Smart home

Just starting your smart-home journey? Learn which starter devices to buy first and how to build a bundle that fits your budget and lifestyle.

Smart home products make great stocking stuffers. They are small, affordable, and useful. Here are some great gift ideas to consider.

With the rising cost of living, now is a good time to invest in a smart home with smart thermostats. Here's what you need to know to save money.

If your heating system's acting up, how do you know if it's the furnace or the thermostat? Here are a couple DIY tips along with thermostat recommendations.

Explore the benefits of energy efficient smart blinds and learn why they could be the perfect addition to your home or office.

Wi-Fi is the greatest thing since sliced bread —so long as everything is working the way it should. No ethernet cables strung all around the house (I remember those days) and the ability to use a Wi-Fi enabled device anywhere. At least that’s the promise. The reality is many homes have zones where Wi-Fi is dead or very slow. Building materials like concrete, ceramic and metal can block Wi-Fi signals and decorative items like glass mirrors can deflect them. While one approach to improving Wi-Fi coverage for your home or small business is to install a newer, more powerful router, you can often get just as much of an improvement for a lot less money and fuss by installing a range extender. In this review, I look at the latest such device from D-Link, the DAP-1520 Wireless AC Dual Band Range Extender.

Take a look at some of the most useful products and recommendations for working from home or heading back to school for distant learning.

If you've watched Tidying Up and you've wondered how to get rids of cords and cables, here's some ideas for tidying up tech you can put to use right now.

If home security is a big priority for you, step on in and learn all about the newly announced Arlo Security System from CES 2019. It's here to protect you!

Going on vacation becomes a whole lot more relaxing when you know your home and property are being expertly protected by today's top smart security devices.