My smart devices were putting everything at risk. This easy setup protected my home network.

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

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If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Roku devices don't support VPN apps, but you probably already have the equipment you need to use a VPN on your Roku. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks ...

An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've gone from big workstations being converted into protable laptops, and then into smartphones that we carry around in our pockets. We find ...

Just got your hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S24? Congratulations! Setting up your new device can seem daunting, but with Android’s Fast Pair feature, it’s a breeze. This feature not only helps you ...

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ...

An Apple account serves as the cornerstone of your experience within Apple’s ecosystem, granting access to services like iCloud, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Vision Pro. Whether you’re ...

Authorities around the world can use your cell phone to track your location and potentially access other sensitive private information about you. One possible protection from this data collection is a ...