Internet and Networking

With Facebook’s Secret Conversations enabled, your messages are encrypted end-to-end, so no one can read them. But there are loopholes.

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

Passwords you save when using Chrome can sync across all your devices. Here's how to use Google Password Manager on your computer, phone, and tablet.

You can ask to have webpages that show your personal information removed from Google Search results even if you have no clear risk of ID theft or doxxing.

There’s a simple way to send links directly between your own phone and computer browsers without resorting to emailing or texting yourself.

If you use the Chrome or Edge browser on your computer, update it now. A recently-found zero-day exploit could let hackers perform malicious activities.

Google's Inactive Account Manager protects you from potential hacks by disabling your inactive accounts after a preset time. Here's how to set it up.

Many VPNs don't deliver on what they promise. Our tests show which VPNs offer the best combination of privacy, speed, features, and proven trustworthiness.

On June 8, Amazon will use your Echo and Ring devices to start sharing your home WiFi with strangers without your permission. Here's how to opt out 

While WhatsApp is a messaging service designed primarily for smartphones, you can use WhatsApp in your browser on your Windows PC or Mac.  Here’s how.

From older devices to signal interference, these factors may be slowing down your WiFi. Here's how to figure out what's good WiFi speed for your home.

The Gen 2 xFi Pods, which measured five times faster than the originals in our tests, are the best WiFi extender for most Xfinity customers. Here's why.

Today, Comcast introduced its second-generation xFi Pods, which promise significantly better throughput and range than its first generation product.

These are the home office accessories that will optimize your home workspace and kids' school space and make you all more productive.

The newly updated Edge browser delivers the convenience of the Chrome browser with enhanced security, organization tools and readability. It's time to give Edge a try.

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.

Here's how to determine how much internet bandwidth you need in your home to stream movies and browse the internet without stuttering or slowdowns.

Follow these steps to use your own router for Verizon Fios service and avoid Verizon's outrageous rental fees.

Your home internet connection could soon be a little faster as Comcast starts to roll out its new xFi Advanced Gateway.

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

It's quick and easy to search with images rather than text — and it has a ton of handy uses. Find out how to reverse image search with your computer and phone.

Want extra privacy online? Here are the tools you need to keep your browsing activities hidden.

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.