Home Security

The simple trick that makes your home network accessible from anywhere (without breaking security)

The simple trick that makes your home network accessible from anywhere (without breaking security)

Jorge A. Aguilar June 9, 2026

WireGuard does what traditional VPNs can't—direct peer-to-peer access from anywhere.

5 smart home devices I’d never cheap out on

5 smart home devices I’d never cheap out on

Tim Brookes June 5, 2026

Sometimes you really do get what you pay for.

Your Home Assistant server needs a vacation mode (here’s how to set one up)

Your Home Assistant server needs a vacation mode (here’s how to set one up)

Tim Brookes May 28, 2026

The smartest homes take care of themselves.

4 reasons why Wi-Fi is the enemy of your smart home (and what you should use instead)

4 reasons why Wi-Fi is the enemy of your smart home (and what you should use instead)

Tim Brookes April 24, 2026

Set yourself up for success by ditching Wi-Fi where possible.

It took years, but I finally audited my smart home: 8 major problems you should check

It took years, but I finally audited my smart home: 8 major problems you should check

Tim Brookes April 16, 2026

A stitch in time, saves nine.

I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant security camera (it works for Android too)

I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant security camera (it works for Android too)

Tim Brookes April 11, 2026

A camera with a battery that you can put anywhere.

There’s never been a better time to ditch your Ring doorbells and cameras

There’s never been a better time to ditch your Ring doorbells and cameras

Tim Brookes April 9, 2026

If you like it, never put a Ring on it.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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