Default passwords and outdated routers put your data and home safety at risk. Here's how to secure your Wi-Fi network.

In recent years, virtual private networks (VPNs) have gone from technically advanced programs that only IT pros use to consumer-friendly tools that the mainstream masses are familiar with. Many people ...

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 ...

IBM X-Force warns that router passwords must be changed. Update, Jan. 5, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 4, now includes a user guide explaining how to change your router admin credentials ...

A new router" target="_self can be the right opportunity for a better home network. Although it's tempting to simply plug in your new router to get online quickly, if ...