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The NETGEAR Arlo Q HD Security Camera is an Easy Way to Add Security to Your Home

September 20, 2016 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Making the switch from a small town to a small city has been an interesting experience for me, and it’s one that I’m still adjusting to in some ways. Not letting my boys have free run of the surrounding streets is strange, but they do still have all the space around our townhouses for playtime (especially when they’re with a group of neighbour kids). Remembering to always lock the door when leaving the house took a few days but I got into the habit fairly quickly. Yet occasionally there are still things about city life that surprise me…like when I hopped into my car a few weeks ago and realized somebody had broken into it.

Luckily, nothing had been taken and I quickly cleaned up the mess that was made. But the experience did make me want to add a little extra security to our home. There wasn’t anything of value in my car and rarely is. But our house is another matter! Luckily, I recently received the NETGEAR Arlo Q HD Security Camera with Audio to review and I knew it would be the perfect solution for adding some extra monitoring to our home.

Since the Arlo Q is a battery-free AC outlet-powered camera, it’s best suited to indoor use. It connects directly to a home’s router so that constant monitoring is quick and easy. Best of all, it has all the features you need to be able to keep your home safe, from night vision to audio capabilities! [Read more…]

Store and Protect Your Family’s Data with the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202

June 2, 2015 by Kathryn 18 Comments

Staying connected is something that’s important to my family not just because I work online for a living, but also because the Internet adds so much to our day-to-day lives. From having Skype conversations with distant family members to relaxing together while watching a movie on Netflix to sharing photos and videos, we are definitely a digital family.

NETGEAR has already done so much to revolutionize my family’s connectivity, and I honestly don’t know how I ever got by without the speed and strength of my NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 router. Now the company has a brand new product perfect for ensuring important family files are protected: the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202!

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Keep Your Home and Family Safe with NETGEAR Arlo Wire-Free Video Monitoring

March 24, 2015 by Kathryn 19 Comments

When my youngest was a toddler, I started using a video baby monitor and I couldn’t believe how much easier it made my life. The monitor synced to my smartphone so that I could check in on my sleeping youngster anytime. And it also provided me with a convenient way of keeping an eye on him when he was awake!

Now, one of my very favourite tech companies, NETGEAR, is taking the concept of video monitoring to new places with the Arlo Smart Home Security Camera, a completely wireless and portable video monitoring system perfect for everything from securing property to supervising children. Recently I received the NETGEAR Arlo VMS3230 System to test out and I couldn’t wait to get it hooked up.
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Maximize Your Home WiFi Experience with the NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Smart WiFi Router

September 4, 2014 by Kathryn 6 Comments

It took me a lot of time to realize the difference that a great router makes in a home network, but once I did, I never used the cheap router given to me by my Internet provider again. And a few months ago, I got the chance to boost my Internet’s performance significantly with the fabulous NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router.

Now, NETGEAR is at it again with a router that boasts top-of-the-line performance and speed, going above and beyond any other router I’ve ever experienced. The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Smart WiFi Router is the Cadillac of routers and I was so excited when the company sent me one to test out for myself.

What first won my heart about NETGEAR was the company’s easy installation process thanks to the NETGEAR genie. The step-by-step walkthrough always helps me get my new technology up and running in a flash and this time was no exception. The NETGEAR genie also provides some handy performance features such as making any printer connected to the modem AirPrint compatible. Being able to use an iPhone to print any time without having to install apps or connect to a PC is such a great timesaver! [Read more…]

Maximize Your WiFi Connection with the NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

June 24, 2014 by Kathryn 43 Comments

While the Internet in our home is not the fastest, I know firsthand that having top-of-the-line hardware is one of the best things I can do to ensure a good Internet experience for my family. Last month I upgraded our current router to the incredibly powerful and versatile NETGEAR NightHawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router and I noticed the difference immediately. To improve my Internet experience even more, NETGEAR also sent me its AC1200 WiFi Range Extender and I couldn’t wait to set it up and start using it.

The setup process for the extender was very similar to the router. I simply plugged it in, opened the WiFi connection manager on my laptop and connected to the new extended network. Then I opened up my browser and the NETGEAR genie automatically launched to walk me through the rest of the setup. I love how easy using the NETGEAR genie is when installing a new device. The step-by-step process is simple enough that even a technology newbie would likely have no problem getting devices up and running. And for routers with WPS buttons, the setup is even easier, taking just the push of a button.

Once the NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender was connected to my network, I moved it to the place in my house with the weakest WiFi signal. And in this house, that’s the second floor. I found a spot in my bedroom to plug in the extender and then adjusted the signal to ensure it was operating at maximum strength. Then it was time to sign into the extended WiFi network! [Read more…]