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Tapo D225 Video Doorbell review: High value, low fashion
This Wi-Fi doorbell camera isn’t much to look at, but it’s packed with features, it’s affordably priced, and it doesn’t require a subscription.
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Avast One review: Well-priced 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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Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
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Aosu SolarCam P1 SE System review: A budget-priced winner
This inexpensive 2-cam system includes 32GB of local storage and integrated solar panels that keep the wireless camera’s batteries topped off.
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U-tec Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter review: Now hear this?
The first Matter-enabled smart lock from U-tec arrives with the brand's familiar boxy design, plus an unwelcome addition: a too-noisy motor.
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Kwikset Halo Select review: Wi-Fi and Matter in a single smart lock
This compact lock gives you plenty of choice over how you connect to it, though each approach has its pros and cons.
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ExpressVPN review: Expensive, but worth every penny
ExpressVPN continues its reign at the top of the VPN market by offering excellent speeds and near unrivaled privacy.
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myQ Outdoor Camera review: The myQ ecosystem heads outdoors
The brand best known for its garage door controllers launches another camera, or rather, the same camera as last year, in an outdoor housing.
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NymVPN review: An innovative decentralized VPN with some work to do
NymVPN is out to shake up the VPN market with its unique decentralized platform, promising users superior privacy and anonymity compared to traditional VPNs.
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Reolink Home Hub: Take control of your cameras and your cloud feed
If you own Reolink home security cameras, this network storage device eliminates the need for a subscription to store video in the cloud.
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Reolink Duo 3 WiFi review: Twin lenses and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
The Wi-Fi counterpart to Reolink’s twin-lensed power-over-ethernet security camera delivers broad surveillance with an easy setup.
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TCL D1 Max review: Smile for the smart lock
More than just another smart lock, the TCL D1 Max boasts an integrated a fingerprint reader and a video doorbell. But the resulting mashup is ultimately less than the sum of its parts.
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Surfshark One review: Adequate antivirus protection with caveats
Known for its VPN service, Surfshark offers antivirus with its security software—but how it defends against malware won’t suit everyone.
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Tapo SolarCam C402 Kit review: An eco-friendly security solution
With solar power and a durable build, this camera delivers low-maintenance security for any outdoor space.
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These are the best smart home products of the year
As the year winds down, get the scoop on our favorite smart speakers and displays, thermostats, security cameras, video doorbells, lighting systems, and more.
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Philips 5000-series smart deadbolt review: To open, just scan the hand
This smart lock’s palm vein scanning is incredibly good, but it’s expensive and a pain to install.
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Acronis True Image review: Top-tier do-it-all PC backup
With backup, disaster recovery, and malware protection under one roof, Acronis True Image is the most comprehensive end-user data-safety solution on the planet.
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Wyze Duo Cam Doorbell review: One doorbell, two cameras
The second camera on this affordable video doorbell keeps tabs on delivered packages, while the primary lens is trained on visitors.
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TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock review: Talk to the hand
Smart home technology once in the realm of sci-fi becomes real with this smart deadbolt that scans your palm to unlock your door.
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Yale Code keypad lock review: Svelte & affordable, just not smart
The smart lock leader focused on price and ease of use to deliver this keypad deadbolt, which doesn't offer wireless connectivity.
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Hide.me VPN review: A feature-packed service with solid privacy credentials
Hide.me is a VPN service with a ton of great features that not only give you the privacy and security you need, but also allows for a wealth of customization options.
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Defiant Smart Home Alarm Kit review: Just the basics
Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home ecosystem gets a security system—but only barely.
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Aqara Smart Lock U300 review: A lever lock for the smart home
Aqara’s latest smart entry lock replaces your doorknob, not your deadbolt, but buyers should wait for bug fixes.
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Arlo Home Security System review: Basic, but highly capable
Arlo has a highly capable home security system with innovative sensors, but don't buy one for its new AI detection features—at least not today.
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Baseus S1 Pro review: Solar-powered security gets smarter
This outdoor security camera bundle shines with solar panels that track the sun, cameras that capture video in crisp 3K resolution, and local network storage.
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TunnelBear VPN review: It’s just right for beginners
TunnelBear is a simple and easy-to-use VPN service with solid security features that will appeal to those who just need the basics.
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This Brinks Electronic Deadbolt is tough, but it's not smart
This new and inexpensive lock provides access via PIN, fingerprint recognition, or physical key, but it doesn't have any type of wireless connectivity.
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Security camera subscriptions: Which plans offer the best value?
Most home security cameras and video doorbells require a paid subscription plan to deliver their full value. Find out how much one costs and how they rate.
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Norton Secure VPN review: Basic, no-fuss protection
Norton Secure VPN is a standalone offering that provides basic privacy and protection for fans of the brand.
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Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera review: Affordable security lighting
Arlo now has a wired floodlight camera to complement its excellent line of indoor and outdoor home security cameras and its basic home security system.
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Eufy Smart Lock E30 review: All that matters, apart from Matter
There’s plenty to like about Eufy’s latest smart lock, but its promised support for the Matter smart home standard seems to be a work in progress.
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PrivadoVPN review: Come for the free VPN, stay for the premium features
PrivadoVPN is a powerful premium service that also offers one of the best free VPNs on the market.
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Reolink Battery Doorbell review: This video doorbell sees it all
With a head-to-toe view of your doorstep, you'll never miss a person or a package.
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Private Internet Access review: A low-price, high-value VPN for everyone
Private Internet Access is a powerful, low-cost VPN that offers a nice array of features and unlimited device connections.
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IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections
IPVanish is a good U.S.-based VPN that promises speed and security and delivers on both.
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SwitchBot Pan/Tilt Cam Plus 3K review: 4th-gen, but little better
This pan/tilt camera’s video quality is better than ever, but the rest of its hardware—and its problematic app—sometimes render it unusable.
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CyberGhost VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with a massive server network
CyberGhost offers a massive amount of country options and powerful feature set for a decent price. It continues to be a great option for those looking to stream content overseas.
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Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam review: Decidedly unambitious
Ring users finally get a genuine indoor pan/tilt security camera, but we expected a lot more for the price.
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FastestVPN review: A VPN with a low-price lifetime subscription
FastestVPN might not have the flair of some of the top VPN services, but it's very affordable, makes the right privacy promises, and comes with a generous 10 simultaneous device connections.
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Surfshark review: A versatile VPN service packed with extras
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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Baseus N1 review: This security camera could be smarter
This new outdoor security camera is a solid start, but limited motion detection and some image blurring keep it from being all it can be.
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HMA VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with servers in every corner of the world
There's a lot to like about HMA VPN, but there are also a few ways where it might not meet users' needs.
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Safemo Set P1 review: Solar-powered, privacy-minded security
This two-camera kits promises continuous surveillance with an emphasis on privacy.
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Eufy Security Indoor Cam review: Affordable AI-powered security
With onboard AI and local storage, there's no need to buy a cloud subscription for this budget-priced, pan/tilt camera.
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Windscribe Pro review: Packed with features and a great free plan
Windscribe Pro has established itself as a simple and effective featured-packed service offering both VPN and ad blocking.
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Reolink Argus 4 Pro review: Wide-angle surveillance
If you have a large home or property, this camera has you covered.
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Swann MaxRanger4K Solar Security System review: Atypical
This camera-and-hub security system is (mostly) powered by the sun, and its unusual 900MHz wireless radios endow it with incredible range.
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DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro review: A simple, but effective privacy bundle
DuckDuckGo's new Privacy Pro bundle of services with a VPN, data removal service, and identity theft restoration service is a nice package of privacy-focused services for an affordable price.
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NordVPN review: More than just a VPN, it’s a privacy powerhouse
NordVPN has it all: excellent performance and a solid set of features that will appeal to both novices and power users. All of this make it one of the best VPNs around.
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