Single-board computers (SBCs) are used for plenty of uses, and they've found a permanent home in the home labs of many of our writers and readers. One of those popular uses is the DNS-based ...

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has issued guidance to help remote workers secure their home networks and defend their devices from attacks. The guide published by the Defense Department's ...

Most people assume their home Wi-Fi is secure. If it has a password, it must be safe. Right? Unfortunately, that confidence is often misplaced. As remote work becomes more common and smart devices ...

Your desktop firewall may not offer enough protection. There are various options available to increase your security. Two of these options are free, while the other has an associated cost. The ...

At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

Did you know that home network devices see an average of 10 attacks during the span of 24 hours? As our homes are increasingly connected to the internet, every new device opens another gateway for ...

Understanding what firewalls do (and don’t do) takes just a few minutes. Learn what a firewall does to keep intruders out in A firewall is a security protocol that protects your internal network from ...

If you're hosting a party -- March Madness, anyone? -- and expecting guests, your priority is probably ensuring enough food and drink to go around. But have you considered how many unfamiliar devices ...

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...