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![Synology BeeDrive review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zshj6rhUiCNio4WDvPycL5-320-80.jpg)
Synology made a 4TB version of the terrific BeeDrive, and I'm thrilled
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Portable storage Synology's BeeDrive is the best way to store data and automatically back up photos and videos, and now there's a 4TB model.
![Google One on an Android phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MLvjukPC2P7tp9tzUzyg43-320-80.jpg)
Your Google One subscription might soon unlock some home security perks
By Jay Bonggolto published
Evolution of Google One Google One might add Nest Aware to its subscription bundle.
![Sonoff smart home products](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oHVodmbZEQQRqqZLz3Chu-320-80.jpg)
Sonoff is the best smart home brand you've never heard of
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Sonoff isn't a brand that is known widely, but the smart home manufacturer is doing all the right things.
![Smart lights by Wiz, Nanoleaf, Sylvania, Vont, Wyze](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SDjV7WJacHTgJUCKg33c7f-320-80.jpg)
Best Philips Hue alternatives 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Variety is nice There are plenty of smart lights available that are similar to Philips Hue bulbs at nearly half the cost. Most offer easy management from a designated app on your smartphone or tablet, too.
![DiskStation DS1823xs+](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jzMDkiDT7KDKrevXNRF2SW-320-80.jpg)
I set up the ultimate home NAS with over 100TB of storage
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used over two dozen NAS servers over the course of the last decade, and I just switched to a new media server that's ridiculous.
![The new battery powered Ring Video Doorbell Pro.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6ezpVhiqhFY5yj3bba9sS-320-80.jpg)
Ring's best Video Doorbell Pro now comes in a battery-powered variant
By Brady Snyder published
Doorbell upgrade Most video doorbell users want a battery-powered option, and now Ring is offering its best video doorbell with a battery.
![Best Wifi 6 Router Hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Su6qcbJ6vzbQ5ysT4gf643-320-80.jpeg)
Best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2024
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Upgrade Looking to switch to speedier Wi-Fi? We've got you covered.
![Nest Hub (2nd Gen)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uD5Q6Txp5W93SmUS68pATb-320-80.jpg)
Google Nest is giving every home member the keys to Digital Wellbeing controls
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more tech-policing Google is now letting everyone in the house have a say in Digital Wellbeing settings on Nest devices.
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