David Murphy

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Samsung SmartThings Review

By David Murphy published

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

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

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

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 published

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

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

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

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

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

Stop sharing absolutely everything with the public. Lock down your Facebook account with these privacy and security settings.

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