Maybe you’ve been sitting on the automatic ability right in your pocket or attached to your keys. While Apple AirTags started out as a way to find lost luggage or lost wallets, they have quietly evolved into the coolest and most effective Home Assistant app out there right now. They are devices that give you … Read more
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission updated its Summary List, adding “consumer-grade routers manufactured in other countries.” The move came as the Executive Branch determined that foreign-made routers are “at risk of supply damage that could damage the US economy, critical infrastructure and national security,” but also presented a “significant cyber security risk that could … Read more
When it comes to internet services, we all want maximum speed and reliability. When we click on a link and hear just a few seconds, it can feel like forever. We expect immediate, unlimited access when we need information quickly for work, publishing news, watching movies and competing with friends in sports. Often, the cause … Read more
Last week’s FCC order banning foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, ironically, set a deadline for home Internet security. The commission insists that the ban does not affect consumer Wi-Fi routers that are currently on sale or in your home, only future products. However, as it stands, everyone’s foreign-made routers can only receive software updates until March 1, … Read more
Q: Is a 5G home network worth considering, and if so, which is the best? A: Local area networks traditionally meant one thing: wires. Whether it’s cable or fiber, someone had to wire your home. A new option – 5G home network – completely cuts the cable and provides services over the same cellular network … Read more
Home networking has traditionally meant one thing: cables. Whether it’s cable or fiber, someone had to wire your home. A new option – 5G home network – completely cuts the cord. Q: Is a 5G home network worth considering, and if so, which is the best? A: Home networking has traditionally meant one thing: cables. … Read more
Many home internet providers come to you with different ways that they say can save you money. But how many offer two completely different types of super fast broadband to ensure you get the right one for your needs and where you live? That’s what T-Mobile has on the table for new customers – a … Read more
I’m planning an Apple Watch upgrade this year, which means I’ll soon have a wearable around the house. Another use case I’ve been thinking about is a limited smart home dashboard, and I think I may have messed it up. Why use a smartwatch for this? A small wearable is probably not a common choice … Read more