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 ...

Router placement affects Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage more than expensive equipment. Put the router in central, elevated, and open locations to avoid dead zones and interference. Optimize ...

Your router has more to offer than just an on/off switch. One of the best ways to boost your Wi-Fi performance is to outsmart the interference swirling all around you. Let’s talk about bands. Not the ...

Fancy doing something more with your home network? Or are you already up and running with a NAS device, a simple server of some kind, or a bunch of smart home gadgets you’d like to get more control ...

However, with the right router placement strategies, you can significantly enhance your network's performance. By understanding how to position your router effectively, you can ensure better coverage ...

Frustrated by slow Wi-Fi? Before blaming your provider, explore your router's settings. Optimizing wireless channels, prioritizing devices with Quality of Service, updating firmware, and switching to ...

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 ...

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You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here's how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router. A VPN typically works on a ...

Did you know that home network devices see an average of 10 attacks during the span of 24 hours? As our homes are increasingly connected to the internet, every new device opens another gateway for ...