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A Smart Approach to Security A smart lock is arguably the most important part of a truly smart, connected home. Not only will it allow you to come and go as you please, it will also monitor who is entering and leaving your home while you're away. Some models simply let you use your phone to open and close doors. Some let you assign special privileges to friends, family members, or maintenance staff. Others can be activated using voice commands or triggers from other  smart home devices  and services. Here are a few things to consider when deciding on a smart lock, along with reviews of the top models we've tested. https://www.pcmag.com/article/344336/the-best-smart-locks

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The  North American International Auto Show  (aka the Detroit Auto Show) may not feature the glitziest vehicles like similar events in  LA  and  Frankfurt . But as the premier US auto show—and because Detroit is still the epicenter of the automotive world—NAIAS is the site for debuts that mainstream shoppers will see in showrooms soon. Whether it's the latest version of blockbuster vehicles like the Volkswagen Jetta and the Chevy Silverado or revived revered nameplates like the Ford Ranger and Mustang Bullitt, Detroit remains the place where automakers unveil their latest and greatest sheet metal that's scheduled for production, with a few jaw-dropping concepts thrown in for good measure. https://www.pcmag.com/feature/358592/the-coolest-cars-at-the-2018-detroit-auto-show

The Smell of Data doesn't protect you from hackers. Just like the smell of gas doesn't protect you from inhaling or a spark from igniting it. But both smells serve as alerts that things aren't right, and that you should consider taking action to prevent them from getting worse. As a physical instrument, the Smell of Data is what happens when you make an aromatherapy diffuser smart. It's an electronic room mister that connects via WiFi to your computer or mobile device, and detects when you've clicked on a link, visited a website, or traveled to a dark corner of the internet that could compromise your device or information. If you visit an unprotected website on an unsecured WiFi network or hotspot, the scent diffuser's built-in hardware takes note, and sends a signal to the dispenser to unleash the Smell of Data. I have no idea what data smells like, but the project's designers, Leanne Wijnsma and Froukje Tan, say it's a custom scent users will le...

Protecting yourself from  hackers  and  data breaches  requires constant vigilance. Last year’s tips don’t necessarily hold up to this year’s attacks. The reality is this: cyber criminals are constantly testing new ways to beat the system, requiring new defenses and evolving tactics to stay out of harm’s way. With online security breaches more common than ever, here’s what you should know to protect yourself in 2017. Don’t expect the government to protect you Once upon a time, the conventional wisdom in corporate IT departments was to keep breaches from the public. The assumption was that revealing a hack would inspire copycat attacks, reward cyber crime, and cause unnecessary panic. Plus, technologists assumed victims wouldn’t know what to do with the information anyway. Things started to change in 2002 when California became the first state in the nation to pass a security breach notification law. With this law, companies holding private information about ...

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LAS VEGAS—The strangest photo-related news to come out of the first day of CES is an easy pick this year. Kodak is getting into cryptocurrency, but with a photographic twist—its offering,  KODAKCoin , will be used to manage digital image rights and to pay photographers for use of images. Well, that's what it's saying at least. It's a weird move, even for Kodak, which has a track record of doing weird things to grab attention at CES. Two years ago, I rushed to the Kodak booth in South Hall to get hands on with the  Super 8 , a retro analog movie camera. There was a big spiel about selling film processing as a service, and how it would have interchangeable lenses and an electronic viewfinder. It never turned into an actual product, but it did win a couple of  awards  (including one from PCMag's sister site, Mashable). The Super 8 was on display again last year, along with news that Ektachrome slide film was coming back into production. (Ron Howard voiceover: It ...

Cisco- helping people connect: The worldwide leader in networking, Cisco has a significant impact on how people connect, collaborate and communicate. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company designs, manufactures and sells networking equipment. From large companies to small and medium businesses to individual household users, Cisco manufactures products for all types of users. The company's products, most notably IP phones and Telepresence, are frequently seen in movies and television series.

So congratulations. You just got your first router, and that's basically what it looks like. It has all these little ports in the back, and I'll give you a little explanation of what they are. So it's really simple. There are basically two kinds of ports. One is called the LAN, and you would usually get multiple ones of that. So you will get, in this case, four. Usually it's four. Sometimes it's three. And these go to every computer that you have or every device that you want to connect to your network. You can also detect the devices wirelessly, of course, because this is a wireless router. But we'll get to that a little bit later. Right now the more important connection we're looking for is something called WAN, or sometimes it will say "Uplink" or even "Internet" on it. And what this port does is connect to the internet, basically. Your modem will go right here. So in this case I have a little cable modem right here, and I'm g...

How Smart Is Your Home? What if all the devices in your life could connect to the internet? Not just computers and smartphones, but  everything:  clocks, speakers, lights, door bells, cameras, windows, window blinds, hot water heaters, appliances, cooking utensils, you name it. And what if those devices could all communicate, send you information, and take your commands? It's not science fiction; it's the Internet of Things (IoT), and it's a key component of home automation and smart homes. Home automation is exactly what it sounds like: automating the ability to control items around the house—from window to pet feeders—with a simple push of a button (or a voice command). Some activities, like setting up a lamp to turn on and off at your whim, are simple and relatively inexpensive. Others, like advanced surveillance cameras, may require a more serious investment of time and money. There are many smart home product categories, so you can control everything from li...

The Fujifilm X-E3 delivers excellent image quality in a slim body, making it a perfect option for photographers who like to pack light—as long as you pair it with the right lens.\

Before you start to build a PC, you’re going to need the parts. The first thing you need to decide on is how powerful of a system to build and how much you plan on spending. As a rule of thumb I usually spend about 300$ for the video card and CPU each. Remember, computers are like snowflakes, everyone builds with different brands or parts they like, so let’s begin. https://www.newegg.com/insider/building-a-gaming-pc-for-the-first-time-dont-panic-this-guide-can-help-you-out/

Japan is building the world's fastest supercomputer, which it hopes will make the country the new global hub for artificial intelligence research. The supercomputer is expected to run at a speed of 130 petaflops, meaning it is able to perform a mind-boggling 130 quadrillion calculations per second (that's 130 million billion). Once complete (the target date is April 2018), the AI Bridging Cloud Infrastructure (ABCI) will be the most powerful supercomputer in the world, surpassing the current champion, China's Sunway TaihuLight, currently operating at 93 petaflops. http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/13/tech/supercomputer-japan/index.html