Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

A secure Wi-Fi setup is one of the most effective ways to block cyber intrusions, preventing most home network breaches through simple yet often overlooked router security practices. Many ...

While there’s no foolproof method for keeping everything on a wireless network completely secure, there are some things you can do to make it safer. In addition to setting up devices that don’t depend ...

Filter ads across devices with Pi-hole and Tailscale on a Pi Zero 2 W, using a static IP and router DNS for smoother browsing ...

Every time I set up my home network again, I go through a checklist to ensure that basic security is in place. Whether it's to use the latest Wi-Fi 7 routers or to use a custom router and firewall ...

Imagine this: your smart home devices, guest Wi-Fi, and workstations all coexist on the same network. A single compromised IoT device could expose sensitive data or disrupt your entire system. It’s a ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

When I first started building my smart home network, I felt like a networking rockstar. I was trying out every new feature, shortcut, and pro-tip I found online. After all, we all want a fast, secure, ...

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...

Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business's network security with no high-tech software. Before you go and spend a ton of money on some “next-gen” network ...