Home Automation, Security
Devolo Updates Home Control

Devolo Updates Home Control

Last night Devolo pushed out a major update to its Home Control platform, providing additional functionality in four new areas. The update occurred painlessly on my system and while I wasn’t able to fully explore the new features, I’ve managed…

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Andrew
Security
Ransomware threat grows as April sets a new record

Ransomware threat grows as April sets a new record

Ransomware is the latest phase in online fraud. Think of it as an old-time mafia shake-down. It amounts to protection money. Your data gets encrypted and you have to pay to unlock your own files. It’s a deplorable practice, but…

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Alan
Home Automation, review, Security
Devolo Home Control Hands-On Review

Devolo Home Control Hands-On Review

Over the past month, I’ve been using Devolo’s smart home system, Home Control. Regular readers of GNC will have seen the previous articles on the unboxing and a more detailed look at the hardware. In the last of the series,…

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Andrew