Home automation is convenient and even kind of fun. And a smart plug is the easiest way to get started. The redesigned Wemo WiFi Smart Plug from Belkin lets you find out if you really want to be able ...

Frequent disconnect issues keep this affordable outdoor switch from meriting a strong recommendation. Jasco’s Enbrighten Outdoor Plug-in Wi-Fi Smart Switch is a companion product to its recently ...

The Shelly Plug US Gen4 packs Wi-Fi 6, Matter, Zigbee, and power metering into one device. It’s the most future-proof smart ...

This no-frills plug is best for users who can best utilize its unique design, which can accommodate one or two large power adapters. Enbrighten’s plug-in smart switch devices have historically been ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

You don’t watch a black-and-white TV. You don’t ride to work in a horse and buggy. Stop turning lights on and off by flicking switches like it’s the 1930s. Admittedly, that’s an extreme stance.

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

There are few things as annoying as Wi-Fi dead spots, but a satellite-based router system can help put those frustrations to rest. Today, you can grab the Orbi whole-home plug-in Wi-Fi system with two ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Mesh Wi-Fi systems are useful when multiple nodes are placed around large homes to provide stronger wireless ...