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Read articleIPMX now has independent testing and a public registry of certified products. Here is what that changes when you specify AV over IP.
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Read articlePaid Windows 10 security coverage for businesses reaches a renewal point on October 13, the same day Windows 11 24H2 Pro stops receiving updates.
Read articleMatter now covers cameras, shades, and shared network control. Here is what the latest releases mean for homeowners and builders planning a smart home.
Read articleMicrosoft's new room optimization mode makes laptop driven huddle rooms smarter. Here is how to decide which rooms still need a dedicated system.
Read articleThe most remarkable smart homes are engineered at framing, not retrofitted after move in. Here is what to settle while the walls are still open.
Read articleFrozen video calls and stubborn dead zones rarely originate with your internet provider. The culprit is usually the network inside your walls.
Read articleGrainy footage and a recorder in the back closet no longer suffice. Here is how today's intelligent, compliant video and access systems should be designed.
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