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VPN for dummies ... Or Dads ... Or why it's time to finally take the plunge
A good VPN isn't as complicated as it used to be, but it's still a pretty big step for a "regular" user to take. It's time to get my family used to it. Their data may depend on it.
Cord cutting: 18 months later, I don't miss cable TV
Here's an 18-month update on what I'm using, what I'm spending, and how well it's all working for my family.
How the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor helped save Modern Dad
Fun fact: Seven years of running iMore's Androidriffic sister site might well leave you with high blood pressure.
Modern Dad says Echo Dot is the best Alexa ...
Big Alexa? Little Alexa? Or waterproof Alexa? You've got choices when it comes to picking the best Amazon Echo. We've got answers.
Alpine Halo9 review: Android Auto and CarPlay are big and brilliant
Every car should have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. And the single-DIN Alpine Halo9 makes that a reality for cars that otherwise couldn't handle bigger units. And the screen is still HUGE.
What it's like to live under the Google Advanced Protection Program
The strongest consumer-level security Google has requires a few trade-offs, but it also gives a great deal of peace of mind.
Why I'll only drink coffee from this $150, iOS-connected mug
Only peasants drink coffee from a mug that doesn't have its own battery and heating element — to say nothing of Bluetooth and an app and upgradable firmware, right? RIGHT?
Rachio's second-gen smart sprinkler controller is still a must-have for homeowners
If you have a lawn, you'll need to water it. And the Rachio connected controller will do it smarter — and save you money at the same time.
Encrypt your family: Sending safer, smarter messages
I just wanted my family's messaging habits to be a little more secure. And the move was easier than I expected.
Win a free Nintendo Classic and Bluetooth controller from Modern Dad!
It's contest time, again, boys and girls! Up for grabs this time is one of the hottest gaming gadgets of the past year — the Nintendo Classic!
Wireless Charging 101 with Modern Dad
Android and iPhone living together with the magical glow of wireless charging. It truly is the future, folks.
Meitu — What you need to know about privacy and the filtering app
Is handing over a lot of your phone's sensitive information worth a making over your face in the kawaii "cutesy" style? Modern Dad says think twice.
Win one of two Jedi Challenges rigs from Lenovo and Modern Dad!
Same question, different year. What's the hot-ticket item this holiday season? This. It's this.
Netatmo Weather Station is long on looks, longer on data
It was time to update my home weather station from something functional but ugly to something decidedly more modern. Netatmo has fit the bill nicely.
Logitech Harmony paired with an iPhone is the ultimate universal remote
If you spend a lot of time in the living room with a lot of entertainment devices, the Logitech Harmony system is a worthy investment.
Modern Dad on HomePod: It's only for the Apple Faithful
If you want a speaker that can do only a few things with Apple things and do them pretty well, then this is a fine option. For everyone else, there are better options.
Modern Dad has ALL the Amazon Dash Buttons
OK, maybe not ALL of them. But, damn, that's a lot of Dash Buttons. Here's why you should take a look at the easiest way to buy everyday items!
