Julie Ryan Evans

Julie Ryan Evans is a writer and editor who has worked with a host of diverse companies including Microsoft, USA Today, Realtor.com, Brit + Co, CafeMom and SheKnows, among others. She has a master’s degree in nonfiction writing from The Johns Hopkins University and regularly covers topics including health and wellness, parenting, technology, finance, real estate and pop culture. While she currently calls the Orlando area home, she has lived everywhere from Hawaii to Austin, Boston and beyond.

Smart lock on front door

Can Smart Locks Be Hacked?

More than ever today, people are moving away from traditional key locks and installing smart locks on their doors. These electronic locks, which allow users to lock, unlock and monitor their doors remotely using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or both, offer convenience and some security benefits with which key locks can’t compete. The issue that makes some people hesitate, […]

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SkyBell vs. Ring Video Doorbells

Both Ring and SkyBell are leaders in the smart doorbell space, establishing themselves as solid choices for consumers who want to increase their front-door security. These video doorbells are user-friendly and can be easily installed by most consumers. Both companies’ doorbells use apps to alert users when someone is near their front door and allow

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