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Consumer Reports' Guide to Smart Homes will help you understand how technology is creating "smarter" home devices—from door ...

Smart TVs ship with ACR enabled by default, tracking everything you watch. A 10-step checklist covers privacy settings, VPN ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've gone from big workstations being converted into protable laptops, and then into smartphones that we carry around in our pockets. We find ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

Always-on devices can quietly boost your energy use. Here are some settings to change -- and some devices you might want to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart device technology has grown enormously in recent years, and there's always something new to make life easier. It's even possible to ...

Smart devices rarely receive software updates and are vulnerable to hacking. Smart TVs collect user data, and internet-connected cameras are at risk of being accessible online or hacked. Create a ...

5 smart home gadgets I actually recommend, after years of testing ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining ...