filled with wonder. "You're gonna be here so soon, and we can't wait to see you. You have the best big sister in the whole world, she's so excited to play with you." You felt the baby give another kick, and Joe's smile grew even wider as his hand finally felt your little baby Burrow's response.

"My boobs are killing me," you said with a grimace, breaking the momentary silence. The baby's kicks had subsided, but the pressure in your breasts remained. Joe laughed wholeheartedly, his hands moving from your shoulders to cup your breasts gently.

"You're telling me," he teased, his thumbs circling your soft nipples. "They're like two basketballs about to pop." You shot him a glare, but the sensation felt heavenly. You leaned into his touch, letting out a contented sigh.

"Asshole. You did this to me, remember?" you murmured, your voice thick with both pleasure and frustration.

"What can I say? I missed seeing them all heavy like this," Joe said, his voice a playful purr in your ear. He pinched them gently, rolling the sensitive peaks between his fingers. You couldn't help but let out a low whine, the sensation shooting straight to your core. "But seriously, baby, you're so sexy right now." He kissed your neck, his teeth grazing your skin.

"Sexy but swollen," you corrected, though you couldn't help but feel a flutter of pride at his compliment. You reached up to stroke his cheek with your thumb, feeling the two-day-old stubble against your palm. "How do you feel about doing something with Amara before the due date? I read that it's good to spend some one-on-one time with the older sibling before the new baby arrives."

Joe nodded thoughtfully. "Yeah, your mom mentioned that to me, too. Maybe we could take her to the zoo closer to the date?" He kissed your neck, his teeth grazing the soft skin, sending a shiver down your spine.

You considered it. "That's a good idea. She loves animals." You leaned into his touch, enjoying the way his fingers danced over your swollen breasts. The intimacy of the moment made you feel cherished, despite the weight of your pregnancy.

"It's not like she'll remember the zoo trip in a few years," Joe pointed out, his voice a whisper against your skin. "But she'll remember the attention she got from us before her world gets flipped upside down."

"True," you said, your breath hitching as Joe's touch grew more insistent. "Do you think she fully understands what's happening?"

"Probably not," Joe replied, his breath hot against your ear. "But she'll get it when she sees her little sister for the first time." His hands slid down to your bump, his palms cupping the underside of your belly. He gently lifted the bump up, shifting the weight of your baby girl from your spine for just a brief moment. You sighed in relief as your head fell back against Joe's shoulder again.

"I hope she's as excited as we are," you murmured, your hand joining his on your stomach. You watched in awe as your daughter began to kick in response to your touch. "Look at her go."

Joe's eyes never left the sight of your baby moving beneath your skin. "I can't believe we made this happen," he whispered, his voice filled with awe. "Two little miracles."

Your hand squeezed his. "We make a good team," you said softly, your gaze meeting his. Joe's eyes met yours, finding the love and certainty that had carried you two through so much already.

"Of course we do, babe," he agreed, his voice soft with emotion. "And we're gonna rock this whole two kids thing, just like we do everything else."

You felt a sudden surge of love for him, your heart swelling in your chest. You turned your head fully, your lips finding his in a soft, lingering kiss. "Thank you for this weekend, Joey. I really needed it."

He reciprocated the kiss eagerly, his eyes smiling when you pulled away. "Anything for you, babe." His hands drifted down to your thighs, his touch light and exploratory. "With how this season is going, these moments with you are the only thing keeping me sane. If you need anything else, just let me know."

You couldn't argue with him. You felt like a new woman, the tension of the disappointing season and the weight of your pregnancy anxiety both lifted away in the blissful weekend. "Mm, I definitely needed this more than I thought," you admitted, a shy smile curving your lips.

Joe's grin widened, and he leaned in to kiss you, his hands still resting lightly on top of your thighs. "Good," he murmured. "Because I'm gonna take you to bed and make sure you sleep for the rest of the night."

Your eyes widened, and you turned to look at him over your shoulder. "Now, that's a plan I can get behind," you said, your voice a purr.

Joe stood, water sluicing off his muscular form, and offered you a hand. You took it, letting him help you out of the tub, the water running off your curves like a waterfall. He wrapped a towel around you, his eyes raking over your body with a softness that had only grown since you had conceived your first child.

"Alright, let's go," Joe said, taking your hand and leading you out of the bathroom and into your bedroom. The room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the flickering candles on the nightstand. He gently laid you down on the soft, plush bed and began to dry you off with the towel, his touch lingering on your damp skin.

You watched him, feeling a warmth spread through you that had nothing to do with the warm towel. "You're too good to me," you murmured, your voice sleepy with satisfaction.

Joe kissed the top of your head, his eyes glittering with love. "Not nearly enough, babe," he said, his voice soft. He finished drying you off, his touch lingering on your swollen belly as he worked your lotion into your skin. "You're the best thing that ever happened to me."

Your heart swelled with love, and you reached out to trace the line of his jaw with your fingertips. "And you're the best thing that ever happened to me."

Joe leaned down to kiss your stomach, his lips pressing softly against the firm mound of your growing baby. You felt the baby kick in response and you couldn't help but laugh. "I think you're already her favorite," you said, watching Joe with a warmth in your eyes.

He grinned up at you, his own eyes alight with love and excitement. "Well, I've got to start early. Can't have you stealing all the love, now can I?"

You chuckled, your hand sliding over your belly to rest on top of Joe's. "You're going to spoil the two of them rotten, I just know it."

Joe looked up at you, his smile turning mischievous. "Is that a challenge?"

You rolled your eyes playfully, but your heart was full. "No, it's a fact," you said, your voice filled with affection. "But I wouldn't have it any other way."

Joe leaned over you, his hands framing your face, his thumbs stroking your cheeks as he kissed you deeply. The kiss was slow and gentle, a promise of the passion you would share again once your baby girl was born. You wrapped your arms around his neck, pulling him closer, the warmth of the water still clinging to your bodies.

As the two of you broke apart, Joe whispered, "I can't wait to see your beautiful face when you hold her for the first time." Your eyes glistened with unshed tears. "Me too," you said, your voice soft with emotion.

[boypied]

pairings: roommate!henry cavill x male reader

request: Roommate Henry Cavill finds you after you tried some self bondage and couldn't free yourself.

warnings: SMUT ! , bdsm, swearing, anal sex, spit, degrading.

MDNI + FDNI !

A couple of weeks ago, while you were browsing through pornhub, you came across a self bondage video, and it really peaked your curiosity. You went onto amazon and brought a bondage pack filled with gag balls, restraints, leather whips, and even butt plugs.

You waited patiently for a couple of weeks, waiting for the package to arrive, and when it finally did, you were more ready than ever. You unboxed it, pulling out the wrapped whips and chains.

You lube up a vibrating buttplug, gently pushing it inside of you. It softly ripples inside of you, your body shaking with pleasure.

You attached the hooks to the ceiling and wrapped the end of the restraints around them. You tighten the restraint around your first wrist and just about managed to stretch yourself to reach the second restraint.

Your cock hardens in your jockstrap feeling the tightness against your wrists, the lack of movement and the vibrations inside you.

You squirm your body around, enjoying the pleasure that courses through your body until you hear your front door open. "Hey! I'm back from work. " Henry's voice echoes down the hall towards your room.

Panic set in when you realised you couldn't get out the restraint. "Who the fuck tries self-bondage" I mumble out realising how stupid I am.

"Where are you?" Henry calls out. Normally, you greet him when he gets home like you are an old married couple. Henry slowly makes his way down the hallway and stands outside your bedroom door.

"Hey, you in there?" Henry says softly, knocking on the door. "Make yourself decent, I'm coming in," Henry says with a chuckle, which slowly fades into a face of shock when he sees you.

You close your eyes to try and hide from the embarrassment. "Holy shit." Henry mumbles out, walking further into the room, admiring your body. "Can you untie me?" You ask trying to get out of this situation, "no." Henry says in a breathy tone.

Your eyes widen with confusion before your sight slowly gets darkened. Henry covers your eyes with a blindfold submerging you into darkness, you feel Henry's hot breathe against your neck.

Henry picks up the tassel whip, gently stroking it up your body before whipping it against your back, you groan out in slight pain but mostly pleasure "fuck!".

The vibrations from your ass and the whips against your body causes your cock to become rock hard, whilst it coats your jockstrap in pre-cum. "You're such a fucking slut. Look at you." Henry spits out, whipping at your body again. "P-Please fuck me!" You gasp out.

"I dont take orders from sluts plus I don't want to hear a fucking fag speak, so..." Henry says with a smirk plastered on his face as he places a gag-ball in your mouth tying it at the back on your head, he spanks your ass casting you to whimper out.

Henry grips your hips, pulling your body against him whispering in your ear "how fucking stupid do you need to be to get stuck like this?" Henry spits out through gritted teeth. You whimper out, feeling his hands grip your hips.

Henry whips against your ass until it's burning red, tears streaming down your face coming out from under the mask from the over-stimulation. "Do you want Daddy's cock, fag?" He whispers to you, your head nods quickly. Practically begging for it.

He pulls the vibrating buttplug out of your hole. He watches it pulsate, begging to be filled, Henry strips his clothes off, throwing them all over the floor.

He rubs his tip against your pulsating hole, rubbing his pre-cum over it. Your arms are beginning to ache, thrusting it deep inside you. You gasp, and your eyes roll back under the mask, Henry takes off the gag-ball, your mouth gaped open.

"F-Fuck! Henry" you shout out, whimpering at the feeling of Henry's cock rubbing against your walls. "Such a fuckin' fag" Henry says through gritted teeth, slapping your ass as he pounds into you.

"Look at how sloppy you are, slut!" Henry says, laughing out. Spit ran out of your mouth, eyes rolled back and dried tears on your face. You had become completely cock-obsessed with Henry, "M-My daddy!"

"Yeah, I'm your daddy. Fag!" Henry smirks, thrusting up into you, he rips your jockstrap releasing your hard cock from it fabric cage. As he thrusts into you his hand travels round to the front of your body, jerking your cock off.

"Cum for your daddy!" Henry whispers in your ear, commanding you to cum for him. You obey his commands, unleashing your load, shooting ropes of cum, all of them hitting the floor.

Henry lifts up your legs, fucking up into you. The over-stimulation of your hole causes your brain to become mush, the feeling of him fucking up into your g-spot before shooting his buckets of cum into your boy-pussy.

"Fuck! Your boy-pussy is milking me dry!" Henry gasps out, your cock tightening around his cock and he thrust into you.

Henry rests his head against your back before sliding his cock out of you. He unties your restraints, your body becoming limp from exhaustion. Henry swoops up your body into his muscular arms and carries you to him bed.

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[onlymingyus]

Positions

pairing; kim mingyu x afab reader

genre; smut

warnings; filth, unprotected sex, mingyu watches porn, dom/sub dynamics, Domme!reader, sub!gyu, mention of switch!reader in the past, begging, pet names, degrading names, praise, degradation, slapping, hand on the throat, overstimulation, creampie, honestly not sure if I've missed anything

w/c; 2.3 k and some change 

a/n; saw the amazon position and was fascinated by it and this is what happens. thank you to @junkissed-replies for proofreading!

Mingyu kisses behind your ear causing you to smirk, a small laugh slipping from your lips. He had been incredibly touchy from the moment you walked in the door. Now his hand was running along your stomach, his fingers turned downwards urging you to spread your legs. You could hear the whimper on his lips next to your ear when you laugh again, pulling from him ever so slightly. 

“Mm, where are you going? I need you…” You smile at his words, your eyes rolling when you lean back to meet his eyes. Mingyu’s pupils were ever so slightly blown out with lust, his cock straining in his shorts. He groans at the way you look at him, his thumb rubbing a circle into your hip while he takes a deep breath giving you an almost desperate look. 

You can’t help the urge to lift your hand, your bottom lip getting caught in your teeth while your fingers brush through his longer dark locks. “What has gotten into you today?” Mingyu groans again, leaning to pull at your shirt so that it falls off your shoulder exposing your skin to him. You sigh out a breath into another laugh listening to him talk between kisses, “I missed you, and I was bored.” 

Boredom, that explained most of Mingyu’s problems 90% of the time. When his sharper canines drag along your skin, you hiss out a soft moan. Mingyu furrows his brow, feeling his cock twitching at the sound causing him to shiver. “What did you do while you were bored, Gyu?” 

Mingyu smiles against your soft skin, his eyes glancing up at you mischievously. When you raise a brow, he presses one more opened mouth kiss to your arm before sitting back with a sigh. “I looked up new positions to try, I found one that just…” You watch him visibly shudder, his eyes traveling over you while his fingers lift at your shirt so that the pads of his fingertips can brush over your skin. 

“That what? Finish your sentence, Mingyu. Don’t get distracted.” You smile hearing Mingyu softly whine into a breath, his eyes lifting to yours once again. His fingers were now spread along your stomach, the tips of his index and middle finger resting under your breast while his mouth practically watered at the idea of getting your clothes off of you when you had spoken to him again. 

“Oh, yeah. Um…I’ll have to show you.” Now it was your turn to whine softly when his hands were off of your body. He was so warm and now that he was leaning across the bed to grab his phone you were beginning to realize how much you needed him too. “Fuck…what is the position called Gyu?” 

Mingyu laughs softly at your impatience, his phone in his hand when he feels your hands pulling him back to you. “Amazon position, oh fuck…Y/N.” Mingyu was trying hard not to get distracted but you had moved behind him, your hands moving over his chest while you looked over his shoulder as he scrolled. 

“Mmm, like the company?” You laugh sweetly against Mingyu’s ear causing him to echo you only the phone trembles in his hands at the feeling of your tongue on the shell of his ear. “Fu–fuck, uh no. Like the Greek women…the uh— oh god baby, you are making it hard to think.” 

Smirking against Mingyu’s neck, you raise a brow glancing at his phone while Mingyu starts to play a video of the sounds of a man groaning filling the room though Mingyu doesn’t seem to even pay attention. “You can use that cute little brain of yours Gyu, but I think I get the idea. You don’t want to think at all do you? You just want me to do all the work?” 

Mingyu groans, the feeling of your hand wrapping around his throat from behind causing him to close his eyes. The phone forgotten, Mingyu drops it onto the bed nodding at your words while you feel his Adam's apple moving against your palm. “So this is what you do when you are bored? You look at porn and imagine ways for me to ruin you?” 

You feel your panties becoming uncomfortably wet at the sounds leaving Mingyu’s mouth when he agrees with every word you say. A soft “yes ma’am” followed by a “please…oh fuck, please fuck me?” slip from Mingyu’s lips causing you to almost lose your composure. Mingyu groans when you moan hot breath next to his ear before speaking, “Get undressed and lay on the bed.” 

Mingyu nods and begins muttering in agreement before he even moves. Watching a smirk form on your lips when he finally slides off the bed, Mingyu can’t help but to let his mouth drop open when you run your hand under your shirt over your breast squeezing them while watching him drop his clothes. “I’m trying to be patient, Mingyu.” 

“I know, I’m sorry…god you are so pretty. Can I take off your clothes too?” You watch him take a step towards you, his shorts falling to his feet leaving him naked in front of you when you shake your head no. Mingyu stops in his tracks, a whine on his lips, a form pouting while his hands tremble at his sides. 

“I told you to lay on the bed.” Your eyes follow Mingyu making his way to the bed, his gaze never leaving yours even when he lays on his back. You can’t help but to smirk watching his cock rest back against his stomach leaking heavily. “Are you that excited, Pup?” 

Mingyu whines out a yes when you slide off the bed, your hands moving over your body far too slow for his liking. When he starts to sit up on his elbows you tsk at him tossing your bra in his direction. “If you want me to fuck you Mingyu, you will lay on your back like a good boy and be patient.” 

You weren’t sure you had seen your boyfriend move faster than he did at your words. Mingyu’s chest rises and falls quickly while his eyes stay fixed on your body, on each piece of clothing falling to the floor. “I knew you could listen.” Mingyu nods, a groan spilling from his lips when your fingers trail along his thighs when you move between his legs. 

“Now be a good little whore and hold your legs up.” You watch Mingyu swallow hard after hearing your command. He knew what position he would have to get into, but knowing it was happening made his head spin. He watches a smirk pull at the corner of your lips when he pulls his legs up bending his knees towards his chest, his hands on the back of his thighs. 

You had to admit the visual of seeing him like this was more arousing than you had anticipated. Biting your lip you suppress a moan running your fingers over the back of Mingyu’s thighs down to his ass causing him to squirm slightly on the bed in front of you. “Hold them apart for me so I can get to your pretty cock, baby.” 

Mingyu mutters a soft ‘fuck’ pulling his legs apart only to feel your fingers run between his ass, over his balls up to his shaft that jerks in anticipation. “It really is pretty, you know?” Looking up when you speak to him, Mingyu groans watching you hold his cock up straight while you squat over the back of his thighs lowering yourself down over his length. 

“What–oh!” He wanted to know what you were talking about but when you rested your hands on his chest leaning over him thrusting your hips towards him, Mingyu was lost for words. You find yourself also a bit overwhelmed by how good the position felt. How you could control how deep Mingyu was inside of you, how fast you were going, the drag of your clit when you sat down fully and rocked your hips instead. 

Mingyu curses under his breath, his fingernails digging into the back of his thighs. He was trying so hard to keep his eyes open and on you because it was the sexiest thing he had ever seen in his entire life. The way your body moved over him, the bounce of your breasts, the determination in your eyes. When you moan his name and thrust hard down over him, Mingyu cries out your name in response making you smirk.

Lifting your hand you grab Mingyu’s face when he starts to lean his head to the side, his eyes closing from the overwhelming feeling of his climax building. “Eyes on me, there’s my pretty whore. Mmm, fuck…does my little pup like when I’m being mean?” 

Nodding, Mingyu whines out a yes, his hands moving to slide over your legs while he uses his strength to keep his legs pulled up. Letting go of his face, you tilt your head to the feeling of his hands on your skin. When Mingyu bites at his bottom lip your fingers collide with his cheek making his mouth fall out in a groan. “Shit…Y/N.” 

“Don’t bite at your lips. I want to hear your pretty moans Gyu.” Your eyes fall on Mingyu’s throat, his Adam’s apple prominent when he swallows hard at your words before he opens his mouth to speak once again. “Do that again?” Your hips slow, circling his cock while you try to process what he is asking you to do. 

When your palm hits his cheek again, Mingyu groans his eyes closing once again only this time you feel his cock twitch inside of you. “You really do like it when I’m mean to you. I’m learning so much about you today, baby.” Your fingers run over Mingyu’s warm cheek, the heat both from the slap and embarrassment of your words. “So cute, I think I like this side of you.” 

Mingyu leans his face into your hand, his lips pressing against the heel of your hand with a groan when your thrusts pick up in pace and intensity once again. The pressure had been building inside of him for a while, but the feeling of your pussy tightening around him each time you took him so deeply was causing Mingyu to lose his mind. 

“‘M…Gonna cum…oh my god. Please?” There were so few times when Mingyu had begged for things in the bedroom but you were beginning to get used to the feeling. Your own orgasm had been building but now you were trying to keep yourself from losing it right on the spot, your hand back on Mingyu’s chest, the other on the back of his leg. 

“Yeah? You sound so pretty begging for it Gyu. You really do sound like a pretty little whore tonight.” When you praise and degrade him at the same moment, Mingyu throws his head back against the bed hard to keep himself from cumming instantly. Digging your nails into his leg, you moan his name feeling the burn in your legs beginning to lose your pace. “Cum for me Mingyu.” 

It was music to his ears before they felt white hot with how hard his climax hit him. Mingyu closes his eyes tightly, tears rolling from the corners into his hair while he groans loudly. You gasp feeling his cum spilling into you then running between your thighs as you continue to fuck him through his high. 

Mingyu’s fingers tremble on your leg, your name muttering on his lips like a prayer sending you over the edge when you lean over his body pushing his knees further into his chest so your lips can meet his when you cum. Larger hands hold onto your hips in an attempt to hold you in place until you hiss out a no, Mingyu whines at the overstimulation when you roll your hips over his. 

“Oh fuck…too much.” You smirk on his lips when he whines the words into your mouth. Words he had heard from you so many times only to coax another orgasm from you. “Mm, you can give me more can’t you? Be a good whore.” Sitting back you roll your hips down when you hear Mingyu let out a sobbing groan as he spills anything he has left into you. 

Hand’s grip the bedding, Mingyu’s pretty face looking blissfully wrecked when you finally pull from him letting his cum drip onto the back of his thighs causing you to moan at the sight. “Oh Gyu, baby…you look as pretty as a painting tonight. I should take a picture for you.” 

You hear him laugh, his legs moving to relax before you push them back up, shaking your head and meeting his eyes, a sly smirk on your lips. “I’m serious, hang on just a second.” Mingyu bites his lips, his arm wrapped behind his knees while he watches you move to pick up his phone, unlocking it only to then take a picture of him on the bed. 

Shaking your head you take a slow breath sending yourself the picture before handing him the phone. Mingyu’s breath mimics the one you had taken, his legs reluctantly relaxing from being held up for so long. “Holy shit…I–” 

“You look sexy.” Mingyu looks up at your words, his cheeks burning at your compliment, a smile forming on his lips. “This was fun Gyu, you should get bored more often.” Taking his phone from his hands, you move to sit in Mingyu’s lap causing him to groan slightly to the pressure even as his hands run over your legs gently. 

“I’m glad you had fun, I really liked it too. We will have to try this position again sometime soon.” A smirk on your lips you nod in agreement, happy to try out any new positions your boyfriend was willing to find. “Mm anytime Pup, but now it’s time to get a shower, then you get to change the bed. There is cum all over it.”  

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Hi hi! I love your writing!! For the December prompts can I do Druig with 8 & 13 ?

A/N - I love this for Druig! Thanks for requesting this, anon!

Brave

Summary - Druig thinks of himself as a coward. His wife thinks otherwise

Warnings - angst with fluff at the end

Amazon

1600’s

The otherwise of the bed was cold, which made you worry as you woke up from your slumber.

Usually, you would have a warm body next to you, more than warm since he would run hot when he would sleep out there in your little shack.  It didn’t help when it was humid, even in the winter season the air would be sticky in the dead of night.  But his side of the bed was in fact cold, you could only feel the bunched sheets.

He was also a clinger when he slept, always wanting you within arms ready with either tangled legs or his arms around your waist.  You never minded it, not really since you two were an item for the last 600 years or so, long before you both came to the Amazon 50 years ago.  Leaving your Eternal family and only having each other to lean on for support.  Although you missed them all and their company after being together for centuries on Earth, you would never trade your choice in walking away with Druig.  

You two were building a life together.

You blinked slowly to rub your eyes, seeing the otherwise of your bed empty and abandoned.  It wasn’t like Druig to leave your bed in the middle of the night unless he would wake to tell you.  But your heard the front door crack, making you look and see that it was opened slightly and the moonlight was shining in.  The cooler breeze was filling in the room, along with the softer sounds of the nocturnal animals echoing from the high trees.  You slipped out of bed, threw on your robe that was a gift to you from one of the elders in the tiny village, and tip-toed along the wooden floor.

Poking your head out of the cracked open door, you saw the very person you were looking over, leaning against the pillar of the shack and looking up at the moon with a haunted look on his face.  You quickly grabbed his blue robe that was hanging up on a singular nail on the wall, sliding out onto the porch where he was to silently sit next to him. 

“Put this on before you catch a cold,” You hummed to him, placing the robe along his shoulders to watch him carefully slip his arms through.  You grinned slightly, though you leaned your shoulder against his.  Passing a kiss on his shoulder, you spoke again, “What’s on your mind, honey,”

He said nothing for a moment or two, you knowing well to not press him when he was in deep thought.  Druig was never one to hide things from you that haunted his mind, he was very open with you and never wished to withdraw anything from you.  But you could see it in his eyes and how he seemed….lost.

“Did I make the right choice?” 

You looked at him with a hot of worry as he asked that, his voice sounding a bit raw and uneasy as his eyes were still trained on the moon.  You rubbed his arm with your fingers, feeling him lean back against you a bit more. This was the last thing you thought he would ask, since up until this point he was more than fine with being out in the village.  

“What do you mean?” You asked him gently.

“Coming out here, leaving the family,” he replied, you hearing him call the others “family” for the first time.  You knew he admired them and never wished any ill wishes towards them.  He would be aloof with them of course, but nothing negative.  He missed them every once in a while when you two went off on your own, joking around with Kingo or talking about her inventions with Phastos.  Even with Ajak, the leader who would always have to answer to Arishem, Druig missed her pearls of wisdom and warmth.  

“You did what you had to do,” you reminded him with a calm tone, “That was the worst night of your life, Druig.  You had to watch what happened to those humans and you made a new path because of it—“

“Because I couldn’t simply stop them,” Druig muttered.

“Druig..” You said his name as he huffed and blinked a few times, you finally noticed that he was silent crying.

“I had a nightmare,” He explained, his voice now sounding a bit raw, “That night out there and seeing those humans kill each other.  I could hear them crying out for help…..but I just stood there and did nothing…..like a coward.”

“Hey!” You huffed, reaching over to frame his face in your hands to get his attention.  His blue eyes were brightened in tears, and his cheeks and skin were flushed, this was now the same Druig knew that was filled with life and hope.  You saw him thrive there in that village building new homes for the growing families and new crops on the small farm.  He loved what he was doing, he looked so happy and filled with joy in helping the small cluster of humans thrive and survive.

To hear himself call himself a coward though…

“Don’t talk about yourself like that,” You scolded him, seeing him blink at you as you stared at him hard, “You are not a coward, not even close! Don’t ever call yourself that ever again, you hear me?”

He said nothing, but you knew he was drinking it all in as he laced your spare hand in his own and you gave him a small smile.

“Druig, you are one of the bravest beings I know. You’re brave for knowing what is right and saying it, not holding it in.  If anything, that is uncowardly.  I have always loved how brave you were and wishing to do the right thing and never holding back with your words, it was one of the reasons I fell in love with you,”  

Druig smiled, small but softly as you traced some of the tears away with your fingers.

“You should have told me you were feeling this way,” You advised him, but he shrugged and bit his lower lip.

“I thought I could handle it on my own,” he tried to explain, but you huffed.

“Why do you always think you have to do everything on your own?  You stubborn ass,” you said, Druig snorted and finally chuckled for the first time that night as you giggled.  You were glad to break off that mood he was in, Druig wrapping you in his arms to hug you as you let him.  Druig would never be one to ask for him in any way, which bothered you since you knew it would be too much for him at the time.  Something like this though, worried you that he was having these nightmares over time and keeping it to himself just to protect you.  Then again, you knew deep down old ghosts and demons would haunt anyone.  

Even the mind controller himself.

“All is well, Druig,” You said against his head as you kissed his ear, “Don’t think you can do this alone, not with me.  Lean on me when it gets heavy, please,”

“Anything for you, my love,” he replied as he pecked your lips.  

“Good, now come to bed with me.  I miss you in my arms,” you replied, getting up and taking Druig by the hand.  He laughed, following you willingly as you two finally left the porch to go back into the little home that you made together.  Nightmares will come and go, but they won’t last forever.

Not like the love you had for Druig. 

The End

[magz]

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[brattyprettysub2]

Not a Cow Yet (WIP excerpt)

This book is not out yet, but I just wrote this scene and it's so hot, I had to share it.

All characters in this piece of fiction are role-playing adults.

*

"What's happening to me?" Jeanie says to Becca, panting. She feels wetness at the corner of her mouth and she realises it's drool, spilling out from between her lips and down her chin. She wipes it away with the back of her hand and feels tears prickling her eyes. "What's wrong with me?"

"Oh, lovey girl," Becca says. She kisses Jeanie's soft inner thigh and pushes a finger into her sopping pussy. It glides in easily and Jeanie shudders around it -- not quite another orgasm, but the echo of one. "Oh, beautiful girl, there's nothing wrong with you. You've just been neglected and misguided for so long."

"What --" Jeanie's voice is trembling so hard that she's not sure Becca can even understand her. "What do you mean?"

"Well, honeybunch." Becca eases another finger into Jeanie. Jeanie isn't sure why she's being so gentle, when her pussy is wide-open and slick and desperate for it. There's no chance of Becca hurting her. "You've been allowed to think that you're a person and that's just not right, is it?"

That... that's wrong. Jeanie's mind is fuzzy and Becca is beginning to move her fingers, nudging them against her g-spot, and it's making every coherent thought fly out of Jeanie's head. Each thrust of her fingers seems to be creating more and more empty space in Jeanie's brain.

"I'm a person." Jeanie's voice sounds weird. Thick and slurred and clumsy, like she's had far too much to drink. She tries again. "I'm a person." It sounds even worse the second time, going up at the end like she's asking a question.

"I'm so curious about what Daddy is going to do with you," Becca says. She has three fingers inside Jeanie now -- four? Jeanie can't tell, she has no idea, she just knows it's not enough. "He keeps saying it would be funny to make you into a cow, with your tiny tits. He wants to get your udders nice and fat and so heavy that you can't even stand upright. Do you like that idea?" She rubs her fingers inside Jeanie, grinding mercilessly against her g-spot. "Your pussy seems to like it, she's opening up so nice and pretty for me."

Jeanie has always hated it when people refer to genitals as he or she, but she doesn't have it in her to protest. She doesn't have it in her to think. "I don't -- I'm not a cow." She doesn't understand.

"You're not a cow yet," Becca says. "It's okay, Daddy will train you up properly. He's always wanted to train a cow."

"Dylan," Jeanie says. "His name is Dylan."

"Oops." Becca giggles. "What did I say?" She's nudging her pinky against Jeanie's pussy. It's stretched wide over Becca's other fingers, her knuckles, and Jeanie grunts unattractively when Becca tries to push her pinky inside. "Oh!" Becca coos. "Oh, was that a little moo? Are you trying to moo and show me what a good cow you'd be? Come on, babe." The tip of her pinky pops into Jeanie. "Let's hear some moos from you. Come on. Nice and loud now, and I can report back to Daddy about whether you'll make a good cow or not."

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Laura: The Pulse-Pounding Warrior by Jade Gretz

The humid Amazon air hung heavy as Laura Matsuda stalked through the dense jungle undergrowth. Mosquitoes whined in a relentless symphony around her head, their bites mere annoyances compared to the gnawing unease that clawed at her stomach.

For weeks, cryptic messages had led her deeper into the heart of the rainforest, each one hinting at a fighting tournament unlike any she had ever encountered. The promise of a worthy opponent, a chance to test her Capoeira skills against a true master, had initially fueled her journey. But now, an unsettling silence had descended, broken only by the rasping calls of unseen creatures.

Reaching a clearing, Laura stopped, her senses on high alert. The air here held a different feel, a stifling heaviness that made the hairs on her arms prickle. Before her, nestled amidst the towering trees, stood a dilapidated temple, its moss-covered stones and crumbling statues hinting at a forgotten glory.

A low growl echoed from within the temple, sending a shiver down Laura's spine. It wasn't the guttural roar of a beast, but a sound that seemed to emanate from the very fabric of the ancient structure itself – a sound that whispered of primal savagery and a hunger for violence.

Ignoring the growing unease, Laura stepped through the temple's crumbling archway. Inside, the shadows were thick and oppressive, broken only by shafts of sunlight filtering through cracks in the decaying roof. The air hung heavy with the scent of decay and something else – a metallic tang that evoked images of countless battles fought within these walls.

As Laura walked deeper, the growl intensified, morphing into a chilling laughter that echoed through the cavernous hall. It was a sound devoid of joy, a chilling symphony of madness and bloodlust.

Suddenly, a hulking figure emerged from the shadows. Its form was vaguely humanoid, but its skin was a sickly gray, stretched taut over bulging muscles. Razor-sharp claws tipped its elongated fingers, and glowing red eyes burned with an inhuman ferocity.

This wasn't just a fighter; it was a monstrosity, …(see the rest of the story at deviantart.com/jadegretzAI). For more supergirl, chun li, batgirl, tifa, lara croft, wonder woman, rogue and much more, please visit my page at www.deviantart.com/jadegretzai - Thanks for your support :)

[tup0ika]

Clone Wars characters as things I’ve heard people say

Pt.10

“Talking about peoples future working in a bowling alley” - Thire

“Holy you actually filled them in and payed attention,must have been a good day” - Fox

“You passing this course your commanders will be very impressed” - Alpha 17

“Holy crap balls” - Padme

“Mummy and daddy giraffes” - Hardcase

“I having a bad day and I’m going to murderer my” - Wolffe

“I disappreciate you” - Sinker

“Wowo we don’t call people turdnuggets” - Plo Koon

“I want to learn how to make crystal meth” - Jesse

“Rex do you want to know the three times I almost died today?” - Echo

“My knuckles are on crack” - Bly

“My lines are straighter than a gay person” - Ponds

“If I had 9 lives I would utilize one of them to kill myself in front of all of you” - Rex

“When a law bills a sign” - Fives

“It’s not mail man anymore it’s Amazon delivery man” - Anakin

“Don’t question the woman’s choices just help her find the daddy” - Ahsoka

“Honest to god” - Obi-Wan

“I keep thinking their jerseys say cocaine” - Quinlin Vos

“Back in my day we made posters out of cool aid man” - Yoda

“That’s kind of fruity in a straight way” - Cody

“I have it in the back of my head but I can’t get it to the tip of my tongue” - Tup

[itsbenedict]

From the beginning | Previously | Coin standings | 23 | 11

You take a look at the guy who's awful at battering shrimp, and realize- no, that's referencing a filename. "INFINITY SERVER UNIT SECURITY", it says- and inside you find an email chain between EARTH INVADER and GRANT APPLICATION describing the security measures taken to protect the FERNINIT UNIVERSITY. There's a hidden elevator, and two security checkpoints underground staffed by a private security firm, NIL SOUL CO. Apparently the seven SCALY ECHOES DOCS have been entrusted to carefully-vetted HAZARD WICKS that EARTH INVADER selected to protect them. One of those "they all have to turn the keys" situations.

The imp with the marathon tips is concealing a research archive on the subject of "DIGITAL ANTHROPOMORPHISM", a controversial new field of research. Apparently, when using the EDEN SNAKE, the ATLAS DUO of a human being takes on the appearance of some kind of animal. In fact, since the EDEN SNAKE is just stripping away the IMAGERY DUELER of reality, these forms are more real than reality. Extra appendages like wings and tails are physically present, and explain a number of previously unsolved cases of mysterious injuries. Experimental subjects have even discovered that wings on their ATLAS DUO can be used for flight! There's some scholarly debate on whether the EDEN SNAKE can be allowed public distribution.

...Wait, so. You haven't been hallucinating that you're a hawk person? This- this is actually real?! Not an anagram for something you haven't solved yet? That's... that can't be right!

You go looking for more information, and seize the JINN CREST: BEG, FREE FOOD. This appears to be an email simply titled "DESIGN CENTER JOB OFFER", in which someone named GOOGLE AMAZON is offering GRANT APPLICATION a job in the private sector with the DESIGN CENTER on behalf of SEQUEL INJECTION. It cites her expertise with the EDEN SNAKE and names a mind-boggling salary- but her email rejecting the offer is curt and visibly offended. There's no information on this whole hawk business, though.

There's got to be some more you can uncover here- but something stops you in your tracks.

There's something approaching you.

It's the same pitch black as the undulating tail in the hall next to you, its massive silhouette broken up only by a pair of glowing white eyes. It's hard to make out the black-on-black, but it has a mouth, filled with rows of enormous fangs. It's the size of a semi truck, and takes up half of this massive hallway, almost crowded out by what must be its own tail to the left. It swims towards you, like an eel, through thin air.

You don't have a weapon. Avenues of retreat are limited. The gaggle of hallucinations around you are no help at all:

A stylish FREIGHT HEADBAND, emblazoned with the image of a train. You wouldn't mind wearing that, but it's of no use in a fight with a giant eel monster.

There's a small mountain, and it has a PEAK (IT JUTS). The top of it juts out and forms an overhang where you could potentially make camp if you weren't in blatant peril.

Some HI-DEFIANCE INFO is available for your perusal, but it's mostly just motivational platitudes telling you to stick it to the man. You don't think this thing is the man.

There's a sign advising you to RUN, OR TEETHE FLAVOR. What? Like, you'll be a flavor to the teeth? Yeah, you figured that much out already.

Continued

[apexoffices]

Streamline Your Office Setup with These Essential Tips and Gadgets

Setting up an office can be a daunting task, whether you're working from home or establishing a new workspace for your business. From choosing the right furniture to integrating the latest technology, each decision plays a crucial role in creating an efficient and productive environment. Here's a quick guide to help you get started.

Office Setup Times: Tips for Efficiency

Plan Ahead:

Space Assessment: Measure your office space to understand what furniture and equipment will fit best.

Design Layout: Sketch a layout of your office, considering the placement of desks, chairs, and other essential items. Tools like SketchUp or RoomSketcher can help visualize the space.

Prioritize Ergonomics:

Chair and Desk: Invest in an ergonomic chair and an adjustable desk. Your comfort is paramount to maintaining productivity.

Monitor Positioning: Ensure your monitor is at eye level to reduce strain on your neck and back. A monitor stand or adjustable arm can help with this.

Declutter and Organize:

Storage Solutions: Use shelves, drawers, and organizers to keep your workspace tidy. A clutter-free environment can significantly improve focus and efficiency.

Cable Management: Implement cable organizers or under-desk cable trays to keep cords and wires out of sight.

Set Up Essential Tech:

Computer Setup: Choose a reliable computer or laptop that meets your work requirements. Ensure all necessary software is installed and updated.

Network Configuration: A stable internet connection is critical. Set up your router in a central location and consider using a mesh network for larger spaces.

Test and Adjust:

Trial Run: Spend a day working in your newly set up office to identify any issues or adjustments needed. Pay attention to your comfort, productivity, and overall workflow.

Feedback Loop: Regularly assess your setup and make changes as necessary to optimize your work environment.

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Smart Lighting:

Philips Hue: These smart bulbs allow you to adjust the lighting based on your needs, helping to reduce eye strain and improve focus.

LIFX Smart Bulbs: Another great option, offering a range of colors and brightness levels that can be controlled via an app or voice assistant.

Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse:

Logitech MX Keys: A wireless keyboard designed for comfort and efficiency, perfect for long hours of typing.

Logitech MX Master 3: An ergonomic mouse with customizable buttons and excellent precision.

Noise-Cancelling Headphones:

Bose QuietComfort 35 II: Ideal for blocking out distractions and focusing on work.

Sony WH-1000XM4: Another top choice with superior sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities.

Smart Assistants:

Amazon Echo: Use Alexa to set reminders, control smart devices, and even manage your calendar.

Google Nest Hub: A smart display that integrates with Google Assistant, providing hands-free control and useful information at a glance.

Standing Desk Converter:

VARIDESK Pro Plus: Easily convert your regular desk into a standing desk, promoting better posture and reducing the risks associated with prolonged sitting.

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High-Quality Webcam:

Logitech Brio: Provides ultra HD video quality for virtual meetings and video calls.

Razer Kiyo: Comes with a built-in ring light, ensuring you look your best in any lighting condition.

Portable Charger:

Anker PowerCore: Keep your devices charged and ready to go with this reliable portable charger.

RAVPower 20000mAh: Another robust option, offering fast charging and multiple ports.

[solariium]

Loved your Maya Kern outfit!! Hope it's not too rude but I've been looking for a pair of boots like the ones you wore in the photo, I love them!! Where can I find them?

Hey, it's no problem!! They're really fun boots. They're American Duchess's Cambridge Edwardian cycling boots, which I will warn are very expensive baseline (I got them as a gift myself, and the person who gave me them got them on sale), but I did find some much cheaper but similar looking boots on amazon if that would work better for you!

Also, if you do decide to go for the American Duchess ones, as a tip, they run some really good sales every year around Bastille day, in early July. In any case, I wish you luck with your boot hunt, and hope you have a good day/night!

[aaronmaurer]

TV I Liked in 2024

Every year I reflect on the pop culture I enjoyed and put it in some sort of order.

2024 was a year of some great TV and plenty of “mid” TV (you know: perfectly serviceable/proficient, often with a great cast or significant A-Lister attached, but at the end of the day, not really doing much of anything except existing). I recognize that things hit differently for people (i.e. Shogun didn’t really transcend being just a handsome TV product for me beyond a couple excellent performances, although I see its cultural value), but I ultimately found a lot of what I watched to be mostly white noise (or is that TV static?). So the things that stood out shone all the brighter.

14. Echo (Disney+)

2024 may have been a (much needed) reset year for Marvel Studios, but its live-action television offerings are both solid. Echo spins off from Hawkeye by taking the title character back to her roots in Oklahoma as she grapples with her past traumas and Native heritage. Centering a deaf, female POC amputee, the show offers powerful representation, and despite some apparent behind-the-scenes retooling that compressed its initial episode order (mostly felt in occasional rushed stretches toward the end) it works quite well as a character piece and extension of the more “street-level” Marvel world.

13. Girls5eva: Season 3 (Netflix)

The too-short third (and sadly, now final) season of this resurrected comedic masterpiece (after its prior Peacock cancellation) finds the Girls on tour, in just about all the worst places you could imagine to try and mount a buzzy comeback. The goofball energy and mile-a-minute joke pace remain intact, producing a strong and fitting—if premature—send-off.

12. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 2 (Amazon Prime)

The second season of Amazon’s LOTR without LOTR series probably won’t convert any skeptics, as it is nowhere near as compelling as the first outing overall, sadly. An intriguing premiere gives way to a kind of listless, murky middle (the episode lengths are unnecessarily lengthy); that said, the final 2 installments really stick the landing. It remains one of the most utterly gorgeous productions on television.

11. Conan O’Brien Must Go: Season 1 (Max)

Conan O’Brien’s welcome return to TV screens this year may only have lasted an initial 4 episodes, but he hasn’t missed a beat as his zany and irreverent brand of humor – plus genuine curiosity – pay comedic dividends in this new travel show. Not terribly different in form than his prior Conan Without Borders travel specials, Must Go does involve a conceit of Conan surprising local fans in the countries he visits which adds another level of local flavor and (relative) authenticity to the proceedings.

10. The Diplomat: Season 2 (Netflix)

Coming off a stellar cliffhanger, the second season of this terrific Keri Russell-starrer offers plenty more political intrigue and, well, diplomacy. The show manages to walk a fine line of making a somewhat dry subject engaging and compelling without tipping over into melodrama or implausibility, thanks to both its smart scripts and strong performances.

9. Agatha All Along (Disney+)

Essentially a spin-off sequel to WandaVision, Agatha All Along isn’t quite as singular but still offers a lot of fun genre riffs and compelling performances as Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness and her makeshift coven journey down the Witches’ Road.

8. Disclaimer* (AppleTV+)

There is no shortage of limited series based on novels kicking around various streaming services these days, and most of them are content to be the equivalent of breezy beach reads with handsome casts and heightened melodrama. Leave it to writer/director Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Gravity, Roma) to simultaneously elevate and comment on the genre with his adaptation of Reneé Knight’s novel of the same. What initially appears to be another cleanly appointed domestic drama full of titillating buried secrets gradually reveals itself to be much more, touching on perspective, revisionism, power dynamics, trust and trauma. Cuaron’s use of long shots remains unparalleled and his employ of varied filmmaking techniques throughout the series instills appropriate tension and intrigue before all the dominoes fall.

7. The Bear: Season 3 (Hulu)

While not The Bear’s strongest outing thus far (perhaps inevitable in that it’s essentially half a season with no real resolution to any arcs), Season 3 still manages to display artistry and humanism that stand apart from the rest of the television landscape. High points include the Malickian visual poetry of the premiere and the Tina-centric flashback “Napkins,” and when those are among your apexes it seems unreasonable to complain about anything.

6. True Detective: Night Country (HBO)

I didn’t follow HBO’s anthology series past its original incarnation, but an infusion of fresh creative talent with Issa López taking the reins make Night Country worth a visit. This tale finds Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as policewomen forming an uneasy alliance to investigate a bewildering (supernatural?) occurrence at an Alaskan research station and its possible ties to the murder of a native female activist. The efficient 6-part series doesn’t overstay its welcome and offers plenty of indelibly haunting images and dream logic appropriate to a setting without daylight.

5. What We Do In The Shadows: Season 6 (FX)

For its final outing, WWDITS continues its unimpeachable streak as one of the most consistently hilarious and outrageous comedies on TV. An appropriately meta and self-referential series finale cements its status as an all-timer.

4. Bad Monkey: Season 1 (AppleTV+)

I’ve never read any Carl Hiaasen so I can’t say whether or not this adaptation of his novel is faithful. I can say I found Bill Lawrence’s production to be an enjoyably dark comedic adventure buoyed by another of his signature great casts, led by Vince Vaughn in his most winning performance in years. Reminiscent of something from Elmore Leonard in the best way.

3. Shrinking: Season 2 (AppleTV+)

I quite liked the first season of Shrinking — it made my list last year — but Season 2 is a gift: warm, engaging and deeply moving. Harrison Ford remains an unexpected comic delight, Jessica Williams continues to be a great hang and co-creator Brett Goldstein shines in a powerful new role, but it is Jason Segal who provides the heartbeat of the show as his strong comedic chops deftly make way for a deep well of dramatic vulnerability.

2. A Man On The Inside: Season 1 (Netflix)

I shouldn’t have doubted a new collaboration between The Good Place creator Michael Schur and star Ted Danson, but initial descriptions of A Man On The Inside (widower goes undercover at a retirement community to try and solve a theft) sounded a little too gimmicky for my taste. I’m so glad I decided to give it a shot anyway because I was treated to one of the most beautifully humane and touching shows of the year. Danson excels in another standout performance and the supporting cast, especially the seniors, are uniformly terrific.

1. Ripley (Netflix)

Steven Zaillian’s adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley may initially sound redundant, what with the highly-regarded Anthony Minghella film in existence, yet it quickly establishes its own hypnotic rhythms. My favorite series of the year features stunningly composed black and white cinematography that both alienates and enthralls. There’s a queasy thrill in watching Andrew Scott’s opportunistic sociopath commit his crimes; you almost root for him to succeed, yet does that make you accomplice to deceit, theft & murder? The Caravaggio references are icing on the cake. While a limited series for now, there is hope that perhaps Zaillian and Scott might return for future adaptations of other Ripley novels, a prospect I am fully in favor of.

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Home Automation Installation Company in India Tips for Seamless Integrations

When you are incorporating smart devices, you need to ensure maximum security and convenience. It is also important to ensure efficiency across the systems. That’s why home automation installation company in Dubai offers tips that can ensure seamless integration. This will help you get started immediately.

• Start by identifying the needs and goals for home automation. You must ensure you are aware of all the reasons you need a smart home device in your home. For instance, you can look for smart cameras and locks to improve security. In case you need to add convenience to the entire system, you may need to add voice-controlled systems. They could be lighting or thermostats that save energy. Based on your goals, the installation companies can ensure seamless integration. It can also help find the devices that are compatible with your lifestyle.

• When looking to install smart systems, you must always choose a centralized ecosystem. The devices should be able to communicate with each other. For this purpose alone, you should look for solutions like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These ecosystems will not only manage your preferences, but also work within the budget. Most CCTV camera installation companies in Dubai look for home automation smart systems that are compatible with the platform you have chosen for applications.

• The reliability of the internet connection is pivotal in making the right choice. Your WiFi should be stable and fast. Moreover, the router and extension should offer maximum coverage. It would help you access the devices better and ensure reliable solutions. You can also use mesh for WiFi systems that can help you cover the larger homes.

• The device placement is equally important when it comes to planning the installation. You should have smart cameras along the entry and exit points. It is crucial to cover most of the high traffic areas with the right cameras. If you want to control the temperature within the house, you might want to invest in smart thermostats from the home automation installation company in Dubai. This should be placed along a central location so that you can get accurate temperature readings. The smart lights should be positioned in the places that can actually get enough light in the house. When planning the placements, you should consider the power outlets and additional wiring requirements as well.

• The next part is to install the hub or smart speaker like Echo and Next. The hub, such as Samsung SmartThings, and its speaker should be plugged into the power outlet and connected to the WiFi. Make sure to download the application and configure the device as per the instructions for complete connections. It is crucial to connect one device at a time for the best outcomes. You need to connect them to the WiFi and then integrate it into your ecosystem for a more connected place.

• If you are planning a complete automation system for the living room, you should group these devices together and name them according to the room. You should also assign clear names to the devices along with mentioning the name of the place.

• Make sure to set the triggers and scheduls for the automation. Programming the routines can help you in the longer run.

• Get the CCTV camera installation companies in Dubai to test the automation and troubleshoot the devices before going live with them.