As the threat of extreme weather events grows ever more pronounced, the demands placed upon modern architectural elements—particularly doors and windows—have never been higher. For millions residing in coastal and typhoon-prone regions, these structural features become not just aesthetic...
The true power of Home Assistant lies not just in its robust compatibility with a vast ecosystem of smart devices, but in the unique automations that turn a collection of connected gadgets into a cohesive, intelligent home environment. While most users start with simple, single-device triggers...
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The landscape of cyber threats isn’t getting any kinder, and if you’re still relying solely on a “set it and forget it” mentality at home, you might be unknowingly setting the stage for data breaches or worse. Inspired by a thoughtful piece on XDA about the “6 overlooked security practices I...
About 2 weeks ago, I noticed that the slider switch on my Emsisoft AntiMalware home security, which activates/deactivates the Windows Defender firewall, was in the 'off' position. Thinking it strange, I set it to 'on'. More strange though, as 10 seconds later, it reset itself to 'off'. Further...
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I'm wanting an app to use my laptop as a home security video device. I have done some browsing and don't really know what the better ones are. Doesn't have to be free. Recommendations?
Or say forums where I might find an answer to this question?
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Cortana helps make your life easier by making it easy to control your smart home devices from afar. Rush out of the house and forget to turn off the lights? No problem, just pull out your phone, open the Cortana app and say, “Hey Cortana, turn off the lights,” and she’ll take care...
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Link RemovedEliot Stein from SmartThings shares with us their app they created for Windows. Listen in and learn how you can turn your home into a smart home with the help of SmartThings and your Windows device.
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SmartThings is the easiest way to turn your home into a smart home...
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I have an unusual question. I run a Windows 2008R2 "server" system on dual-display. The secondary monitor is devoted to an application ("Blue Iris") that displays security cameras on it. The main monitor is on a KVM, so that the monitor is switched to my laptop and/or my regular desktop...
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ADT is a home and business security service that provides high-tech home monitoring in the event of private property intrusion or break-in. They are one of the largest in the US, and their systems range from wired solutions to WiFi ones. In the US, they also hold several government contracts.
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Of all the elderly people he's visited, the Rev. Kenneth Dupin remembers a woman named Katie in particular.
Katie had a houseful of treasured memorabilia, and she loved to regale him with stories of Washington...
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I need to allow an ActiveX (.cab) add on so I can remotely view my home security DVR.
Windows will not allow me to install this add on because the publisher is unknown.
I am running Windows 7 home premium whch unfortunately does not have group settings.
I think I need to edit the registry in...
I get a lot of program errors unless I run everything as Admin, Specifically in some home security software. I am logged in as admin but for example I cant view any of our security camera footage as even though I run the program as admin and am logged in as admin it says I don't have permission...