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Julie Ryan Evans

Julie Ryan Evans is a writer and editor who has worked with a host of diverse companies including Microsoft, USA Today, Realtor.com, Brit + Co, CafeMom and SheKnows, among others. She has a master’s degree in nonfiction writing from The Johns Hopkins University and regularly covers topics including health and wellness, parenting, technology, finance, real estate and pop culture. While she currently calls the Orlando area home, she has lived everywhere from Hawaii to Austin, Boston and beyond.

Articles by Julie Ryan Evans

59 published entries in this archive.

Personal Safety

8 Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe Online During Quarantine

The coronavirus quarantine brings unprecedented challenges for parents. In this article we cover how to tackle online security for kids.

Updated Apr 2020

Home Security

Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs: How Do They Work?

Across the country, citizens have banded together to form neighborhood crime watch programs to help fight back and make their communities safer.

Updated Mar 2020

Home Security

8 Things That Make Your Home Look Like An Easy Target for Burglars

When there are countless houses to choose from, what is it that makes robbers hone in on one to rob among all the others on the block?

Updated Mar 2020

Home Security

The Best Home Security Military Discounts

If you’re currently serving in the military or have served in the past, be sure to check out these home security military discounts!

Updated Mar 2020

Home Security

What Is A Smart Lock and Should You Get One?

If you frequently have folks coming to and from your house & you want extra security / convenience, a smart lock may be a great choice.

Updated Feb 2020

Personal Safety

Netflix Parental Controls

Netflix has a ton of content, but not all of it is appropiate for your kids. Follow these steps to set up Netflix parental controls.

Updated Jan 2020

Home Security

Hackers Are Breaking Into Ring Cameras: Here's How To Protect Yourself

In a string of recent incidents involving Ring cameras, hackers have invaded the privacy of families and completely terrified them.

Updated Dec 2019

Personal Safety

8 Online Shopping Safety Tips

While there are certainly threats, that doesn’t mean you have to avoid online shopping altogether. Use these 8 tips to keep your info safe!

Updated Dec 2019

Home Security

10 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe During The Holidays

In this article, we review our top 10 holiday safety tips to help keep your family and home safe this holiday season.

Updated Dec 2019

Home Security

Keep Your Pet From Triggering A False Alarm

You get an alert from your security system and your heart skips a beat. Upon further investigation, however, you realize it was just your pet. Again.

Updated Jun 2019

Home Security

Are Home Security Systems Worth The Money?

Are security systems worth it? We know that most budgets are tight, but the peace of mind that comes with a security system is invaluable.

Updated Jun 2019