Lorex vs Arlo Cameras
Both Lorex and Arlo offer decent home security camera systems without the need to pay a monthly fee. So who comes out on top in Lorex vs. Arlo?
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Home Security Trends in 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021, people will continue to spend more time in their homes than ever. And now, more than, ever many want to invest in those homes, making them as comfortable…
Home Security
Honeywell Fireproof Safe Review
The Honeywell Fireproof Safe means business when it comes to protecting your belongings from thieves, fires or floods.
Personal Safety
Houseparty Parental Controls
There are many ways for kids to interact and keep in contact online, including video chat apps. One such app is Houseparty. Houseparty is an app that lets you have virtual 'parties' via video chat…
Home Security
How Do I Replace The Batteries In My Home Security System?
If you’ve got a security system, you’ll probably hear a beeping coming from the control panel at some point, warning you it’s time to replace the batteries.
Home Security
How Do Security Systems Work?
If you own or even rent a home, chances are you’ve thought about securing your valuables and making your family safer by purchasing a security system. But, let’s face it — there are a lot of ways to…
Smart Home
How Do Smart Thermostats Work?
The smart thermostat is a relatively recent invention, with the first one being released in 2007. Despite being a reasonably new technology, thousands have switched from manual programmable…
Personal Safety
How Does a Carbon Monoxide Detector Work?
Carbon monoxide is produced by burning carbon fuels, such as the engine in your car or the gas stove in your home. Products like barbeques and home heating (particularly water heaters and space…
Home Security
How Does a Motion Sensor Work?
A motion detector is a device that uses a sensor to detect people or objects. Sensors can be configured to send an alert to your security systems, and they're a crucial part of most modern home…
Home Security
How Much Does A Home Security System Cost?
The cost of home security can vary greatly from company to company. Here are some things to keep in mind when comparing security system cost.
Home Security
How Much Does Security System Installation Cost?
In this article, we provide a breakdown of what to consider when choosing a home security system that fits your budget.
Personal Safety
How Old Should You Be to Get a Phone
Cellphones have become a necessary part of modern life for children and adults alike. If it seems like children are getting ahold of cellphones younger each year, you'd be right. According to a study…
Home Security
How To Hide A Home Safe
Millions of homeowners rely on a home safe to keep their important documents, jewelry, and emergency cash safe. But the security of your valuables is impacted by where you store them - leaving a safe…
Digital Security
How To Remove Your Information From Google
While you can't wipe your online presence, you can do some things to mitigate it. There are many good reasons to delete your information from google, such as avoiding identity theft, decreasing the…
Home Security
How To Safely Store Your Most Important Documents
When it comes to storing important documents, a secure location and ensuring the storage is going to hold up in a disaster is critical.
Personal Safety
How to Set Parental Controls on Amazon Alexa
In this guide, we review the parental control options available inside Amazon Alexa. They're a great way to make Alexa a more age-appropriate resource for kids, but, of course, these controls aren’t 100 percent foolproof.
Personal Safety
How to Set Parental Controls on Google Home
Google Home parental controls can help ensure your kids aren't exposed to any media that isn't age appropriate. Check out our guide on the available options.
Personal Safety
How To Set Parental Controls On Your Kid’s Chromebook
There are some simple parental controls for Chromebooks that can help keep your child safe when they're online.
Personal Safety
How To Set Parental Controls On Your Mac
Knowing how to use Mac parental controls will give your child the best chance of having a safe online experience.
Personal Safety
How To Set Up Parental Controls On TikTok
While there’s no 100-percent-guaranteed solution, there are some steps you can take to make TikTok safer for your kids.
Home Security
How to Shop for a Home Safe
When shopping for safes, it all comes down to the certifications and standards to which the safe was constructed.
Home Security
How To Stop Smoke Detector From Beeping
When a smoke alarm keeps beeping, the usual culprit is a low battery, typically changing the batteries is all you need to do, whether it's battery-powered or hardwired into a backup battery.…
Personal Safety
Hulu Parental Controls
Hulu parental controls can help parents ensure their children don't see anything inappropriate on the streaming giant.
Personal Safety
Instagram Parental Controls
Instagram is a top social media platform owned by Meta, boasting over 3 billion users since 2020. This app allows users to upload photos and videos, organizing them by hashtags and geographical tags.…
Personal Safety
iPhone Parental Controls
While it may seem scary, there are things parents can do to make iPhone usage a lot safer. Let's review Apple's built in parental controls.