Most homeowners deal with their homes’ electrical circuit breakers only when a breaker “trips” and lights or electrically powered devices stop working. But the circuit breaker box is a vital safety system and one of...
Most homeowners deal with their homes’ electrical circuit breakers only when a breaker “trips” and lights or electrically powered devices stop working. But the circuit breaker box is a vital safety system and one of...
The many choices for home security cameras can be bewildering. There are different types of cameras, different ways they are powered and different ways images are stored and viewed. Let’s bring some clarity to the...
Sometimes the router in a home Internet system doesn’t cover all areas equally, leaving dead spots. If the simplest fixes don’t solve your problem, you may need a Wi-Fi extender or a mesh system. Check...
Statistically, you are more likely to suffer expensive water damage in your home than a fire or burglary. Each year homeowners file more than $10 billion in water damage claims with insurance companies. Advancing technology...
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, scammers are preying upon people’s fear of the virus to steal their money and personal information. One way fraudsters do this is through contact tracing scams. Contact tracing is...
We all shut down our computers sometimes, if for no other reason than software updates require it. But what about your home server, modem, and router? Does your home network need to stay on all...
Now that many Americans are working from home, we rely on our home computers more than ever. It may seem that as the world of information moves faster, your laptop’s performance seems slower than ever....
In today’s world of prolific online hackers, we all need to exercise due diligence to protect our personal information. The last few years have seen several massive hacks, including the Equifax data breach announced in...
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided cybercriminals a new way to scam people. Phishing e-mails that target those fearful of the coronavirus are appearing in consumer in-boxes worldwide, as are appeals from phony charities preying on...
We tend to think of new kitchen counters or a bathroom makeover when we talk about home improvement. But nowadays the term also means acquiring smart home devices that make life simpler and free up...
