Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), a feature of most home networks, is bad, and should be turned off. If you know what UPnP is, understand why it is very dangerous to allow it to be used, and have already disabled it your home network, your parent’s home network,...
Who you gonna call? When something goes wrong with your Smart Home, who are you going call? If you’re like most of us, you are probably spoiled by the reliability of modern computers, smartphones, and tablets. When we have a problem, assistance is only a phone call...
Danger, Will Robinson! Within the last week, the tech media has been obsessed with spreading fear about a new and potentially very dangerous attack against all Wi-Fi networks. The so-called “Krack attack” is certainly something you should be aware of, but it is...
Looking for a deal or to save money on adding a home security camera system? Home security is often the #1 goal for a smart home retro-fit or upgrade. There are a huge number of IP security cameras available for sale and the differences between the products can be...
Whether you are a do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiast, or hire a professional to retrofit your home with the new crop of intelligent devices, it is worthwhile to have a basic understanding of how home control and home automation works. Follow my advice, and you’ll want to...
Dual band Wi-Fi is complicated, but with a little insight into how things work, you can optimize your home Wi-Fi network without being a rocket scientist. Wi-Fi bands have nothing to do with your ISP, even if your ISP rents or sold you the router/modem/wifi device you...