That’s why VLANs, or virtual local area networks, are so important in a smart home (or any home, really). With a VLAN, you’re ...

The increasing complexity of cyberattacks and the ease of automation means you should always have a well-configured firewall on your computer. That helps to filter unwanted traffic before it gets onto ...

GreyNoise's IP Check tool can be used to see if your router or other network-attached devices are secretly being used for a botnet.

Your home network is a treasure trove of personal and financial information, and it’s imperative to safeguard it against cyber threats. In today’s interconnected world, where smart devices and online ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. It's been nearly five years since I last wrote about eero. Back in ...

Microsoft plans to release new wired and wireless networking products Thursday into the crowded and hypercompetitive consumer hardware market. The Redmond, Wash.-based company plans to market five ...

But as home networking expands from handling basic PC-centric chores such as file sharing, those vendors may not be the ones that end up with the bulk of the market, concluded NPD's study. The survey, ...