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November 7, 2023

Meross MS200H Smart Window and Door Sensor Kit Review

Meross MS200 Door and Window Sensor with article titleDoor and window sensors are a key foundation of smart homes. Being able to tell if a door or window is open can allow you to automate lighting, alarm actions, HVAC systems,
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Published on November 07, 2023 02:24

November 2, 2023

SwitchBot Outdoor Spotlight Camera Review

SwitchBot Outdoor Spotlight Camera Review feature image with mounted cameraSecurity has always been a top reason why I have a smart home. One of the first smart home projects I completed was installing a ZoneMinder surveillance system. I’ve also had the
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Published on November 02, 2023 04:03

October 31, 2023

Kaiweets HT118E Multimeter: Good and Affordable

Kaiweeets HT118E image and article title with HomeTechHacker logo at the bottomA multimeter is a device that every tinkerer should have in their toolkit. I’ve owned a few multimeters over the years, including the Kaiweets KM601. I’ve been happy with that multimeter. Now,
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Published on October 31, 2023 03:41

October 26, 2023

Family Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Loved Ones Online

Family Cybersecurity protection featured image with multigenerational family and lock symbol inside shieldCyberse­curity is a concern that extends beyond governments and businesses. It affects families as well. As the­ number of internet-conne­cted devices like computers, smartphones, smart TVs, and eve­n refrigerators continues to grow,
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Published on October 26, 2023 03:44

October 24, 2023

The Role of Data Entry in Smart Home Automation and Data Privacy

Person typing on a keyboard (data entry) with lock symbols for privacy.More and more smart home technologies have become accessible to the public in recent years. This is because smartphones and digital devices have built-in features that are compatible with smart home devices.
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Published on October 24, 2023 06:47

October 19, 2023

The Best Security Keys For Two-Factor Authentication

many different 2FA security keysIn today’s world, where much of our financial, health, and other sensitive information is online, it is imperative to protect your accounts. Multi-factor authentication is one of the best ways of shielding ...

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Published on October 19, 2023 04:24

October 17, 2023

Meross MS100F Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor Review

Meross MS100 picture with smart home mamual mug and article titleLots of smart home companies make temperature and humidity sensors. Sometimes it is hard to figure out which one to buy. I own a dozen or more, ranging from sensors I’ve made ...

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Published on October 17, 2023 03:57

October 12, 2023

Top 10 Personal Cybersecurity Threats and How to Defend Yourself

top 10 personal cybersecurity feature image with title and phone and laptop with shield lock symbolIn today’s digital age, personal cybersecurity has become more crucial than ever. With the increasing reliance on technology, individuals and families face a myriad of cybersecurity threats that can compromise their devices, ...

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Published on October 12, 2023 04:22

October 5, 2023

Recognizing Phishing Attacks: Don’t Take The Bait

Phishing key with hook on keyboard feature image for articleEmail plays a crucial part in our daily communications, but it can cause damage to our systems as well. Do you know that around 90% of people are attacked via email? Yes, ...

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Published on October 05, 2023 04:58

September 21, 2023

Creating The Perfect Smart Home: 10 Key Steps When Starting From Scratch

If I were designing my smart home now feature image with computer and home in the graphicI’ve been helping people to build smart homes for years. I’ve also been working on my own smart home for over a decade. As technology changes, and I learn more, I often ...

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Published on September 21, 2023 04:11