security

Zyxel SCR 50AXE WiFi 6E Security Router Review: Alternative to the more expensive Zyxel gateways?

The Zyxel SCR 50AXE marks the manufacturer’s move towards the larger scale implementation of the WiFi 6E features into its networking devices, and, while initially a bit shy with just a couple of wireless access points, this time, it’s a security router. Zyxel SCR 50AXE Zyxel.com Check Product The Zyxel SCR 50AXE is Cloud-managed, so … Read more

What Is WPS (And Should You Still Use It?)

If you were wondering what is the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), know that it is a network security standard created by the WiFi Alliance in 2006 as an alternative to the regular means of adding devices to the network, so, instead of requiring the user to insert the SSID (WiFi network name) and the passkey, … Read more

Why you need a router with robust web content filtering

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The web content filtering is a clever way to ensure that the client devices won’t get infected by malicious third-party software by either blocking a set of host names, IP addresses or entire categories. And this shouldn’t necessarily be limited only to potentially dangerous malware-ridden sites, it can also be adult content, gambling websites or … Read more

Reolink RLC-842A 4K PoE Camera Review: Tougher than it looks

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The Reolink RLC-842A can be considered the successor to the RLC-422 that was released more than four years ago and, besides sporting seemingly the same vandal-proof design, there are some significant improvements that will outshine not only any camera from past series, but also some security cameras from the competition. Reolink RLC-842A Reolink.com Check Product … Read more

Is Netgear Armor worth it? It depends.

The router manufacturers have been offering advanced security features either as built-in software or as add-on packages for a while now and, since I have already had a look at the Asus AiProtection, it was time to check out if the Netgear Armor is actually worth it. If you were using the Netgear R7000 or … Read more

X-Sense Home Security System Review

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The X-Sense Home Security kit is a very budget-friendly security system suitable for smaller apartments, where you usually don’t have more than 4 windows and where the WiFi connection can easily reach all corners of your home. And that’s because there is a nicely designed base station (with a built-in battery to protect you from … Read more

The best door stop alarm (of 2021)

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Despite being an inexpensive device, the door stop alarm can be considered a valuable addition to the security of your home due to its ability to both alert you in case of possible trespassers and to scare off or at least confuse the intruder long enough, so you aren’t taken by surprise. In a home … Read more