Your router is the gateway for all wireless communication within your home, so you should avoid anything that could increase ...

Your router might be the real bottleneck, not your internet plan.

While the world is focused on the coronavirus, malicious hackers, cybercriminals and scammers are pushing out their own form of malware. IBM’s X-Force reports that COVID-19 related spam is up a ...

These settings let you tweak your network’s incoming and outgoing data ports and protect them from outsiders. But be extremely careful with these settings; your default firewall is usually enough, and ...

Editors' note: This article was first published on March 26, 2013 and updated on July 1, 2016 with up-to-date information. It might seem like a daunting task to set up a new home router. But it ...

Whether you're setting up a new router or looking to get the best speeds from an old one, it's important to understand which settings have an impact on network traffic speeds. When you're configuring ...

It's safe to say Apple knows a thing or too about operating on Wi-Fi, and here's five settings the company recommends users change on their routers.

Network security is not just for IT professionals. Even home users need to keep their networks secure to prevent unauthorized people from, for example, hogging their broadband, installing malware that ...

Online gaming is awesome. Teaming up with friends who may be physically located all over the world is great. Engaging with hundreds of other people in a virtual world is fantastic. Having that fun ...

Bolstering your home security often means door locks, alarm systems and security cameras, but a recent hack of 14,000 home ...

Don't buy a new router until you've checked for dead zones with this free tool ...