The peach emoji can actually make your Wi-Fi safer
In a past life there was a PCWorld print magazine, and I wrote a monthly column for it. The column was called “Privacy Watch” and it was all about tools and tips you could use…
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Your Xfinity Wi-Fi can see you now
Comcast wants to be your free security company. But not just any—a high tech one that detects motion through the disruption of radio waves. Called “Wi-Fi Motion,” this feature is part of the corporation’s Xfinity…
Public Wi-Fi just got riskier. Follow these 4 security tips
You probably trust public Wi-Fi. But you shouldn’t–at least not completely and not without any safeguards. A new kind of attack is the latest reminder of this. As detailed by Microsoft, hackers have been infiltrating…
Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight
An unidentified passenger allegedly created a fake Wi-Fi network on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Monday, prompting pilots to alert air traffic control, according to the airline and public broadcasts from…
Microsoft warns hotel/airport Wi-Fi is being hijacked to steal your login
In a recent Microsoft Security Blog post, the company has raised awareness of a widespread attack campaign called CaptiveCrunch. In short, Russian hackers are using manipulated DNS queries to redirect users to phishing sites that…
This 3-pack mesh Wi-Fi system kills dead zones, now under $100
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Windows has a hidden Wi-Fi diagnostic tool. Here’s how to use it
If your devices are unable to connect to Wi-Fi or data transfer suddenly slows to a crawl, the cause can often be difficult to pinpoint. The problem may be caused by out-of-date or corrupted drivers,…
TP-Link’s $35 Wi-Fi extender fixes weak signal without a new router
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I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi… and won
You should set up a guest Wi-Fi network at home—or so says common advice. Putting visitors and even internet-capable devices (e.g., smart TV, baby monitors, cameras, etc.) keeps their security weaknesses isolated. But not all…
Have an old Android phone sitting around? Use it to boost your home Wi-Fi
Before you throw away (or recycle) that old Android phone, you may be able to make use of it as a Wi-Fi extender for your home network. Android phones can connect to your home Wi-Fi…