It only takes a few minutes to set up a safe, secure, and speedy Wi-Fi network. But it's also very easy to make mistakes ...

BT has warned customers that they could be sending half of their wi-fi signal outside their home if they place their hub or router in a 'common' location. According to BT, the mistake occurs when ...

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Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can even turn your router setup into a mesh system.) Here are the top performers ...

These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. We've hand-tested the top routers so you can find the right fit to build a snappy home Wi-Fi network.

Noticing some slowdown when internet usage is heavy? Don't rush to blame your ISP: It might actually be time to upgrade your router or switch to a mesh network. Cutting-edge networking hardware ...

Digital media use—mobile phone, computer, internet, and social media—at nighttime or near bedtime is associated with shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality, and it can be especially damaging ...

Spotty Wi-Fi can make even simple tasks feel harder than they should. If you’ve ever had a video call freeze in one room or watched a stream buffer in another, a mesh Wi-Fi system can fix those ...

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