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3 things you should do first when setting up a new Wi-Fi router
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
There are three things you need to do as soon as you take a new Wi-Fi router out of the box, and they're all essential to your privacy and security.

The Nest Wifi Pro is great but I'm returning it — here's why
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Nest Wifi Pro is a capable Wi-Fi 6E mesh router with Matter and Thread support but its gigabit Ethernet ports hold it back.

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.
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