Back in the day, no matter how cold the winter nights got, if you wanted your lights off, you had to get up and do it. If you had a younger sibling, you could probably get them to do it for you. Either way, someone had to make the effort and bear the inconvenience. Now,…
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We’ve all had that thought, no denying it: “Is the camera looking at me?” That tiny little webcam presents itself as a tiny window into your private world. While it has several benefits, like showing your face to friends, family, and professionals, it can do the same when you’re not looking or intending it to.…
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There is always a sense of paranoia looming over our heads when we install a new smart device in our house. It is connected to the internet, things on the internet can get hacked, so can smart home devices, be it a speaker, lights, or doorbell, also get hacked? Yes, but don’t throw them in…
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A smartwatch might seem like a gimmick to some, but it has offered real value and benefits to others in their everyday life. However, how does one determine if a smartwatch is for them? They are a little on the pricier side to just wing it. So, let’s break down the good and then the…
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No matter how good technology gets, it still bows down to the universal law of nature. Everything, products, biological or technological, eventually stops working. We’ll focus on the technological side of things. Technology is great, until it stops working. Suddenly, your home office turns into a stress zone, your streaming setup freezes mid-show, or your…
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Smart security cameras are showing up everywhere. Back in the day, it was something only, really, businesses had installed. Nowadays, every porch, driveway, and living room has one. That is how it sells. They promise peace of mind, real-time alerts, and even the ability to look at your adorable pets whilst you are away. Awh.…
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We’ve all been there. You’re on a work call or casual one with a friend across the sea, maybe you’ve got people over and you’re streaming a show in 4K, or maybe you’re trying to do some 8 Gaming only to watch your WiFi drop without any warning. Frustrating? Yes. Fixable? Also yes. A Wi-Fi…
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From your phone, printer, PC to the doorbell; everything is connected now. It’s convenient, it is high-tech, but it is also a doorway, metaphorically speaking, into accessing your personal information. Phishing scams, hacked smart home devices, and weak passwords have made it easier than ever before for your private data to fall into the wrong…
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With smart homes becoming more and more mainstream, we must take into consideration things like cyber attacks, which are a 100% real threat. We have lights that respond to your voice, cameras that you can check using your phone, and locks that need only your fingerprint to unlock. It is all fine and dandy until…
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The modern times are those of luxury and convenience. However, if history has taught us anything, it’s that nothing comes for free. Every connected smart switch, camera or voice assistant has the potential to leak data if it is left unprotected. That really isn’t very reassuring. However, there is a way one can work on…
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