I have spent years tinkering with my own setup, and along the way, I made some truly regrettable decisions. Here are the five ...

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, ...

We've already written about Power over Ethernet (PoE) at great length here on XDA, but it's worth hammering home just how ...

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 ...

From vendors offering SASE platforms and next-gen firewalls to those focused on protecting IoT, here’s a look at the 20 network security companies that made our Security 100 for 2025. Whether it’s the ...

Minella cited the 2022 LastPass breach as an example of a successful home network attack that affected a corporation’s security. She doesn’t typically help clients with home networking security, but ...

Have you ever wondered how to strike the perfect balance between network security and ease of management? For many, configuring firewalls can feel like navigating a maze of technical jargon and ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

JERUSALEM, April 26 (Reuters) - Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP.O), opens new tab reported on Monday a higher-than-expected 9% rise in quarterly net profit, boosted by strong growth in its ...

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are one of the most effective ways to keep your data private and secure while online. They encrypt and hide our confidential web activity and are a key component in ...