Home Security

The one thing you should never plug into a smart plug (and what to use instead)

• automation
• Home Security
• Safety
• Smart Home
• Technology

The one thing you should never plug into a smart plug (and what to use instead)

Tim Brookes April 3, 2026

The consequences could be disastrous.

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Is it ever safe to leave your 3D printer unattended while printing?

• 3d Printers
• 3D Printing
• Home Security
• Technology

Is it ever safe to leave your 3D printer unattended while printing?

Tim Brookes April 1, 2026

Like it or not, your 3D printer is a fire hazard.

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5 smart home automations that actually make my life easier (and 2 that were a waste of time)

• Home Assistant
• Home Security
• Smart Home
• Technology

5 smart home automations that actually make my life easier (and 2 that were a waste of time)

Tim Brookes March 18, 2026

Keep it simple, stupid.

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It’s time to audit your smart home devices

• Home Assistant
• Home Security
• Smart Home
• Technology

It’s time to audit your smart home devices

Adam Davidson March 14, 2026

Spring clean your connected junk.

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5 essential smart security devices for your home (that aren’t cameras)

• Home Security
• Smart
• Smart Home
• Technology

5 essential smart security devices for your home (that aren’t cameras)

Jorge A. Aguilar March 7, 2026

Sometimes you need a whole smart home defense system to keep out trespassers.

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I saved $50 on a security camera by using my old Android phone instead

• Home Security
• Security Camera
• Technology

I saved $50 on a security camera by using my old Android phone instead

Ismar Hrnjicevic March 2, 2026

Before you spend money on a security camera, try this instead.

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433MHz is the smart home technology you forgot about

• Home Assistant
• Home Security
• Smart Home
• Technology

433MHz is the smart home technology you forgot about

Tim Brookes February 28, 2026

Mesh networking killed the radio star.

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