I rebooted my router and busted Reddit’s favorite tech myth
You all know the one rule of PC ownership: If your PC glitches or isn’t running at full efficiency, reboot it. But does that trick apply to your router, too? A whole subset of the…
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I rebooted my router and ruined Reddit’s favorite tech myth
You all know the one rule of PC ownership: If your PC glitches or isn’t running at full efficiency, reboot it. But does that trick apply to your router, too? A whole subset of the…
Netgear, Adtran earn exceptions from FCC’s router ban
The first cracks in the government’s router ban have appeared: many of Netgear’s routers are now exempted from the FCC’s rule banning the sale of foreign-made routers, and Adtran can ship its service routers, too.…
Your TP-Link router is under attack from Russian state hackers
Various authorities are now issuing warnings that affect users of certain router models. Said routers are reportedly the target of a large-scale hacking campaign by Russian actors. The concerns center around TP-Link routers, although other…
Why the FCC’s router crackdown could leave you stuck with older Wi-Fi
If you own a home Wi-Fi router (and who doesn’t?) you might be in a pinch: you own an aging, insecure gateway, but the government isn’t going to allow you to easily upgrade it. The…
The FCC’s router crackdown clouds the future of home Wi-Fi
The government has ruled that you won’t be able to buy new consumer routers made outside the United States. Well, unless you’re the government. The Federal Communications Commission said Monday that it is effectively banning…
TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router review: Versatile, portable Wi-Fi router
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightweight, portable design Versatile connectivity features Easy to use Cons No carrying case More expensive than a conventional router Modest, dual-band performance Our Verdict It’s a little more expensive…
This $230 ultra-nerdy router is what I’d buy if mine died right now
Control. Can’t find much of it in life, but I strive for it on my home network. After some early life experiences with cheap, basic routers, I currently run a more complex setup. But it’s…
How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers
Thousands of Asus routers have been hacked and are under the control of a suspected China-state group that has yet to reveal its intentions for the mass compromise, researchers said. The hacking spree is either…
Update your old Asus DSL router for a critical security flaw
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…