Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router
Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and “router” are often thrown around,…
The Best Cable Modem/Router Combos to Buy Right Now
Wireless internet has come a long way from the days of enduring trial and error to integrate your modem and router. Now you can find entire both devices combined into…
FastestVPN Is $30 Right Now
Image: FastestVPN Whether you want to protect your browsing activity or unblock region-locked content on your streaming services, you should have a VPN, and FastestVPN is on sale for $29.97…
Why Your Wifi Router Needs a ‘Guest Mode’
Photo: united photo studio (Shutterstock) It might not feel like it, but your wifi router is one of the most personal things you have in your home. All the internet…
How to Tell If Someone Is Stealing Your Wifi (and Boot Them Off)
Photo: KsanderDN (Shutterstock) So, your internet is acting funny, maybe a little sluggish, even after multiple router resets and disconnecting excess devices. While there are many possible reasons your internet…
The Best Ways to Boost Your Wifi Signal for Free
Photo: Teerasan Phutthigorn (Shutterstock) If you’re hitting your internet plan’s top speeds, but things still aren’t fast enough for you, upgrading your plan might be your best bet. However, if…
Disconnect These Western Digital NAS Drives Right Now
Photo: Sundry Photography (Shutterstock) Network-attached storage (NAS) devices are external hard drives with network connectivity. They’re essentially private cloud drives you can set up in your home to access your…
The Best Ways to Boost Your Home Wifi
Photo: Shutterstock Lifehacker’s Complete Guide to WifiLifehacker’s Complete Guide to WifiWireless networking is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Let us help you out. A great wireless networking setup…