Sync review: No-nonsense file sync across your devices
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to use Well-priced Focus on security Cons Basic Mac app Only 5GB free plan Our Verdict Sync.com does what it says on the tin, syncing files across your…
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Apple’s new entry-level devices are the best possible trap
Spring is the time of somewhat odd Apple announcements. We all know we’ll see the revisions to all of the company’s software platforms in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, and that new iPhones and…
I’m a smart home expert and I can’t live without these devices
I’ve been covering smart home and security products for years, and I’ve written about and reviewed scores of smart devices. Yet I can count on one hand (plus an extra finger or two) the number…
Best streaming devices 2025: Reviews and buying advice
An external streaming device is the best way to access online video services without replacing your entire TV. By plugging one of these devices into your TV’s HDMI port, you’ll be able to use apps…
Reminder: You really need to update your Apple devices this weekend
We know it’s Friday, but we have one more thing for your to-do list: Update your Apple devices. Apple on Monday released a slew of updates for devices new and old, and even if you’re…
Apple fixes zero-day flaw affecting all devices
Apple released the latest updates for its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems on Monday, which included switching on Apple Intelligence by default for newer devices. As part of this batch of software updates, Apple…
Whoops! Apple accidentally breaks watchOS updates on older devices
The watchOS 11.3 software update, which Apple rolled out Monday, includes at least one important security patch. But the release also brought an unintended side effect: it caused software updates to break on older Apple…
This fast-charging USB-C wall plug for three devices is 47% off
Charging your devices doesn’t have to take forever, at least if you have one of these Anker wall plugs. Down to $40 from its $75 MSRP on Amazon, this three-port Anker USB-C power adapter is…
Heads up! Fake VPN apps are infecting devices with dangerous malware
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are growing in popularity among home users for true data privacy, secure internet activity, the ability to circumvent regional content blocks, and more. If you don’t have a VPN yet, consider…
How to solve intermittent Wi-Fi connections with HomeKit and other smart devices
Recently, I found that one of our home security cameras that supports Apple’s HomeKit framework and HomeKit Secure Video for iCloud clip storage had started to flip on and off the local network. I would…