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Dan has been a professional writer for more than a decade and now specializes in routers and networking devices. Originally from Chicago, IL, Dan studied comedy writing at Second City and worked as a ...

It can be a pain to install your virtual private network (VPN) on every device you own, especially if there's no client for your TV or smart fridge. Even if most VPNs give you plenty of simultaneous ...

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

A new deal between VoIP service SIPphone, Inc. and router maker D-Linkfeatures a $99 dealon D-Link's DVG-1402S Broadband Phone Service VoIP Router. In announcing the availability of the 1402S, ...

Discover the hidden settings in your router that your ISP never told you about, from custom DNS servers to separate guest networks.

Settings up a WiFi router isn’t exactly rocket science. But it does take a bit of work to change the default password, find the channel with the best connection, and solve problems as they arise.

Looking for advice from the Ars community since I've gotten quite a few great tips over the years (even as a pre-subscription lurker). Current I have an old Dell Wyze client with Ubuntu server running ...

A picture of router on a table with a man seated in the background on his phone and computer - Cunaplus_m.faba/Getty Images When most people get a new router, they just set a new Wi-Fi password, and ...

One new product line, Cisco Valet, is expected to compete in the home and consumer markets with other ease-of-use-centric products like Apple's AirPort. Specifically, Cisco says it can configure a PC ...

Wi-Fi signals hate obstacles like walls, cabinets and even your kitchen microwave. By making a few strategic, zero-cost moves ...