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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
With iOS 18, Apple is giving us unprecedented (for Apple) control over the layout of our home screens. A big part of that is customizable icon colors. That’s right, icons can have separate light and…
An ordinary home network router with a Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 access point is usually enough for most homes with a modest living space and central internet serving phones, laptops, and other everyday devices.…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good level of antiviral and real-time protection Excellent customization and preference options Cons Extremely slow drive scan Didn’t include the promised password manager or encryption features Mac App Store…