fast tips to secure home broadband following research that half of internet users are leaving their networks open to hackers.

Tired of dealing with the bad router your internet provider gave you? Those ISP-provided boxes rarely deliver the performance ...

After installing the USB Wi-Fi adapter drivers, remove it from the Pi and reconnect it to the USB port to ensure it works ...

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are an essential tool in any internet privacy toolbox. They  mask your public IP address, ...

Your Wi-Fi router might be vital to keep you connected to the internet, but it could also be a gateway for cyber crooks. If, ...

Your home network is a treasure trove of personal and financial information, and it’s imperative to safeguard it against cyber threats. In today’s interconnected world, where smart devices and online ...

OpenWRT is a powerful piece of open-source software that can turn plenty of computers into highly configurable and capable routers. That amount of versatility comes at a cost, though; OpenWRT can be ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Verizon is giving you a greater sense of ...

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 ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

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Apple's HomeKit Secure Routers were announced in 2019 but never really taken up by manufacturers, and now some vendors are claiming Apple is no longer pursuing the technology. During CES 2024, two ...