WD’s New ArmorLock Security Turns Data Safeguarding a No-Brainer
If you want to carry a lot of data on the go, access them fast, and have the peace of mind on security — and who doesn’t? — you’ll be … Read More
Security
What Is a VPN, Is it Really Good for Privacy, How to Get One for Free?
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials. Hell, you might be even be using one right now and want to brag about how secure your network is. So … Read More
Web Interface vs. Mobile App and the Trick for New Linksys Routers
If you have followed my reviews on the latest Linksys Wi-Fi 6 routers, including the MX5 Velop AX, the MR9600, and the MR7350, you’d note how I lamented the fact, … Read More
No, Netgear’s Recent Router Vulnerability Is Not that Serious
This past week, I received a lot of questions regarding yet another newly-found router vulnerability, this time coming from Netgear. Some of you expressed frustrations and went as far as … Read More
Guest Wi-Fi Network Explained: No, It’s Not Really for Your IoT Devices
I’ve received a lot of questions relating to the Guest Wi-Fi network in the past couple of months, especially since the reviews the Asus ZenWiFi AX of which the feature … Read More
Armor Online Protection Now Available to Netgear Wi-Fi 6 Routers
If you update your Wi-Fi 6 router, such as the RAX120, to the latest firmware, you’d see the message above when you log in to its web interface. That’s because, … Read More
How to Stay Safe from Online Threats and Sane against Fake News
I got a couple of fascinating questions earlier this week. A reader named Claire asked if Wi-Fi signals were bad for health and how to stay safe online “in this … Read More
Alfred Smart Door Lock Review: A Deadbolt that’s Totally Alive
I find myself locked out of my office quite often of late. Partly because I’m the absent-minded type. But mostly, my toddlers, who just recently grew tall enough to reach … Read More
How to Avoid Online Scams: It’s All about Common Sense
I received the text in the screenshot above just yesterday. Behind it was another upsetting story about online scams. This kind of scams happens all year long but are more … Read More
Trend Micro Home Network Security Review: Get an Asus Router!
The Trend Micro Home Network Security device seems like an excellent idea. It’s a small device designed to plug into your router and will magically protect the entire home network … Read More
TP-Link Adds Antivirus, IoT Security to Wi-Fi 6 Routers
TP-Link announced today at CES 2020 a new HomeCare Pro feature for Wi-Fi 6 routers. Powered by Avira, this is a network security solution that protects the entire network from … Read More
Steps to Secure Synology NAS Against Ransomware
If you don’t know what ransomware is, check out this post, or take my word for it: It’s really bad. Recently, there has been a wave of attacks that make … Read More
Netgear RS400 Router Doubles Down on Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, the router — as the gateway to the Internet — should be your first line of defense. Netgear confirms that idea today with the release … Read More
Soliom Bird S60 Review: Good Hardware, Terrible App
The Soliom Bird S60 outdoor wireless solar home security camera sure looks the part. It’s a beautiful piece of hardware that includes a 1080p night vision camera with a solar … Read More
iStorage diskAshur PRO2 Review: The Keeper of Secrets
There are secure portable drives with hardware encryption options, like the Samsung T5 or the WD My Passport, and then there’s the iStorage diskAshur PRO2. This digital storage device is … Read More
Netgear Orbi Armor Protection Officially Available
The wait is over! The new Netgear’s new Orbi Armor protection feature for the RBR50 router is now officially available. Since the router is part of a few Orbi systems … Read More
How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Router Against Hackers
When your Wi-Fi router security is compromised, among other things, your personal information is at risk. That happens quite often, and if it’s happening to you, chances are you’re not … Read More
Netgear Adds Doorbell and Chime to Arlo Home Security
If you have one of those Netgear Arlo security cameras, here’s some good news. Netgear announced today the latest expansion of its smart home approach, the all-new Arlo Audio Doorbell … Read More
