Got a spare PC? How I turned mine into an open-source smart home hub for free

Smart homes make sense. The devices that bring a certain level of automation to your home are exciting, and they can also ...
Hackaday

Building A Wireless Fingerprint Authorization Device

Once upon a time, there was a bit of a fad for fingerprint authentication in laptops and desktop computers. It has long since ...

You don't need an expensive security system to keep your home safe

Beefing up your locks and latches, maintaining good habits and putting together a DIY system could save you thousands.

Claude Helped a Hacker Find a Way to Issue Tickets to Almost Every US Music Festival

A researcher found that using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, he could break into the website of Front Gate—used by every ...
CNN

When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62

Most financial experts will tell you to wait to claim your Social Security retirement benefits at least until your full retirement age (which is now 67) or even as late as age 70. If you’re in poor ...
The Diplomat

What to Make of the Emergence of a Russia-Taliban Security Alliance

In late May 2026, Afghanistan and Russia reached a military-technical cooperation agreement, marking a significant development in their evolving bilateral relationship. What makes this development ...
Morningstar

Pi Raises $35M to Make Security Scale as Fast as Code

After years of uncovering vulnerabilities at Microsoft and leading offensive security at Tesla, Pi's founders are now focused on fixing vulnerabilities at scale SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / ...
The New York Times

More Renters Are Using Tools to Skip Security Deposits, but There’s a Catch

Third-party services charge fees to help renters bypass some upfront costs of signing a lease. Unlike traditional deposits, the money won’t be returned to tenants. By Ann Carrns As renters struggle to ...
AOL

The 2027 Social Security COLA Is About to Make History - But There's a Catch

Social Security beneficiaries could be heading toward a history-making raise in 2027. Early projections suggest next year's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may mark the sixth-straight annual increase ...
The Motley Fool

How Inflation Is Expected to Affect Your 2027 Social Security COLA (and How to Make the Most of It)

While COLAs don't tend to amount to much once taxes and Medicare Part B premiums are deducted, every extra dollar can be put to good use. One of the first (and best) things you can do with a benefit ...
CNET

My Top Tricks for Installing Your First DIY Home Security System

My guide will show you how to plan, where to start and common mistakes to avoid with your security sensors. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology ...
ConsumerAffairs

How Do Home Security Systems Work?

Don't like scammers? You won't like burglars either. See your best security system. Let's go Don't like scammers? You won't like burglars either. See your best security system. A home security system ...