Starting a smart home in 2025 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Choosing the right ecosystem, beginning with high-impact devices, and embracing standards like Matter can set you up for success. With ...

Building a smart home can be exciting, but without planning, it can quickly turn into a frustrating mess of incompatible gadgets. Choosing one core ecosystem, ensuring device compatibility, and ...

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At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

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Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re worried about hosting a great party this year, know that your smart home is here to help. We’ve pulled together some simple ways your smart home ...

Anyone who owns Google Home smart home products is awash in options for compatible gadgets, so we narrowed them down to those ...

These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.