Rachel Cericola
Senior tech writer focused on smart-home coverage and tools for aging in place, author of the episode's companion article on organization tools for caregivers.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 19min
Saving Energy and Money with Smart Technology
In this enlightening conversation, Rachel Cericola, a Wirecutter writer with 25 years of experience in smart home technology, reveals how gadgets can significantly reduce energy bills. She discusses smart thermostats and plugs, explaining their potential savings and how they adapt to user habits. Rachel emphasizes the importance of energy-efficient lighting versus HVAC systems, shares common setup mistakes, and warns about privacy issues with device data. Start small with smart plugs to tackle specific problems and potentially unlock utility rebates!
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Mar 18, 2026 • 31min
Essential Tools To Stay Organized While Caring for Aging Parents
Rachel Cericola, a senior tech writer specializing in smart-home tools for aging in place, shares practical tech and systems to keep caregiving organized. Topics include shared calendars and daily hubs, smart pill dispensers and medication alerts, communication tools like shared docs and smart displays, plus secure digital faxing and budgeting software. Short, actionable tech recommendations for coordinating care and reducing stress.
