I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.

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Alder Security offers home security systems for those who want basic coverage. The company is known for its fast response times. Alder bills itself as a simple home solution that doesn’t go over the ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

A Connecticut city has joined hundreds of others around the country that have installed new firehouse alarm systems that aim to reduce firefighters' stress when calls come in.

In this video I'm building an Arduino Heart Rate Monitor that is housed in a toy handle in the style of the Star Trek Tricoder. The device uses the PulseSensor with an Arduino Pro Mini and an OLED ...

From real-time alerts to integrated safety strategies, weapons detection systems on school campuses are evolving quickly. Here’s what education leaders need to know now, and what’s coming next.

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An off-the-shelf kit and about two hours are all you need.