Still using your router's default password? Fix these 9 Wi-Fi settings in 20 minutes
A plain-English checklist for locking down your home network, from router passwords to smart home devices.
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Smart Home
Smart displays, cameras, plugs and networking gear for a connected home. Expert picks and buying guides from BuyWithVolt editors.
Echo Show or Nest Hub? We compared 9 smart displays and these 4 are worth it
Smart displays for kitchens, bedrooms and family hubs from Amazon and Google, chosen for their ecosystems, privacy features and value.
Your phone is good, but these 5 vlogging cameras are better for less than you'd think
Cameras that make vlogging easier, from a pocket-size gimbal camera to an interchangeable-lens Sony, chosen for stabilization, audio and ease of use.
A 120-inch screen for less than a big TV? These 4 projectors make it worth it
Home theater and portable projectors from Epson, BenQ and Nebula, picked for picture quality, brightness and ease of setup.
Your smart TV's apps feel slow? A $30 to $129 streaming device fixes it
Roku, Amazon, Google and Apple streamers compared, from a $30 starter stick to a premium 4K box.
The $40 Bluetooth speaker owners keep raving about (and 4 more worth a look)
Rugged, portable speakers for the backyard, the beach and the shower, from a $40 Anker to JBL and Bose favorites.
Your phone battery dies by 3 p.m.? These simple settings fix most of it for free
Practical, free ways to get more hours out of every charge and keep your phone's battery healthy for years.