D-Link Won't Fix Serious Security Flaw on at Least 13 Wi-Fi Routers By Paul Wagenseil last updated 8 September 20 It's not worth keeping or buying 13 D-Link routers because the company won't fix a serious software flaw.
Internet Throttling: What Is It and What You Can Do About It By Brian Nadel last updated 24 July 20 Here's how to tell if your ISP is limiting your feed, and how to binge your way out of it.
This Portable VPN Hub Makes the Web Safer Everywhere By Sam Rutherford last updated 4 June 20 Keezel's $99 Portable VPB Hub promises to open up the Internet securely and safely by with its tiny teardrop-shaped device.
Russian VPNFilter Router Malware Much Worse Than Thought: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 June 20 Dangerous malware targets Asus, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear and other routers. You should update the firmware and reset the router. Here's how.
Is Your Router Infected? Use This Tool to Find Out By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 June 20 Antivirus firm Symantec developed a simple web-based test to see whether your router might be infected by the VPNFilter malware.
Aluminum Foil Can Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal By Don Reisinger last updated 13 May 20 A little aluminum foil goes a long way.
Google's Whole-Home WiFi 3-Pack Is Now $59 Off By Louis Ramirez last updated 2 April 20 Blanket your home in Wi-Fi with Google's inexpensive mesh-router kit.
How to set up your Wi-Fi extender for the best signal By Brian Nadel published 19 March 20 Here are some tips on where to place your Wi-Fi extender to boost your Wi-Fi network's reach.
Netgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Review: The Wi-Fi Extender to Beat By Brian Nadel last updated 18 March 20 Editor's Choice The Netgear Nighthawk X6S tri-band Wi-Fi mesh extender proves bigger can be better when it comes to filling in the gaps in your home's Wi-Fi network.
Netgear Orbi RBK40 Review: Great Mesh Router for the Price By Brian Nadel last updated 18 March 20 Editor's Choice Netgear's second-generation Orbi mesh-router system is smaller and cheaper than the original, but nearly as powerful and just as reliable.
The best Wi-Fi setup for streaming By Brian Westover published 16 March 20 How get better Wi-Fi signal to boost your binge watching and make the most of the internet connection you have.
Hundreds of millions of cable modems could be hacked due to 'Cable Haunt' flaw By Paul Wagenseil published 14 January 20 A flaw in some cable modems called Cable Haunt could let hackers alter your internet traffic and send you to malicious websites.
Real-life Iron Man breaks speed record: 85 mph! By Jesus Diaz published 15 November 19 A British Tony Stark is one step closer to the Iron Man armor, flying with its jet-engine-powered suit at 85.06MPH.
Qualcomm Expands Wi-Fi 6 Vision for Better Home Wi-Fi By Philip Michaels published 27 August 19 Qualcomm has unveiled new Wi-Fi 6 chips that will let routers and connected devices enjoy faster, more efficient wireless connectivity.
Stop Renting Your Cable Modem and Get This Prime Day Deal for $29 By Philip Michaels published 16 July 19 The Netgear CM500 is a good value, and its price drops even more in a deal at Walmart on a refurbished version of the cable modem.
Patch Your TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender Now By Paul Wagenseil published 18 June 19 Four models of TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders have serious security flaws. Here's how to install the fixes.
Thousands of Linksys Routers Leaking Sensitive Data: What to Do Now By Don Reisinger published 20 May 19 More than 25,000 Linksys routers are reportedly leaking sensitive info. Here's how to protect yourself.
Netgear Nighthawk XR700 Router Review: Pro Gaming Performance By Brian Nadel published 17 May 19 Netgear's Nighthawk XR700 Pro Gaming Router — with data-sharing tools, a firewall, blazing speeds and some of the best networking software available — is worth the hefty price.
Slash Your Cable Bill with This $55 Modem on Sale By Hilda Scott published 14 May 19 Amazon's 1-day sale slashes the price of seven different Arris cable modems.
Elegiant LV-WR09 Wi-Fi Extender Review: Save Your Money By Brian Nadel published 9 April 19 PSA: Do not buy this $20 Wi-Fi extender.
These D-Link Routers Are Under Attack: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 5 April 19 Four older D-Link DSL routers are being attacked by cybercriminals, as well as a few models from other brands. Here's what to do.
TP-Link's Smart Router Is Easily Hacked: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 19 The TP-Link SR20 router and smart-home hub can be completely hijacked with just a few lines of code, a Google researcher says.
Asus Blue Cave Dual-Band Router Review: Stunning Looks, Long-Range Performance By Brian Nadel published 6 March 19 With excellent security to help keep your family’s digital lives intact, Asus’ Blue Cave delivers superior performance at a distance, but its short-range capacity is lacking. Its look and design are like nothing else on this planet.
A Port-Forwarding Primer By Brian Nadel published 2 January 19 What port forwarding is, how it can help your home network and how to do it yourself.
Most Routers Have Terrible Security, But There’s One That Doesn’t Suck By Paul Wagenseil published 18 December 18 Not one of 28 widely used home Wi-Fi routers have anything close to acceptable security, a new report finds.
Apple Might Make Its Own iPhone Modem to Crush Qualcomm By Caitlin McGarry published 12 December 18 The earliest we would see an Apple-built iPhone modem is 2021.
These Are the First 5G Hotspots Coming Your Way By Philip Michaels published 5 December 18 Netgear's Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot will work with AT&T's network, while Inseego and Verizon are teaming up with a 5G hotspot of their own.
Netgear's New Routers Have Badass Looks, Insane Speeds By Jesus Diaz published 9 November 18 The looks of these beastly routers match the specs.
Motorola MX1200 AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender Review: Incredible Value for Whole-House Wi-Fi By Brian Nadel published 1 October 18 The Motorola MX1200 can inexpensively help fill in Wi-Fi dead zones with the combination of reasonably good performance and an easy setup routine.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: How to Future-Proof My Router Purchase? By Brian Westover published 16 September 18 Looking for a router that handles all your devices and will keep going strong for years? We've got the buying advice you need.
