Most of us tend to keep our router or modem always on so that we can be online all the time. But is it safe? Are we trading our privacy for convincing? Should we turn off our computer network when not ...

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Home Wi-Fi problems were easy to ignore when it was just the occasional pause of a Netflix stream, or uploading a GIF took a few seconds longer than it should. But if you’re working at home—and your ...

Keeping your home network safe can be daunting, but there are some things you can do without deep knowledge of networking. Your router's starting settings are often set up for user convenience, and ...

Modern networks are comprised of many devices. As it is essential for an IT pro and/or enthusiast to know how to differentiate a router from a switch, this quick pop quiz was put together to test ...

A secure Wi-Fi setup is one of the most effective ways to block cyber intrusions, preventing most home network breaches through simple yet often overlooked router security practices. Many ...

This is one of the easiest mobile network-enabled routers on the market to set up, with initial setup being as simple as installing the micro SIM in the base, plugging into AC power, and tapping the ...

Guest networks are surprisingly useful.

When it comes to complexity of network connectors, you have got multiple levels, with a switch (hub) at the bottom and a router at the top. A hub is an astonishingly dumb gadget. It accepts a packet ...