A software firewall is a standard tool for protecting computers from viruses and other malware. Some routers -- the device that carries packets of data between your network and the Internet -- offer ...

Editors' note: This article was first published on March 26, 2013 and updated on July 1, 2016 with up-to-date information. It might seem like a daunting task to set up a new home router. But it ...

Confused about what to look for in a Wi-Fi router? Here, we explain the types, and what specifics you should know before hitting that buy button. It is 2025, and it is anything but obvious that ...

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The results are in: These are the manufacturers thousands of PCMag readers prefer when it comes to routers, mesh networking kits, modems, and network attached storage. Our team tests, rates, and ...

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A dangerous new type of attack has been discovered that can affect routers -- a type of attack that may be invisible to normal detection methods. Researchers at FireEye have discovered that attackers ...

It is 2025, and it is anything but obvious that routers have become part and parcel of our daily lives. Most people now have broadband connections at home, and this is where a router, especially a ...