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How to Disable Bing in the Windows 10 Start Menu
Tired of those web searches in the Start menu? Here's how to get rid of them.
What Is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
Ever wonder how your devices get an IP automatically?
What Is a 5G Router, and Should You Get One?
5G routers, 5GHz routers, and Wi-Fi 5 routers are three different things.
How Email Bombing Uses Spam to Hide an Attack
Are you getting bombarded a sudden onslaught of emails? That's often part of an attack---but the emails are just a distraction.
How to Schedule Your Smart Home's Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are beautiful and brighten up the dark winter.
How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack
Your smarthome could be vulnerable to attack. Here's how to protect it.
Are Smart Homes Worth the Investment?
Curious if setting up a smart home is worth the time, money, and energy?Our resident smart home expert explains the benefits, as well as the challenges.
How to Install Google Chrome Extensions in Microsoft Edge
Like Edge with Chromium but need more extensions? Flip this switch for Chrome Extensions.
8K TV Has Arrived. Here's What You Need to Know
We’ve barely started the switch to 4K, and now 8K TVs are already on the market.
What Is "Project Connected Home Over IP" for Smart Homes?
Amazon, Apple, Google, and ZigBee want to change the backbone of the smart home with CHIP. Here's what that means for you.
How to Bring Your Smarthome Outside
Your Smarthome doesn't have to stay inside. Bring it to the yard too.
Where Is the Best Place for a Smart Speaker in a Room?
If your Amazon Echo or Google Home sounds muddy and has a hard time hearing you, the problem might be its placement. The fix is easy: Move it!
How to Set Up a Smart Garage
If you're been working on setting up the perfect smart home, there's one space you may have missed: The garage! Here's how to set up a smart garage.
How to Install a Video Doorbell
Want a video doorbell for your smarthome? We'll show you how to install it. It's easier than you think---just don't forget to turn the power off.
How to Install a Smart Lock
Installing a smart lock isn't incredibly difficult, but it might seem intimidating the first time you do it. That's OK! We'll walk you through the process.
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Setting Up a Smarthome
Thinking about setting up a smarthome? Stop! Ask these important questions first.
Wi-Fi vs. ZigBee and Z-Wave: Which Is Better?
Should you power your smarthome with Wi-Fi? Or use Z-Wave and ZigBee devices? The answer is murkier than it used to be.
How to Set Up a Smarthome Without the Cloud
Your smarthome doesn't have to be cloud driven. You can control it locally and protect your data. Here's what you need to set it up!
Six Common Smarthome Mistakes Beginners Make
Does your smarthome seem broken all the time? Perhaps you made one of these common mistakes.