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…
View More 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…
View More 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…
View More 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.…
View More 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…
View More 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…
View More 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…
View More 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…
View More Smart homes make you think of those fancy houses where everything is automated. You enter the room and a Richie Rich-style robot greets you, there is minimalist decor everywhere, black marble flooring and lighting that could put a mall to shame. Pricey stuff, all of it. However, alas, smart homes aren’t like science fiction or…
View More We’re creatures of comfort, now more so than ever before. At the same time, the consciousness of humankind makes us constantly aware of the outcome of our actions. So, naturally, we as a species are trying our best to cut down on our energy consumption. It helps the environment, it helps our pocket; win-win! Being…
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