Kids can be a nightmare when it comes to leaving the fridge door open or flooding the kitchen using the water dispenser. This got me thinking. Can smart fridges be locked to keep kids from messing with the settings or accidentally changing something when the display panel is touched?
Some people’s existing doorbells are mounted horizontally which got me thinking whether a video doorbell can also be mounted this way. I did some research to find out.
Here in the UK, we are known to receive a lot of rain and bad weather in general, so I wanted to make sure that any video doorbell I purchased was protected when it is exposed to the elements.
Using a powerline adapter for gaming can provide better throughput and low latency compared with using Wi-Fi, which is susceptible to interference and varying performance.
If you have a large home, you may find that the Wi-Fi signal from your router is not strong enough to reach every room. This is where a wireless access point can be used to improve the overall coverage of the signal.
Using Ethernet cable instead of having to rely on Wi-Fi is a great way to get the best possible connection when gaming. They are better performing whilst also providing a more stable connection. Wi-Fi, on the other hand, is more susceptible to high latency and congestion.
There are many different ways in which you can layout your home network. They will all work in similar ways, with just a few variations in what networking hardware is used and how each device will ultimately connect to the Internet.
Routers can be very expensive indeed, with some even costing several hundreds of dollars. Some of us, myself included, aren’t willing to invest that much into a router but still want one that delivers fast speeds, provides great coverage and features we will actually make use of.
Smart network switches strike an excellent balance between price and features to provide you better control over your home network. They offer the more useful features you would typically find on managed switches, but without the hefty price tag.
There may come a time where you wish to extend your Wi-Fi network out to your backyard, so it is critical you have a wireless access point that is suitable for outdoor use.
If you want a consistent and reliable way of being able to access your home network from anywhere in the world, you need to have dynamic DNS in place.
Many people will not realize it, but the router can be considered one of the most important devices you have in your home. Here are 13 ways to keep it safe and secure.