I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

This petite retrofit smart lock is a discreet choice for just about any environment, though it’s incredibly loud and its app drags. Nuki has been producing smart locks for Europeans since 2015 and is ...

There is no better smart lock on the market, but buyers will need a Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi bridge to control it remotely via the internet. Even with that bridge, it’s easier to integrate the Level Lock+ ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

・2.4GHz Wi‑Fi adapter onboard—no hub or bridge needed ・Triple-A BHMA and ANSI Grade 1 certifications ・Buttons provide tactile feedback ・Supports up to 250 PINs ・No support for Apple Home or Matter ・No ...

For the past two weeks, I’ve been unlocking my front door without ever touching a keypad, fingerprint reader, smartphone, or physical key, thanks to a new smart lock. It’s the first lock I’ve ...

It was Arthur C. Clark who said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” I think about that saying whenever I run across a gadget that really impresses me with a ...

David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...

Most laptops hide a security slot you probably never noticed.