Get full-bars Wi-Fi signal everywhere in your home for just $13
One of the most annoying things ever is when I’m in a certain spot in my home or yard where the Wi-Fi connection is spotty. I could go two hours without issues, then suddenly it…
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7 hidden Ring app settings that make your smart home even better
Ring video doorbells and security cameras garner praise for their ease of setup and day-to-day use, but if you stop at the last step in Ring’s basic installation routine, you’ll miss out on some of…
Ecovacs home robots can be hacked to spy on their owners, researchers say
Malicious hackers can take over control of vacuum and lawn mower robots made by Ecovacs to spy on their owners using the devices’ cameras and microphones, new research has found. Security researchers Dennis Giese and…
512-bit RSA key in home energy system gives control of “virtual power plant”
When Ryan Castellucci recently acquired solar panels and a battery storage system for their home just outside of London, they were drawn to the ability to use an open source dashboard to monitor and control…
Home security giant ADT says it was hacked
ADT confirmed this week that it was recently hacked, compromising some customer data. The home security company did not say when the cyberattack and data breach occurred, but disclosed that the attackers accessed the company’s…
Secure your home with Eufy’s tiny 2K cam for just $29 today
You really can buy yourself peace of mind for some things, and home security and surveillance is one of those things. Right now, you can get the Eufy C120 indoor security camera for $28.98 on…
Macrium Reflect Home 8 review: An exceptional imaging and backup program
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Full drive and file/folder backup Exceptionally easy interface Incremental, differential backup with auto-purge of older files Cons Not cheap Proprietary container files Our Verdict There’s no easier, more reliable…
Smarten your home for cheap with Amazon Smart Plugs, now $13 each
Maybe you like the idea of a smarter home but you’re intimidated by the potential costs. I get it. Not everyone has the budget to replace all their appliances or buy a million smart bulbs.…
This tiny indoor home security cam with remote tilt/pan is only $23
Being able to keep an eye on your home even when you’re running errands or away on vacation can be great for peace of mind. And wouldn’t you know it? This tiny Kasa Spot security…
Inside a violent gang’s ruthless crypto-stealing home invasion spree
Cryptocurrency has always made a ripe target for theft—and not just hacking, but the old-fashioned, up-close-and-personal kind, too. Given that it can be irreversibly transferred in seconds with little more than a password, it’s perhaps…