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Amplifi Alien review
By Brian Nadel published
The Amplifi Alien is a futuristic mesh router that can show you what’s going on with your Wi-Fi network by glancing at its touchscreen.

3 simple tips to speed up your Wi-Fi
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
With the right router placement and by avoiding interference, you can give your home Wi-Fi a major boost.

This mesh router solved an impossible internet conundrum for me
By Marshall Honorof last updated
I installed a Netgear Orbi system in a suburban house that’s never had good Internet before. But the system is very pricey.

Mysterious Apple device appears in FCC filings — but what is it?
By Alan Martin published
FCC listing shows Apple ‘network adapter’ with two Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and USB-C. What could it be?

VPNs are digital 'snake oil,' expert claims — here's why
By Paul Wagenseil published
Don't believe all the exaggerated claims that VPNs make about protecting your privacy and security, experts say.

Asus Wi-Fi routers attacked by Russian military hackers — what to do now
By Paul Wagenseil published
More than a dozen models of Asus home Wi-Fi routers are being attacked by a notorious Russian hacking group -- and researchers fear other brands will be affected too.

Intel patches 27 flaws in Wi-Fi adapters — what you need to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Intel fixed 27 security flaws in 15 different wireless adapters for PCs, but Windows users are going to have to install the patches manually.

The best home Wi-Fi routers of CES 2022
By Paul Wagenseil published
The best routers we saw at CES 2022 include a mesh system, scary-looking gaming routers and one unique device that has moving antennas to better focus wireless signals.
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