One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

We stay on top of updates for our phones and laptops. Some of us even make sure our smartwatches and security cameras are running the latest firmware. But routers often get overlooked. If it's working ...

If family and friends are about to descend on your home, now could be a good time to check your Wi-Fi to ensure everyone ...

We all know the frustration of slow or unreliable Wi-Fi. Whether it's buffering during a favorite show or lagging video calls, it feels like you spend more time trying to fix the problem than actually ...

Home Wi-Fi has quietly become critical infrastructure, carrying everything from banking logins to baby monitor feeds. If you never check which devices are connected, you are effectively leaving that ...

Asus' routers and popular and well-reviewed. As such, there's a good chance you have one of its devices powering your home wifi. If you do, you should probably check on it, since thousands of Asus' ...

IBM X-Force warns that router passwords must be changed. Update, Jan. 5, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 4, now includes a user guide explaining how to change your router admin credentials ...

Another top tip from Sky and Virgin is to unplug the Wi-Fi router. Virgin says a quick reboot will eliminate any bugs or ...