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Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) review: Gemini is a game-changer
The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) packs high-res video, but its brilliant Gemini AI is the biggest justification for changing smart home ecosystems.
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ExpressVPN review: A premium service worth every penny
ExpressVPN continues to be one of the very best VPNs on the market by offering excellent speeds and near unrivaled privacy.
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Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K review: It sees the light
The Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K also boasts an 8-megapixel image sensor to record video in 4K Ultra HD resolution, radar-based motion detection, and color night vision.
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Wyze Palm Lock review: Futuristic security, down-to-earth price
And who can blame them when I unlock my front door by waving my hand in front of the high-tech but remarkably inexpensive Wyze Palm Lock.
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SwitchBot K20+ Pro Patrol Kit review: A fun but flawed robot guard
The SwitchBot K20+ Pro Patrol Kit household robot monitors your home and cleans its floors at the same time–at least until it encounters a threshold.
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Arlo Essential Pan Tilt review: A budget 360-degree security cam
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt security cam competes with brands with far shorter track records. Just don't forget consider the cost of an Arlo subscription.
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IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections
IPVanish is a U.S.-based VPN that promises speed and security and delivers on both.
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ADT Smart Home Security System review: Smart home security
You can install an ADT Smart Home Security System yourself, but professional monitoring is mandatory—and worth paying for.
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TerraMaster F2-425 review: A powerful NAS box for streaming & backups
The TerraMaster F2-245 2-bay NAS box has all the media-streaming features you could ask for; plus, security cam support and ultra-fast client backups.
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Eufy PoE Turret Security Camera E41 review: 4K, local AI, no fees
You'll need Eufy's ProSecure NVR to deploy its Eufy PoE Turret Security Camera E41 or other PoE cams, but they're all worthy investments.
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Lockin Veno Palm Vein Recognition Smart Lock review: Better than the Pro
Hands-free unlocking with a lock like the Lockin Veno Palm Vein Recognition Smart Lock is home security the easy way.
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Tactacam Defend 360 review: Cell-connected and solar powered
The Tactacam Defend 360 pan/tilt security camera connects to the internet via LTE networks, not Wi-Fi, and a solar panel keeps its battery charged.
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TCL D2 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock review: I feel like a sci-fi movie hero
An embedded palm-vein reader and a low asking price makes the TCL D2 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock a solid value.
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Baseus Security S1 Lite review: Solar powered, subscription-free
The Baseus Security S1 Lite outdoor security camera is definitely light on features, but its ultra-low street price makes it a good value.
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Desloc D110 Plus review: There are better inexpensive smart locks
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a great smart lock, but there are much better choices than the Desloc D110.
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Private Internet Access review: A low-price, high-value VPN
Private Internet Access is a powerful, low-cost VPN that offers a good array of features, tons of customization options, and unlimited device connections.
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Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock review: Premium build
You might see the Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock's rubber buttons as a step back, but I appreciate the old-school tactile feedback they provide.
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RoboForm review: A simple password manager with buried flaws
This password manager provides a seamless experience—so long as you let it call all the shots. But even then, it trails rivals in security.
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myQ Doorbell Camera review: It’s a dead ringer
The inexpensive myQ Smart Garage Hub is a brilliant upgrade for garage door openers, but I won't be installing a myQ Doorbell Camera at my front door.
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Eufy PoE Bullet Security Camera E40 review: Professional grade
Worried a savvy burglar will defeat your wireless security cams? I recommend the Eufy PoE Bullet Security Camera E40 and Network Video Recorder S4.
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Alfred DB2S smart lock review: Entry options aplenty
You can open the imposing Alfred DB2S smart lock with a PIN, an RFID card, the Alfred app, or a key. So, why leave out fingerprints and palm veins?
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Level Lock Pro review: Brilliant design + Matter = best in class
Every Level Lock we've tested has been terrific, but the exquisite Level Lock Pro takes convenient home security to an entirely new level.
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X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm review: Hearing voices
Voice technology in the X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm System will tell you which of your home's rooms have smoke in them.
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Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
Underwhelming features, weak antivirus protection, and potentially showstopping bugs tank Trend Micro Maximum Security's appeal.
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Avira Prime review: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus
Avira Prime is a simple, easy-to-understand antivirus suite that includes numerous features.
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Surfshark review: An affordable VPN service packed with features
Surfshark is a leading VPN service for good reason. It offers unlimited device connections, works with Netflix, and comes with a ton of extras such as built-in antivirus and multihop functionality.
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myQ Outdoor Battery Camera review: Truly wireless surveillance
Nighttime motion will activate Chamberlain’s myQ Outdoor Battery Camera onboard spotlight—whether you want it to or not.
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ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
ESET's antivirus software gives far more control over scan and feature settings than the average rival — a plus for power users — without being intimidating.
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Reolink Altas review: Battery and solar power for 24/7 recording
With an optional microSD card, and a solar panel to keep the battery in this security cam perpetually charged, the Reolink Altas can record video 24/7.
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TCL D1 Fingerprint Smart Lock review: More than the basics
The TCL D1 Fingerprint Smart Lock packs a fingerprint scanner, a PIN pad, a key cylinder, and Wi-Fi connectivity into a $90 package.
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OysterVPN review: The new kid on the VPN block
Newcomer OysterVPN stands its ground against some heavy competition thanks to its easy-to-use app and affordable pricing.
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McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature
McAfee Total Protection offers strong antivirus, network, and online protection, but its password manager needs improvement.
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SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera 2 review: Similar hardware, new active protection system
Calling this camera an upgrade may be a stretch, as its specs are the same as the last generation. What’s new: An active, human-powered monitoring system.
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Avast One review: Polished PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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Eufy Smart Display E10 review: A home-security hub
The Eufy Smart Display E10 shows live feeds from up to 4 Eufy security cameras or video doorbells, and it will monitor Eufy smart locks and sensors, too.
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: Fantastic security for digital minimalists
Norton Antivirus Plus provides solids basics of online protection without any extra fluff—ideal for those avoiding unnecessary, expensive excess.
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Bitdefender Total Security review: Great, easy to use protection
Bitdefender offers superb antivirus and malware defense, but this mid-tier security suite is oddly stingy in a key regard: VPN support.
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Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 review: It does that, too
No mere video doorbell, the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 can control your entire smart home with Matter over Thread, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and more.
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AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a lot for it.
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Tapo DL100 review: A Wi-Fi smart lock for a whole lot less
TP-Link’s Tapo DL100 smart deadbolt doesn’t have every feature you could ask for, but it delivers everything you can reasonably expect for the price.
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Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi review: A dual-camera dazzler
The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi boasts a 180-degree field of view, lights with 3,000-lumens of brightness, and local storage. But I wouldn't rely on its AI.
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Avia Smart Deadbolt+ review: Coming home to HomeKit
The Avia Smart Deadbolt+ takes maximum advantage of the Apple Home ecosystem and its marvelous Home Key technology.
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Eufy PoE NVR Security System S4 Max review: Upscale home security, no subscription
Eufy's surveillance system includes four 4K cameras, a network video recorder, and local AI processing—and none of its features require a subscription.
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SwannBuddy 4K Video Doorbell review: Let the robots run the house
The SwannBuddy 4K Video Doorbell brings meaningful use of AI to my smart home
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Nuki Smart Lock (5th Gen) review: Here's a svelte retrofit option
This Austrian brand enters the U.S. aiming to shake up the retrofit smart lock space with one of the smallest and most streamlined products on the market.
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Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera review: A home security twofer
If you can screw in a lightbulb, you can install the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera that combines an LED light source with a high-res security cam.
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Norton VPN Standard review: Simple, no-fuss protection
Norton VPN Standard is a standalone offering from the security giant that provides good privacy and protection for fans of the brand.
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Imilab EC6 Panorama review: Big coverage from a single camera
With dual lenses, high-resolution video, smart tracking, and wide-angle rotation, this outdoor cam can monitor large spaces without needing backup.
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Imilab C30 Dual review: 2 lenses, 1 smart monitoring solution
This camera gives you dual 3K views, smart AI features, and local storage without a subscription.
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