Last October, when a large number of large websites were taken down following a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, what number of us thought at the moment that the Internet of Things (IoT) could possibly be involved? Apparently, it had been - and those kinds of attacks aren’t going to ... » Learn More about The negative side with the smart home: be mindful
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Children’s Study Areas Which get an A+
In this digital age, finding a spot for children to do their homework and study is usually a tough assignment. Forget the kitchen table. Kitchens, which now often function as gathering, entertaining and play spaces, are getting busier, making it difficult to do focused schoolwork. The dining table, ... » Learn More about Children’s Study Areas Which get an A+
Methods to Improve Your Wi-Fi in your Home
It seems impossible that consumers should be expected to pay for a poorly functioning service, but experts say there are numerous reasons Wi-Fi can be slow - and with apartment crowding and other problems with signal interference, there is often very little most internet service providers can do to ... » Learn More about Methods to Improve Your Wi-Fi in your Home
Thieves are able to exploit key fobs to steal your car
A national watchdog group identified a device that lets thieves steal cars who use key fobs. The device, that enables you to open car doors, start vehicles and drive them away, suggests the auto industry is entering a perilous frontier wherein tech-savvy criminals can bypass the key-less ... » Learn More about Thieves are able to exploit key fobs to steal your car
Smart Homes Need Smarter REALTORS®
Home-buyers and sellers are showing increasing desire for smart homes and smart home technology, based on the inaugural Smart Homes and REALTORS® report recently released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). REALTORS®, in turn, are seeking certifications to indicate experience with smart ... » Learn More about Smart Homes Need Smarter REALTORS®