The popular router firmware now uses Alpine Linux's apk package manager, among many other changes.

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

Modern homes demand strong, reliable Wi-Fi, yet many struggle with dead zones, inconsistent speeds, and multiple devices. Mesh Wi-Fi systems now blanket 6,000+ sq ft with tri-band 6GHz signals, ...

Attackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in multiple discontinued D-Link DSL gateway devices to execute arbitrary shell commands on affected products. Most of the gateways under ...

Modern routers are considered secure access points to the internet, but are also repeatedly exploited for attacks. Hackers can take over routers, for example, to create a bot network unnoticed and use ...

If you’re reading PCWorld, you probably know that it’s important to keep your PC updated so that security issues are patched. And you probably know the same is true for your phone, and even things ...

ASUS has released new firmware to patch a critical authentication bypass security flaw impacting several DSL series router models. Tracked as CVE-2025-59367, this vulnerability allows remote, ...

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 ...

GNU/Linux OSes are some of the best replacements for Windows and macOS because they have gotten impressively capable over the years. Not just the Linux kernel but a lot of components like desktop ...

Update: The FBI’s original directive mistakenly included two models, the E100 and E300. The agency has since revised the list to exclude them, and we’ve updated this post accordingly. If you were ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...