Don't throw out your old webcam — not when you can use it as the backbone of a cheap home security camera system that you can ...

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Besides making you eligible for a break on insurance rates, the peace of mind that comes with easily monitoring activity in your home can’t be understated. Thankfully, those looking for this kind of ...

Google Nest’s high-tech products make for great smart home automation, but don’t function as a true alarm system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...