Your Wi-Fi may be secure, but a few neglected settings could still be doing all the worrying.

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If you’ve ever hesitated to share your internet password with a visitor—maybe a babysitter, a repairman, or some neighborhood scruff your kid dragged home—you might want to think about setting up a ...

One of the big appeals of smart home devices is interconnectivity. You tweak some settings on your phone and your devices start working together in a coordinated fashion — the fans and window ...

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In Windows 11/10, your computer automatically connects to known Wi-Fi networks based on their priority. If you want to set a preferred Wi-Fi network—ensuring your PC always connects to it when in the ...

What is a guest Wi-Fi network? A guest Wi-Fi network is a separate network that you can set up on your router that allows your guests to connect to the internet without accessing your main network.

Those who prefer privacy or might be concerned with people trying to use their network might create a hidden Wi-Fi network. Hidden Wi-Fi networks are similar to the typical Wi-Fi setup, except that ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Public Wi-Fi feels like a lifesaver in airports, coffee shops, hotels, and malls. One quick connection unlocks browsing, ...