A secure Wi-Fi setup is one of the most effective ways to block cyber intrusions, preventing most home network breaches through simple yet often overlooked router security practices. Many ...

People love to mooch Wi-Fi. They find an unprotected signal and sign on. Why not? It’s free. Your neighbor won’t mind if you steal a little broadband to watch Netflix, right? Criminals also love ...

Your router is perhaps the most important gadget in your home. It checks all incoming and outgoing traffic, acting as a sentry to make sure that nothing dangerous comes in and nothing sensitive goes ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

The best place to put a Wi-Fi router varies from home to home. You want your router to be in a central location and close to the wireless devices that need a fast connection. That means near your ...

We all take our home Wi-Fi network for granted, but many households are facing a task that no-one enjoys. Well, practically no-one. Replacing the wireless router. With high-demand online video gaming, ...

Browsing slowing to a crawl. Dropped Wi-Fi signals. Wireless dead zones. Every one of these problems is maddening in a world where getting online has become an absolute necessity. If you feel like ...

Sai is a singer-songwriter from India with a passion for gaming and tech. His music has been featured on Rolling Stone, Rock Street Journal, Indie Music Diaries, and more. Router placement affects ...

Millions of UK households now depend on a reliable broadband connection for streaming, gaming, and remote work. However, many are not receiving the download speeds they need or deserve. This issue can ...