Auto-connecting your VPN on public Wi-Fi adds privacy and peace of mind without relying on your memory or manual toggles.

Where your Wi‑Fi router sits in your home can quietly decide whether you get smooth 4K streaming or endless buffering. The ...

Packet loss can be a nuisance, especially because it seems to happen randomly and it has no immediate fixes. Using a VPN can sometimes increase your odds of getting rid of packet loss issues. By ...

A modem-router combo merges two essential components of your home’s internet connectivity: the modem, which establishes your connection to the internet; and the router, which distributes that ...

It’s not exactly a straightforward process, but the payoff is worth it. Here's how to achieve seamless whole-home VPN protection. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy.

The Domain Name System is an essential part of your internet experience. We explain why it's important and show you how to upgrade to a better DNS server for increased speed and security. When the IBM ...

Enterprise-grade Juniper Networks routers have become the target of a custom backdoor as part of a campaign dubbed J-magic. According to the Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies, the activity ...

Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) on your router can greatly improve your internet experience by prioritizing essential traffic. This guide walks you through the steps to set up QoS effectively, ...

Your wireless router, by default, broadcasts your hotspot's service set identifier, or network name, to nearby computers and other devices. To improve the security of your network, you can configure ...