If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting ...

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) allows devices to connect more easily, but it also opens your network to vulnerabilities. Disable ...

If you think picking a complicated password is all the protection your Wi-Fi needs, think again. I thought my Wi-Fi was secure—until I really checked out my Wi-Fi and router settings. Encryption is ...

Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.

You've installed a VPN. Great! But to take your security to the next level, pro-level settings like a kill switch and ...

Even if the ISP's router matches the specs for a store-bought one worth the monthly rent, you'll walk home with a better kit ...

It takes 10 minutes max, and you’ll avoid a huge headache if you ever forget your password or lose access to your 2FA methods ...

If you're running an older router, and your computers support it, you may also get a speed surge by upgrading to a router that supports Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E. With 6E, you can get up to 1Gbps, which is ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

What security teams need to know about the browser-based attack techniques that are the leading cause of breaches in 2025. “The browser is the new battleground.” “The browser is the new endpoint”.

TP-Link has confirmed the existence of an unpatched zero-day vulnerability impacting multiple router models, as CISA warns that other router flaws have been exploited in attacks. The zero-day ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a ...