Protect your internet-connected devices at home, such as an Amazon Echo or a smart thermostat, with a VPN router to prevent hackers from causing chaos.
A VPN-enabled router encrypts data on your network, adding an extra layer of security and privacy for all connected devices. Watch out for these five signs indicating your current router may not keep you safe.
Most routers don’t come with built-in VPNs. However, a new product from our sponsor ExpressVPN is changing the game.
Its first hardware product, ExpressVPN Aircove, is a Wi-Fi 6 router that comes out of the box with a VPN already installed. According to ExpressVPN, it’s “the industry’s first and only Wi-Fi router with built-in VPN.”
Just know that you’ll need an ExpressVPN subscription to take advantage of this special protection. That’s a win-win for those of us at Komando HQ. We use ExpressVPN to protect our privacy while browsing the web — and you can too.
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With Aircove, you can have up to five different Device Groups. All you have to do is drag and drop your devices onto different ones. For example, this feature allows you to have one group for guests and another for your streaming devices.
Imagine sitting on the couch with your computer on your lap and Netflix on the TV. For some reason, the show you watched yesterday isn’t available today. A website says the show isn’t on American Netflix anymore — but you can find it on Japanese Netflix.
With Aircove, you can link your smart TV’s internet traffic to a Japanese server, even if your computer is connected to a German server. This streaming trick makes life much easier.
Take advantage of this year’s holiday sales and upgrade your home. Smart gadget prices are dropping, so why not invest in your house?
Start with something simple and easy to handle, like smart bulbs. Or upgrade your older tech by purchasing a smart thermostat.
68 to 70 degrees: Your thermostat’s sweet spot during winter to keep you comfy without raising your heating bill. Pro tip: Turn it down by 7 to 10 degrees for the hours you’re at work. You may save up to 10% a year. A smart thermostat makes it easy to maintain a schedule.
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Lowering monthly bills is one way to keep a little extra money in your pocket. There are many ways to go about this, and we’re going to focus on what you can do around the home.
Your energy bill factors in how much juice you’re using as well as your location. The season can significantly affect this as your heating and AC use increases. Even your everyday appliances and devices add up to a big energy drain. Tap or click here for the six biggest culprits and what you can do to slash your energy bill.
Big Tech is rarely content with simple announcements when it comes to unveiling new hardware. It has to be an event, and this continues even as audiences can only attend virtually.
Apple recently unveiled its flagship product, the iPhone 13, which comes in four flavors. Along with this came details on the new Apple Watch as well as some new entries in the iPad family. Tap or click here for our Apple rundown.
The scorching temps are burning a hole in your wallet. Here’s how you can beat the heat and save some bucks, in 60 seconds.
Can you imagine not being able to lower your thermostat in the middle of a heat wave? Here’s all you need to know, in 60 seconds.
You’ve decided to upgrade your home to a smart home but, where do you start? Maybe some smart lightbulbs or a smart thermostat? Should you use an Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home Pod to connect your devices?
