Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

Don't stop at local control.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Unsure who's accessing your home Wi-Fi aside from you? It's time to find out and lock it down. Securing your connection is going to take some effort, though. It's more than a password change and ...

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One of the big appeals of smart home devices is interconnectivity. You tweak some settings on your phone and your devices start working together in a coordinated fashion — the fans and window ...

Generally speaking, your ISP-provided router is terrible. But I know not everyone is able to replace it, or willing to, and that's okay too. Your home network should cater to your individual needs, ...