According to a recent CNET survey, in 2024, 1 in 6 US adults were a victim of porch theft. As a result, more and more people are looking for ways to help secure their homes. But finding the right ...

At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

With our embrace of smart technology, we have collectively traded safety for comfort, making ourselves vulnerable to hackers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. You have the dog, the door chain, and the peephole, but what else can you do to make your home more ...

Changes to devices you already have can make a big difference for Halloween. Home security tech can help with Halloween, even if you're short on decorating time. A few small setting changes can make a ...

Have you ever dreamed of a home that practically runs itself—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that knows your schedule, and security systems that work seamlessly in the background? With ...

Smart home ecosystems have been around for a couple of decades now. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw the rise of now-household names like Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo. While the capabilities ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Planning a big vacation during the summer heat? Here are some new and old ideas about securing your Arizona house against intruders and preventing other problems that might occur while you’re away.