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A home wireless router near a child using a laptop.

Your Wi-Fi router could tell everyone where you live — here's what you can do about it

By Paul Wagenseil published

Home gateway routers often reveal their users' addresses on the internet, thanks to an unwise formatting decision made more than 20 years ago.

Routers
An Amazon Echo device juxtaposed with an Apple iPhone showing the Find My app in action.

Special Report: Can you trust Amazon Sidewalk and Apple's Find My?

By Paul Wagenseil published

Amazon's new Sidewalk home network has people worried about privacy and security, but is that really justified? And what about Apple's similar Find My network?

Online Security
Netgear Orbi RBK752 review

Netgear Orbi RBK752 review

By Brian Nadel published

The Netgear Orbi RBK752 offers a cheaper way to get an Orbi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6, but the savings come with diminished performance and shorter range, making it ideal for mid-sized homes.

Routers
Linksys Max Stream MR9600 review

Linksys Max Stream MR9600 review

By Brian Nadel published

The Linksys Max Stream MR9600 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that is among the smallest and least obtrusive Wi-Fi 6 routers.

Routers
TP-Link TL-PA9020P Powerline Extender review

TP-Link TL-PA9020P Powerline Extender review

By Brian Nadel published

The TP-Link TL-PA9020P offers the best range of any of the powerline extender kits we've reviewed.

Routers
Linksys Max-Stream MR8300

Linksys Max-Stream MR8300 review

By Brian Nadel published

The Linksys Max-Stream MR8300 Review keeps things easy with simple set up, automatic network optimization and optional mesh compatibility.

Routers
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