Most companies deny tracking browsing history, but admit to collecting data for business operations. You can usually opt out ...

Your home Wi‑Fi router sits quietly in a corner, but it is one of the most powerful surveillance tools in your life. Every ...

Following these tips can help keep your personal data safe By Nicholas De Leon In today’s hyper-connected world, your WiFi router is one of the most critical tools for protecting your personal data.

If you’re like me, your home Wi-Fi is at the center of almost everything you do online, whether it’s online banking, paying bills, booking trips, chatting with friends or streaming movies. These days, ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting your router is one of the quickest ways to restore Wi-Fi speed and stability ...

Wireless networks are prone to being hacked moreso than wired networks simply because it’s much harder to attack a router that requires you to physically plug it in. Many users want to secure their ...

Q: I just installed a new router that was supposed to be much faster, but now some of my older devices aren’t working so well. What’s going on? A: Upgrading your wireless router is one of the best ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) makes it easier to connect devices by automatically generating passwords. However, this feature can also be exploited by hackers to gain access to your network. It is ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Any chance you have to use a more secure app, do so. For example, you might want to use a messaging app that uses strong encryption, such as Signal, Telegram, or Session. At the same time, you might ...