Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

When I received an offer a couple of weeks ago to check out the Connected by TCP “home smart lighting system” — which lets you remotely dim, control and schedule the lights around your home to turn on ...

While they might seem like might expensive light bulbs, TCP’s Connected lighting system is actually a great way to dip into home automation: Easy to set up, easy enough to use, and plenty of included ...

Thinking about automating your home's lighting? There are a lot of ways to do it -- here's how to pick what's best for you. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...