Slow internet is arguably one of the top five worst experiences for any internet user. You may be trying to watch your favorite show on Netflix, only to have it buffering every few minutes. Or your ...

Modern routers are considered secure access points to the internet, but are also repeatedly exploited for attacks. Hackers can take over routers, for example, to create a bot network unnoticed and use ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Why the Feds Are Going After Such a Popular Brand But Is TP-Link Even Chinese? What ...

Government agencies are backing a proposal to ban TP-Link routers. The company's routers are the most popular option in the world. TP-Link routers have been involved in several hacking incidents.

A VPN-enabled router can provide online privacy for any device connected to it. But not all router models allow it. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, 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 ...

Have you ever felt like your internet provider knows too much about your online habits? Or worse, that they’re limiting what you can do with your own connection? Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ...

Asus' routers and popular and well-reviewed. As such, there's a good chance you have one of its devices powering your home wifi. If you do, you should probably check on it, since thousands of Asus' ...

Update: The FBI’s original directive mistakenly included two models, the E100 and E300. The agency has since revised the list to exclude them, and we’ve updated this post accordingly. If you were ...

We stay on top of updates for our phones and laptops. Some of us even make sure our smartwatches and security cameras are running the latest firmware. But routers often get overlooked. If it's working ...

Are you still using a router that's past its prime? If so, you could be opening yourself up to a malicious attack. The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are targeting routers that have reached their ...

The FBI has issued a security warning urging owners of old internet routers to replace their equipment, lest they become victims of a cyberattack. The flash notice, issued May 7, said that ...