Most firewall appliances are solid state and include a stripped down operating system. Running their own Web server, they are configured with a Web browser from any computer in the network.

The best firewalls can stop attackers in their tracks and preventing malware from invading your privacy and stealing your data. They work by monitoring your infrastructure for unauthorized ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years ...

Smart home devices are becoming increasingly common in our living rooms, kitchens, and front porches. Lets take a look at ...

Liberty Home Guard is our top pick for home appliance protection, as it offers an appliance-only plan and a long list of optional add-ons you can choose from to customize your policy. This allows ...

Apple is gearing up to announce a new smart home hub, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. As early as March 2025, the ...

This product is said to be part of Apple's strategy to advance in the smart home arena, where it has traditionally lagged ...

If time isn’t an issue, wait until retailers lower prices or have seasonal sales on washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers and other home appliances. The best time to buy appliances ...

Buying high-end appliances is a smart investment, but these appliances can still break down from use over time. A home warranty provides peace of mind by protecting you from expensive repairs when ...

Top 5 home warranty companies for high-end appliances USA TODAY Homefront reviewed over a dozen of the best home warranty companies for high-end appliance coverage. We considered coverage plans ...

Carter Gaddis is a senior writer at USA TODAY Homefront. He is an experienced journalist who has written about roofing, sunrooms, title insurance and other home service topics. Carter has ...