Your network was working against itself ...

Discover the hidden settings in your router that your ISP never told you about, from custom DNS servers to separate guest networks.

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a powerful tool for securing your internet connection. They protect your data by encrypting it, making it harder for hackers or even your internet service provider ...

Network security sounds like something that would concern an IT manager at a big company, but even ordinary home users have good reasons not to leave their small home networks to the wind. It’s about ...

Like many of you (probably), I have a home network with many devices on it (probably ~100). Some devices are wired (ethernet) and some are wireless. Poor performance has been encountered, due to a ...

Most people only pull out their travel router when they go on vacation, but that same little device can fix several ...

Wi-Fi offers plenty of convenience, but it does have some limitations. If you're looking for better performance, Ethernet is ...

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 ...

While much of today's wireless technology has become plug-and-play simple, complexity rears its ugly head once the user tries to set up networking capabilities, such as sharing printers or file ...

Consumers don’t need to worry, but businesses need to understand the router vs firewall distinction. Here’s why. Routers and firewalls are network security devices, sometimes grouped into business and ...