Not all pricey home security add-ons actually add to home safety. Here are the most useless devices you can safely skip on to simplify your kit. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in ...

If your home already has a security system, getting a new one may feel like an annoying chore. How do you know if you need an upgrade or if your old alarms and access codes are still fine? As home ...

I love when smart home technology gets rid of headaches instead of adding to stress -- and few headaches are worst than a home pest problem. Smart security devices and sensors focus more on monitoring ...

With so much smart technology and, yes, even AI packed inside today's home security systems, users encounter a bewildering number of choices about devices and add-ons. Here's a secret: While home ...

Woman taking picture of her used clothes, she is selling her clothing online as a side-hustle. Side hustles are no longer just “extra cash” projects. In 2025, they’ve become a mainstream way of ...

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Imagine this: all your family photos, critical work documents, and favorite media files stored securely in one place, accessible anytime, anywhere, without relying on third-party services. Sounds ...

The new Alarm Listener offers a simple way to level up a home's existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with SimpliSafe ® 24/7 professional monitoring BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Prince William and Kate Middleton have reportedly made major security upgrades to their new “forever” home in Windsor Great Park, England, due to privacy concerns. The Prince and Princess of Wales, ...

American homeowners had, on average, a record $313,000 in home equity at the start of 2025, according to Intercontinental Exchange. A home equity loan allows you to borrow against your home's value to ...

Social media trends come and go, but some can have real financial and security implications. The latest viral trend on TikTok — the 'Door Knock Challenge' — has many homeowners on edge. The challenge ...

The halls of IFA Berlin were bursting with interesting and innovative technology designed to make your home smarter than ever. Here's what caught our attention. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering ...