#local-storage

#local-storage

The modern front door has a lot to juggle. Couriers drop parcels, friends arrive unannounced, kids race in and out, and somewhere in the background, there is a quiet worry about missing something important or not catching something suspicious. Many homes already have a patchwork of doorbells, lights, and locks that only half cooperate, or lean heavily on cloud subscriptions and frequent battery swaps that never quite stop being a chore.

One of the changes that we've seen in phones over recent years has been more control over the file systems. Having previously hidden away a lot of the local storage structure, Android and iOS now both give you easy access to it so you can manage your files similar to how you would on Windows or macOS. It reflects a few gradual changes in the phones that we carry around with us, including increasing amounts of onboard storage space, increasingly complex apps, and increasingly

Most outdoor security cameras are constantly draining batteries, require ongoing subscription fees for cloud storage or need complicated wiring/constant recharging that makes maintenance a headache. The eufy security SoloCam S220 eliminates these headaches through solar charging that keeps the battery perpetually topped up with just three hours of daily sunlight while local storage removes monthly fees entirely. At $49, down from $99, this wireless camera has hit a record-low price on Amazon for Black Friday.

The FamiLock S3 Max can be unlocked using a key, touch keypad, app, or by scanning the vascular patterns underneath the skin of your palm. Palm unlocking may take a little while to get used to, but is a helpful feature if you've struggled to unlock devices with your fingerprints. The video doorbell can record 2K video with an 180 degree diagonal field of view, and both people and packages were clearly visible in our tests.

Instead, the smart display offers live security monitoring, gives smart reports twice a day, real-time live alerts, and control over your security system. You can mount it on a wall by your front door to quickly arm or disarm your system as you walk out the door or see the video doorbell feed when someone rings it, for example. It can also be placed on the charging dock on a table.