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5 security myths that could be putting your Windows PC at risk

The biggest security threat facing everyone isn't malware, ransomware, or phishing emails. The big problem is the person ...
Hosted on MSN

You don't need enterprise gear to have an enterprise-grade network

you can pair your custom router with a DNS-based blocking tool like Pi-hole, which can run on a Raspberry Pi, a ...
PCMag

Here's Why We're Still Recommending TP-Link Routers, Despite Security Concerns

The US government is inching closer to banning these routers due to the company's ties to China, according to a recent report ...

FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks

The FCC’s declaratory ruling “makes clear that under Section 105 of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, ...
CNET

Modem vs. Router: Which Do You Need to Get Online?

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online.

Mislabeled electrical wiring sparked two-day state network shutdown

The network outage that downed a host of South Dakota state government systems in August was caused by mislabeled wiring in a ...

Science history: First computer-to-computer message lays the foundation for the internet, but it crashes halfway through — Oct. 29, 1969

Messages transmitted between two computers located about 380 miles apart would form the basis of what would become the ...
Appuals

Fix: “An Ethernet cable is not properly plugged in or might be broken”

The message “An Ethernet cable is not properly plugged in or might be broken” appears when Windows fails to detect a stable ...
iTech Hacks

Fix “Your Computer or Network May Be Sending Automated Queries” Error

Fix the “Your computer or network may be sending automated queries” error on Google Search with step-by-step solutions for PC ...
CNET

Fix Wi-Fi Dead Spots: How to Get Internet Throughout Your Home

Struggling to get Wi-Fi coverage in certain areas and rooms? Try these simple, expert-approved tricks to troubleshoot and ...

Wi-Fi can accurately identify people, even if they aren't carrying a phone or computer

According to a recent study (PDF) from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, any Wi-Fi router that supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or newer can be used to ...