“Security” collection
Safeguard your family’s digital and physical environment with expert advice on home monitoring, online privacy, and data protection. This category provides essential strategies and reviews of tools to help you maintain a secure, private, and protected connected life.
HTD Tech Briefs
View all →November 7, 2017
Those New Connected Holiday Gifts May Be Spying on You!
Connected device manufacturers are not required to disclose privacy/security policies. It's up to the consumer to know. Mozilla has a new buyer's guide to help called *Privacy Not Included.
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October 25, 2017
Ring Floodlight Cam Review & Install Tips – An Easy & Smart Security Upgrade
Review and installation tips as well as a walk-through of the Ring Floodlight Cam security camera's configuration. The Cam is an easy home security upgrade!
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August 10, 2016
Do You “Know Your Stuff”? App Helps You Create Digital Inventory of Your Property
Sponsored review of the mobile app & web service "Know Your Stuff" which lets you create a digital inventory of your properties for insurance records.
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July 13, 2016
MALWARE WARNING: EMAILDOMAIN plus “_contract.doc” has a Malicious Word Macro – Analysis & Details
Warning about a malicious Word macro that comes as an email attachment with "_contract.doc" as part of the file name. Also contains analysis about threat.
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March 15, 2016
How to Set Up OpenVPN with NETGEAR R8500 WiFi Router for Smartphone VPN Connections
How to set up OpenVPN with the NETGEAR WiFi router on a smartphone for secure connectivity on your own private network. Discusses iOS configuration.
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February 17, 2016
NETGEAR’s Arlo Q Rounds Out Video Security with Wired-power HD Camera Offering [Review]
Review of the NETGEAR Arlo Q - a high-definition WiFi security camera with 2-way audio, night vision and free cloud storage. And it's powered by a wall plug!
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January 14, 2016
A Device to Secure ALL of your Connected Devices – Bitdefender BOX
Internet of Things devices need security as do other devices within your home network. Bitdefender BOX has a new hardware approach to provide security.
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December 18, 2015
Asking for Children’s Email Addresses in Stores – Bad Practice or Even Illegal?
Should brick & mortar stores be allow to ask for children's email addresses or should laws similar to COPPA apply? A concerned father's thoughts.
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December 7, 2015
I Almost Fell for this Google Docs Phishing Scam! Watch Out!
Watch out for this Google Docs Phishing Scam as it looks very legitimate. I almost fell for it. Here are the warning signs and what to look out for!
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November 27, 2015
Ding Dong: Ring Doorbell Brings Wireless Video & Voice to your Door
Review of the Ring doorbell which gives you a motion detection video camera with 2-way voice dialog and a doorbell that rings anywhere you are connected.
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November 24, 2015
PSA: Watch Out for United States Treasury Telephone Scam
Watch out for a telephone scam supposedly from the United States Treasury. It's not! Tips to avoid falling victim to a telephone scam.
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November 16, 2015
Review: Schlage Sense Secures your Door without Keys
Review of the Schlage Sense - an iOS-connected, motorized touch-screen security dead bolt with a backlight keypad.
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