Internet and Networking

A new free service by Fakespot warns you if you're about to buy a product from a poorly-rated third-party Amazon seller and suggests a more reputable alternative.

By using a few simple tricks, you can quickly and easily whittle down your results to get exactly the information you're looking for.

Google search is packed with hidden games and jokes. Here are 15 of our favorite Google Easter Eggs you just have to try out for yourself.

There are many reasons why your Wi-Fi may be sluggish or intermittent. So check out our 15 simple recommendations to troubleshoot your connection problems.

From detecting the strongest WiFi signal to managing your WiFi network traffic, here’s how you can improve your WiFi for high-quality video calls.

Facebook finally lets you control how much third-party data shows up on your profile with new Off-Facebook Activity privacy tools.

Whether you're looking for a new computer or just want to upgrade your home office with a new printer, Cyber Monday has you covered with great savings.

Nothing's gone forever. Even if your favorite website goes offline for good or a site takes pages down, it's easy to look up an archived copy.

Digitally manipulated video can depict celebrities, politicians and other people saying and doing things they never did. Here’s how to spot the signs of a deepfake.

No matter your browser’s privacy settings, it can still share identifying personal info that could then be exploited by hackers for financial gain.

What cryptocurrency is and, by extension, Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency, and why you should you care.

VPNs can read all of your internet traffic, so you want to make sure your personal data isn't being exploited in return for "free" service. Here's who to trust.

Get more out of your browser with these 9 extensions that make your time online easier, safer and more efficient.

Within deep web lies a subset of sites purposefully designed to be inaccessible and requiring special software to visit called the dark web. Here's what you need to know before you start surfing.

When your Chrome web browser updates, sites that don't use HTTPS will be labeled as "not secure."

New malware that may have infected 500,000 routers can spy on you and destroy your router. The quick fix is rebooting your router. Here's how.

The next generation of mobile networks, 5G, will be all the buzz at CES 2018. At speeds faster than gigabit internet, could this be the end of your home ISP?

Eero’s second-generation mesh Wi-Fi router system improves overall performance and comes with new tiny access points that make placement easy.

What counts as fake news - and how can you reliably filter it? Here are 7 tips everyone should know.

Without net neutrality rules, consumers could see slower websites and more fees.

Eero's newly launched tri-band Wi-Fi access points and beacons bring fast Wi-Fi to those hard-to-reach spots around the house.

The latest Whole Home system from TP-Link uses Wi-Fi mesh and Powerline to rid you of sluggish internet connections.

Growing your career in IT is about far more than coding. Learn what you need to do to take yours to the next level.

Until you update your Apple Express Router, a security vulnerability could leave your network open to attack—and, trust us, that's not something you want.

The browser add-ons that make Mozilla Firefox more useful can be exploited by hackers. Can you enjoy add-ons while playing it safe?

Ransomware holds your computer or files hostage to get you to shell out ransom money. Learn how to dodge this dastardly malware.

Developers have found a Chrome Web Store flaw makes it easy to get fraudulent apps listed before legitimate extensions if they're similarly named.

Freedome is a super-simple VPN for your phone, tablet and laptop that gives you the freedom to go online without fear, wherever your travels may take you.

The Internet has provided us with quick and easy access to information for decades now, but has this convenience affected the way we think?

Facebook's new alert system tipped off U.S. State Department officials to an Iranian cyberattack on their email and social media accounts.

Should free email service users be able to block the ads that help pay for the service? Yahoo Mail is testing lock-outs for users who block ads.

Does Amazon's new Etsy-like store for handmade, artisanal products have what it takes to stand out in the handcrafted marketplace?

Twitter has created a new way to view tweets on breaking news, interesting events and trending topics. 

Are you entitled to part of the $13M LinkedIn is paying to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company spammed people's contacts?

Noticed that your Apple device running iOS 9 is blazing through your data allotment? Find out if iOS 9’s Wi-Fi Assist feature is the culprit and how to turn it off.

The Google OnHub smart router has modern look, automatic security updates and a smartphone-based user interface to prioritize network traffic.

The EFF Privacy Badger add-on for the Chrome and Firefox browsers blocks advertising trackers from circumventing your Do Not Track preferences.

The new Windows 10 feature Wi-Fi Sense gives all of your contacts, Facebook friends and more access to your password-protected home Wi-Fi network.

The Google search data for local businesses now includes Popular Times, which uses GPS data to determine when they are at their busiest.

Consumer Watchdog has filed a complaint with the FTC requesting a U.S. version of the Right to be Forgotten privacy doctrine.

Gmail now includes more themes and customization options (like blur and vignette) to make your inbox look its absolute best.

In a move usually left to malware creators, installing Java will now attempt to switch the default search and homepage on your browser to Yahoo.

Google can now use your location to provide context to your searches to understand and answer questions like How long is this river?

A new report from the United Nations says strong data encryption is necessary to protect free speech and expression online.

A failure to review user-submitted data may have resulted in a pair of racist incidents on Google Maps and Twitter recently.

Google has processed over 250,000 privacy requests from individuals seeking the deletion of search results that contain personal information.

New Microsoft website how-old.net, designed to test face recognition technology, guesses your age and gender based solely on an uploaded picture.

From pop-ups that trick you into installing software to blog entries on green coffee bean extract, Microsoft IE is cracking down on unfair ads.

Google's first ever U.S. fashion report reveals that tulle skirts, emoji jogger pants and flannel are the hot trends this spring.