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CNET
3 minutes ago
- CNET
I Test Home Security Tech for a Living. Here Are the Best Ways to Mount a Camera at Home
I've discussed the best spots to install your security camera as well as the worst places to put cams, but there's another important decision home security adopters must make. What sort of mounting option --how you attach and position the cam -- is best? Security cameras need to stay where they are somehow, and as a result, I've tested models that come with screws, sticky tape, wires and more. Some even give you a few choices for mounting, so I'm going over all the different kinds of mounts and bases, and which I think are best. So, which camera mount is best? Magnetic mounts are some of my favorite camera installations. Chris Monroe/CNET The best camera mounts remain versatile while offering reliability in all kinds of conditions. My personal favorites are screw-in or wire-in mounts that use magnetic connectors for the camera so you can easily adjust or remove it. That includes Google Nest options, custom Arlo magnetic mounts and certain Tapo cams. However, traditional screw-in bases have their advantages, and wireless shelf mounts have a versatility that's hard to beat. However, if you're using an adhesive mount or light bulb socket mount, I've found these options are much more limited in where they can go. I'll take each choice one at a time so you can see what I mean. Screw-in wall bases The Blink Outdoor 4 has an adjustable mount that's sturdy enough to stay at the right angle. Tyler Lacoma/CNET Screw-in bases use a couple of screws to attach a camera base to a wall, so users can then attach the camera to the base and angle it. It's a no-nonsense approach that's very reliable for outdoor camera installation, especially wireless cameras (they work on indoor walls, too). You don't have to worry about the base falling down in a windstorm and they're pretty hardy against other elements. The only trick with screw-in bases is that you need to find the right spot and material to screw them in. That can be harder than it sounds. Screwing into stucco, for example, doesn't work well without specialized components and may damage the stucco. And my house has fiber cement siding, which you can't drill through, so many prime locations for security cameras are off limits. These cases require a little creativity, like finding siding, eaves or a fence post that you can screw into safely -- preferably non-structural wood. Screw-in base with Magnetic mount Magnetic mounts make cams easy to adjust and charge. Chris Monroe/CNET Another type of screw-in mount uses a magnetic base instead of a physical latch-on design to attach the camera. Nest's outdoor floodlight is one example of how these magnetic bases work, but Tapo and many other brands also have them. This is my favorite version of screw-in mounts. The cameras are so easy to pop off and clean, or make small adjustments to the angle to get them just right. The only issue is that wind or time can somewhat dislodge them, so you may need to course-correct after a while. Wired-in mounts Wired-in cams need a junction box but make great options for floodlights. Tyler Lacoma/CNET I prefer wireless cameras outdoors, simply because of the options they open up for placement. But there's another popular type of camera mount, a wired-in solution where the camera is directly connected to the home's electrical system. This is more common with floodlight cameras, larger dome security cameras, any PoE (Power over Ethernet, which requires a cable connection) camera and similar models. On the plus side, you never have to worry about battery issues with these cameras. However, they may fail if your home loses power. Also, they're a bit of work to install. You'll need to replace the base, plus strip and connect three wires, which not everyone is comfortable with. Also, it requires a junction box or similar wired opening, which limits these cameras to spots where lights or cams are already installed. Overall, I liked wired-in solutions for any camera with big light panels, which don't usually play well with battery models. Plug-in shelf mounts (indoor) The Blink Mini 2 offers shelf and wall mounting options, but you'll need an outlet connection. Tyler Lacoma/CNET The quintessential indoor camera is a simple plug-in model that requires a nearby wall outlet, usually with a cable that's around 4 to 6 feet long. No work involved here, just plug and play -- as long as you have a handy shelf or table to put the camera on. This is a strictly indoor mounting option unless you have specialized outdoor-safe cables. It's a simple, cheap choice, but I recommend picking the exact outlet and spot on a shelf where you will use a security camera first. Many of these plug-in models have pan/tilt features, so they can fit in an out-of-the-way place. Wireless shelf mounts Ring's battery cam is on the higher-end pricewise, but offers a versatile, weather resistant option to watch the kids wherever they are. Tyler Lacoma/CNET This is a rare type of shelf and table mount that supports a wireless, battery-powered camera. Only a few brands offer this option. Nest's indoor/outdoor cam has a compatible cam stand that can charge it, but you don't have to plug it in when the camera is charged, which makes it more maneuverable. More versatile is the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus, previously called the Ring Stick Up Cam, which has shelf/table mounts and a built-in battery. I like this option because you can move these cameras around, taking them from a playroom to an entryway to a backyard, whatever you want to keep an eye on. They also have more permanent mounting options. Adhesive sticker mounts Adhesive mounts work well in some scenarios, but aren't a great fit for many security cameras. 3M Some cameras come with bases similar to screw-in models, but with two-sided adhesive stickers to attach the cam. I'm not going to knock these adhesive pads much: They're usually 3M stickers designed for outside use and they're seriously powerful. But they aren't a great fit for security cameras. Security cams, especially outdoor models, tend to be heavy and a single adhesive strip doesn't, in my experience, hold for very long before the weather and weight lead to cameras falling. There's also another issue -- these adhesive stickers require a smooth, flat, very clean surface to work well. That means you can't use them on siding, concrete or any type of wood or stone. They're mostly limited to metal and glass outdoors, so people may have a hard time finding a spot. Only choose this option for small, lightweight security cams. Many cams with adhesive options still include a screw-in alternative. Light bulb mounts Eversecu's budget model is a cheap way to add a security camera but limited in placement. Eversecu Light bulb mounts, like they sound, are used for special security cameras that screw into light bulb sockets, like a socket above your porch or entryway. That sounds convenient, and it absolutely can be in the right situations, but this is probably my least-favorite mounting option. Light bulb cameras are cheap, but they're usually very limited and lack the quality or extra features that other security cams do. You also lose a light in an important spot for a not-as-useful spotlight instead. And while these cams can usually rotate, they are limited to what they can see from a light socket, so you have very few placement options. It's a fun idea, but rarely practical in the real world. I do recommend them for small, out-of-the-way additions for those who don't want to add a bunch of complex home security. What about solar panel add-ons? If you're mounting a wireless outdoor camera, you also have the option of adding a compatible solar panel to most brands. That means you don't have to worry about replacing the rechargeable battery -- but you will need to install the solar panel at the right angle or find a model with a solar panel built in. The process takes extra work and placement, and won't be as effective in every climate. But if you are getting a wireless outdoor camera for the right sunny spot, it's certainly worth considering. Since you're here, why not stop by my guide to the best DIY home security systems, too?
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Down 16%, Should You Buy the Dip on Arm Holdings?
Key Points Arm stock is trading 16% off all-time highs hit last summer. Arm's valuation remains lofty when compared to other stocks in the technology sector. Arm has what it takes to generate enough growth to justify its premium valuation. 10 stocks we like better than Arm Holdings › Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) stock has underperformed the technology sector of late. It is trading down about 16% from its all-time high set in mid-2024, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite index is trading at or near all-time highs despite enduring a tough time earlier this year. However, a closer look at Arm's stock price chart tells us that it is regaining its mojo once again. Shares of the company have jumped 56% in the past three months, outpacing the Nasdaq Composite's 28% gains. Importantly, the stock could get a solid boost when it releases its fiscal 2026 first-quarter results after the market closes on July 30. Now, Arm stock is trading at a more attractive valuation than it was a year ago, thanks to the 16% dip. That's why now may be a good time to start accumulating Arm, as it seems primed for more upside in the second half of 2025 and beyond. Arm's robust growth has made the stock relatively cheaper Even though Arm's stock price has headed south in the past year, the company's earnings have been growing at an impressive pace in the past 18 months. This is evident from the following chart. This is why Arm can now be bought at a relatively cheaper valuation. It is trading at 193 times earnings right now, which is almost a third of its price-to-earnings ratio at the end of June 2024. Additionally, its forward earnings multiple of 79 tells us that analysts are expecting a nice jump in the company's earnings going forward. Of course, Arm's valuation remains at lofty levels when we consider that the U.S. technology sector has an average earnings multiple of 51. But the company is capable of justifying its valuation by clocking healthy levels of earnings growth, thanks to the fast-growing adoption of its latest chip architecture that's contributing positively toward its margins. The company is capable of delivering terrific bottom-line growth Arm licenses its chip architecture and intellectual properties (IP) to semiconductor companies that use them to design chips. The company gets its revenue from licensing agreements that it enters into with customers, along with royalties that it gets from each chip that is manufactured using its design. The good part is that the demand for Arm's IP and chip architecture has improved following the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). That's not surprising, as processors designed using Arm's architecture are said to be better at tackling advanced AI workloads while being power-efficient at the same time, as per third-party analysis. This explains why there has been a whopping 14x jump in the number of customers using Arm-based chips in data centers in just four years. Cloud computing giants such as Alphabet's Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are developing custom AI processors for their data centers using Arm's IP. The company has also seen a significant jump of 12x in the number of start-ups using its architecture for designing chips in the past four years. Arm's terrific progress in the data center market can also be attributed to a big spike in the number of applications that processors developed using its architecture can run. The company points out that the number of applications that can run on Arm-based chips has doubled since 2021, on the back of a 1.5x jump in the number of developers making those applications. As such, it's easy to see why Arm is confident of increasing its share of data center central processing units (CPUs) to 50% by the end of 2025, which would be more than triple last year's reading. The British company also expects to corner 50% of the PC CPU market by 2029, which would be a sixfold jump compared to last year. Even better, the royalties that Arm commands for its latest Armv9 architecture are reportedly double those of the previous generation. This is the reason why there has been a nice jump in the company's margin profile in the past 18 months. Arm is capable of clocking healthy earnings growth levels going forward, and that's precisely what analysts are expecting from the company. However, don't be surprised to see Arm's earnings growing at a faster pace than analysts' expectations, thanks to a combination of market share gains and the higher royalty rates for its AI-focused chip designs. Investors looking to add a growth stock to their portfolios can consider buying Arm, as the argument above indicates that it is set to soar higher on the back of an improvement in its earnings power. Should you invest $1,000 in Arm Holdings right now? Before you buy stock in Arm Holdings, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Arm Holdings wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $687,149!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,060,406!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,069% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 180% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 15, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Harsh Chauhan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Down 16%, Should You Buy the Dip on Arm Holdings? was originally published by The Motley Fool 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Forbes
34 minutes ago
- Forbes
Microsoft Confirms Ongoing Mass SharePoint Attack — No Patch Available
Microsoft SharePoint is under attack. Microsoft users are, once again, under attack. This time, the threat is not restricted to Outlook users, or involves a Windows browser-based security bypass, and unlike the recent Windows authentication relay attack vulnerability, there is no patch, no magic update, to remedy this one. Which is bad news for Microsoft SharePoint Server users, as CVE-2025-53770 is currently under confirmed 'mass attack' and on-premises servers across the world are being compromised. Here's what you need to know and do. Microsoft Confirms CVE-2025-53770 SharePoint Server Attacks It's been quite the few weeks for security warnings, what with Amazon informing 220 million customers of Prime account attacks, and claims of a mass hack of Ring doorbells going viral. The first of those can be mitigated by basic security hygiene, and the latter appears to be a false alarm. The same cannot be said for CVE-2025-53770, a newly uncovered and confirmed attack against users of SharePoint Server which is currently undergoing mass exploitation on a global level, according to the Eye Research experts who discovered it. Microsoft, meanwhile, has admitted that not only is it 'aware of active attacks' but, worryingly, 'a patch is currently not available for this vulnerability.' CVE-2025-53770, which is also being called ToolShell, is a critical vulnerability in on-premises SharePoint. The end result of which is the ability for attackers to gain access and control of said servers without authentication. If that sounds bad, it's because it is. Very bad indeed. 'The risk is not theoretical,' the researchers warned, 'attackers can execute code remotely, bypassing identity protections such as MFA or SSO.' Once they have, they can then 'access all SharePoint content, system files, and configurations and move laterally across the Windows Domain.' And then there's the theft of cryptographic keys. That can enable an attacker to 'impersonate users or services,' according to the report, 'even after the server is patched.' So, even when a patch is eventually released, and I would expect an emergency update to arrive fairly quickly for this one, the problem isn't solved. You will, it was explained, 'need to rotate the secrets allowing all future tokens that can be created by the malicious actor to become invalid.' And, of course, as SharePoint will often connect to other core services, including the likes of Outlook and Teams, oh and not forgetting OneDrive, the threat, if exploited, can and will lead to 'data theft, password harvesting, and lateral movement across the network,' the researchers warned. Mitigating The Microsoft SharePoint Server Attacks While the Microsoft Security Response Center has stated that it is 'actively working to release a security update,' and will 'provide additional details as they are available,' there is no patch at the time of writing. In the meantime, it advised that customers should apply the following mitigations:' Configure Antimalware Scan Interface integration in SharePoint and deploy Defender AV on all SharePoint servers. 'If you cannot enable AMSI,' Microsoft said, 'we recommend you consider disconnecting your server from the internet until a security update is available.' I have approached Microsoft for a statement and will update this story with any further developments.
