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Whilst we look forward to hunkering down and setting the scene for wintry warming gatherings, darker nights often bring heightened concerns about home security. Especially if you have something worth ...

You know how you can install a home security system, but then you’d have to pay a monthly subscription for a professional service to monitor your home around the clock? A self-monitored home security ...

There's one important security cam decision needed that many don't realize until they've already bought their camera and are unpackaging it. I've covered where you should put it but what about how you ...

Old security cameras can do far more than watch for crime. They can help older relatives, protect packages and even birdwatch for you. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart ...

I’ve tested a lot of stuff in my time – TVs, Christmas trees, vacuums designed for ease – but few things have stuck around like my SimpliSafe home security system. Halloween consistently brings a jump ...

Most people assume their home Wi-Fi is secure. If it has a password, it must be safe. Right? Unfortunately, that confidence is often misplaced. As remote work becomes more common and smart devices ...