Samsung SmartThings Review By David Murphy published 26 September 18 Able to support a large ecosystem of smart home gadgets, Samsung SmartThings would be a lot more compelling if its app were easier to use.
Apple Pay FAQ: Everything You Need To Know By David Murphy published 9 October 15 Find out who accepts Apple Pay, what devices support it, how it works and more with our guide.
PEQ Review: Not Quite Smart Enough By David Murphy published 21 July 15 The PEQ smart home platform is simple and easy to use, but it's too expensive for what you're getting.
Best Android Wear Smartwatch Apps By David Murphy published 28 May 15 Here’s a roundup of our favorite apps for the Android Wear smartwatch platform, including food, dating, health and transportation apps.
Staples Connect Hub Powered by Linksys By David Murphy last updated 30 June 22 The Staples Connect smart home hub does a very good job of simplifying smart home device pairing and creating logic-driven activities — all for no monthly fee.
Quirky Wink Hub Review By David Murphy published 27 January 15 The Quirky Wink Hub makes it easy to connect a bunch of smart home devices and doesn't require a monthly fee, but it doesn't give you a lot of control.
Iris Smart Home Smart Kit Review By David Murphy published 27 January 15 The Iris Smart Home Kit is easy to set up and comes with good hardware, but you'll need to pay $10 monthly to get the most out of it.
Lyve Minds LyveHome Review — Far from Picture-Perfect By David Murphy published 21 August 14 The LyveHome tries to make photo and video storage simple, and comes with lots of built-in storage, but it's ultimately not a very good cloud alternative.
How to Lock Down Your Twitter Privacy Settings By David Murphy published 30 May 14 Just because you like Twitter doesn't mean you don't have a right to privacy. Here's how to lock down the essential settings.
10 Facebook Privacy and Security Settings to Lock Down By David Murphy published 30 May 14 Stop sharing absolutely everything with the public. Lock down your Facebook account with these privacy and security settings.