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GeekDad Daily Deal: 2-Pack of GateKeeper 2.5 Wireless Bluetooth PC Locks

October 16, 2017Darren Blankenship

Lock it down with a 2-Pack of GateKeeper 2.5 Wireless Bluetooth PC Locks: 50% off!

Momentum Wi-Fi Camera: User-Friendly Home Security

July 7, 2017December 13, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

Momentum Wi-Fi camera is user-friendly home security.

GeekDad Daily Deal: Lifetime Subscription to Hide My IP

June 7, 2017Darren Blankenship

Ensure your online safety with a Lifetime Subscription to Hide My IP: 94% off!

Go Back in Time With the Brinno TLC 200 Pro Time Lapse Camera

April 19, 2017December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Time-lapse photography on a budget with Brinno.

GeekDad Daily Deal: The World’s First Lifetime Mac Bundle

March 15, 2017Darren Blankenship

You’re set for life with the World’s First Lifetime Mac Bundle: 96% off!

GeekDad Daily Deal: Nope Webcam Covers – 6 Pack

March 13, 2017Darren Blankenship

Just say “Nope!” with Nope Webcam Covers – 6 Pack: 31% off!

WARNING: That Cheap Barnes & Noble Nook Came With Free Malware

December 22, 2016Mordechai Luchins6

Buyer beware: This holiday season’s tablet steal will steal you personal data. Not might, WILL.

Smile and Don’t Pick Your Nose: Reolink C1 ProHD Camera Review

December 22, 2016December 13, 2017Samantha Fisher

“It is a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your front door.” Wise words from Bilbo Baggins and ones I take very much to heart. Bilbo may have had a different meaning with those words but they speak volumes to me. Bilbo was not referring to home security when he said this, but we should all listen to Bilbo and make sure we and our families are as safe as possible. If you’re looking to add an indoor security camera, the Reolink C1 ProHD will be a wonderful addition to your security solution.

‘Pokémon GO’ Is a Security Risk to Google Accounts

July 11, 2016Jackie Reeve1

We talked to Adam Reeve, whose Tumblr post alerted ‘Pokémon GO’ gamers to the risk. It has now gone viral.

Let There Be Light — The Litom 8 LED Solar-Powered Security Sensor Light

June 4, 2016Z

In the weeks that followed its installation, the Litom continued to function admirably. Its 8-LED array throws an impressive amount of light and, since it only comes on when someone approaches my porch, even a few hours of indirect sunlight is sufficient to keep the device powered up.

Defend Your Bits and Bobs With Bitdefender BOX

January 15, 2016Jenny Bristol

Even if you have virus protection, your home network and devices can still be vulnerable. Lucky for us, Bitdefender BOX is available to keep our network, home automation, computers, and devices safe by wrapping our whole house in a blanket of anti-virus and anti-malware protection.

Beef Up Your Home Security with BeOn, SimpliSafe, and Canary (Win a Canary!)

November 24, 2015Anthony Karcz3

Looking for ways to improve your home security? We review BeON smart bulbs and SimpliSafe alarm systems. Plus, win a Canary security camera!

6 Things I’ve Learned Recycling Laptops for Those in Need

October 24, 2015Mordechai Luchins1

Have you every considered freecycling computers for the needy? I do. Here’s what I’ve learned.

Piper Security Hub Adds New Video Feature

July 29, 2015Z

The latest update for the Piper home security and automation hub, which arrives today with the release of software version 1.7.0, allows you to take the cloud-saved videos captured by your Piper and download them directly to your mobile device.

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Under the Volcano With Bruce Schneier

April 1, 2015Bill Shribman

I’m in a locked room, underneath a volcano somewhere in the southern hemisphere talking to one of the world’s leading security experts, Bruce Schneier.

Quicklock: Bluetooth + NFC-Enabled Padlock

March 31, 2015Rory Bristol4

A leap into 21st century tech, this unique padlock can be unlocked by your phone, credit card, and more!

Piper NV: Great Gets Better

March 30, 2015Z1

On the surface, the NV looked nearly identical to the original Piper device—a sleek, modern, unobtrusive design available in black or white and containing a host of environmental sensors. The difference, I was told, was on the inside.

LastPass Ventures Onto the Mac Desktop

January 21, 2015Chris Wickersham1

Long available as a browser plugin on the Windows, Linux, and OS X platforms, Tuesday morning LastPass made a free, native application available for OS X through the App Store.

LastPass—Your Strong Password Solution

September 23, 2014Maryann Goldman3

GeekMom Maryann tells us about how LastPass can manage your passwords with confidence and security.

Kwikset, Honeywell Bring Bluetooth Home

July 24, 2014December 13, 2017Z1

My motto is “Bluetooth everything,” and manufacturers like Kwikset and Honeywell know just what I’m talking about.

Bring Your Home Into Harmony With the Piper Security and Automation Hub

June 26, 2014December 13, 2017Z2

With an effortless installation via your existing home wireless network and a ton of internal environmental sensors, Piper is an endlessly customizable home monitoring system like no other. In fact, my Piper has me thinking less of simple home security, and more about home automation. Whereas the Samsung SmartCam I reviewed last month made it easy for me to receive alerts about motion or sound events that may indicate treachery is afoot in my humble abode, Piper instead offers all this with an unprecedented level of added granularity.

See it All With Samsung's SmartCam HD Pro

May 15, 2014December 13, 2017Z

If you’re anything like me, you’ll likely find the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro a good fit for your home security needs, but this little camera also offers the flexibility to be more than just a video surveillance system.

The Heartbleed Bug: Which Passwords Should You Change?

April 10, 2014Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah pauses for a moment to contemplate steps the everyday user can take in light of the Heartbleed bug.

SimpliSafe Home Security – DIY Part 2

October 5, 2013Tony Sims6

Once I returned from the vacation where I tested these surveillance pieces, I decided I was going to invest in something more secure. I picked up the self install kit from SimpliSafe and have been very impressed.

DIY Home Security with Schlage and Nexia

July 2, 2013Tony Sims5

Summer is the time for vacations. The time to take off for remote destinations and just get out of town. As the temperatures rise, so does the chance of a robbery. Nothing a burglar likes better, than an empty home for a few days. We are planning a big vacation for the family right now, so I figured I would use my Geek powers to help protect our home – but moreover, just give me peace of mind while we are away.

Samsung’s WiFi Home Security SmartCam — Easy Setup, Works Great

January 21, 2013James Floyd Kelly

I’m a big fan of WiFi security cameras, and I recently got a chance to test out the new SmartCam from Samsung. This is a camera that you can monitor from a browser, but the real power is found in …

A Geek Dad’s Year-End, Get-It-Done Self Review

December 26, 2012James Floyd Kelly

Back in January, I wrote in big red letters on one of the white boards in my office GET THESE DONE! It was the header of a list of issues and desires I had for my home, my work, my office, …

Upgrade Your Household Security With SimpliciKey

October 15, 2012James Floyd Kelly

I can probably describe half a dozen scenarios that have me walking to my locked front door and fumbling for my keys, and most all of them involve carrying a toddler in one arm and any mixture of items in …

EmergencyLink Puts Critical Documents on Your Smartphone

August 19, 2012December 16, 2017Kevin Makice

EmergencyLink allows anyone to store and share emergency information. CEO Michael Soenen talks about his motivation for building a critical information service and why it will have such a bit impact on those in crisis.

Yahoo Security Breach — What It Means to You

July 13, 2012Dakster Sullivan1

A new name can be added to the list of companies who have been hacked this year…Yahoo. If you know anyone with a yahoo account, there’s a chance you received a strange e-mail from them recently. More than 450,000 username and passwords were compromised in the breach.

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