In case you hadn’t seen, Amazon is buying router maker Eero. And in case you hadn’t heard, people are pretty angry. Deluged in a swarm of angry tweets and social media posts, many have taken to reading tealeaves to try to understand what the acquisition means for ordinary privacy-minded folks like you and me. Not […]
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Amazon buys Eero: What does it mean for your privacy?
In case you hadn’t seen, Amazon is buying router maker Eero. And in case you hadn’t heard, people are pretty angry. Deluged in a swarm of angry tweets and social media posts, many have taken to reading tealeaves to try to understand what the acquisition means for ordinary privacy-minded folks like you and me. Not […]
View More Amazon buys Eero: What does it mean for your privacy?Amazon buys Eero: What does it mean for your privacy?
In case you hadn’t seen, Amazon is buying router maker Eero. And in case you hadn’t heard, people are pretty angry. Deluged in a swarm of angry tweets and social media posts, many have taken to reading tealeaves to try to understand what the acquisition means for ordinary privacy-minded folks like you and me. Not […]
View More Amazon buys Eero: What does it mean for your privacy?Netgear adds gigabit routers to its Orbi mesh
My favorite mesh gear, Netgear’s Orbi, has gotten a considerable speed update. The new router, called the RBK50, supports Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax technology which will send gigabit wireless speeds from router to router in your mesh. WiFi 6 is still new to the industry and there isn’t much support outside of specific hardware like this. […]
View More Netgear adds gigabit routers to its Orbi meshD-Link thinks 5G will cut your cords forever
Network gear maker D-Link just announced a 5G router that sends high-speed Wi-Fi through your house without cables. The router, called the DWR-2010, should allow users to get massive speeds over 5G networks without running cable. Don’t expect to pick this up at the local Best Buy, however, as the 5G router will probably ship […]
View More D-Link thinks 5G will cut your cords foreverThe LibreRouter project aims to make mesh networks simple and affordable
In the city, we’re constantly saturated with the radio waves from ten or twenty different routers, cell towers, and other wireless infrastructure. But in rural communities there might only be one internet connection for a whole village. LibreRouter is a hardware and software project that looks to let those communities build their own modern, robust mesh networks to make the most of their limited connectivity.
View More The LibreRouter project aims to make mesh networks simple and affordableNo more lag: Find the best router for working, gaming, streaming, and more
There’s almost nothing that can be done these days without some sort of internet connection. Whether its streaming the latest season of Luke Cage on Netflix or pulling up work email on your phone, a good internet connection has become essential. And …
View More No more lag: Find the best router for working, gaming, streaming, and moreGoogle Wifi to show which devices have bad connection
Google has announced that it’s adding a new feature to Google Wifi that will allow you to measure how well each device on your network is performing.
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In the next few weeks, you’ll be able to u…
Walmart is hooking you up with a *ton* of Linksys routers on sale
No one should have to suffer from spotty internet. Luckily, Walmart has tons of great deals on Linksys routers to help you tap into that precious Wi-Fi 365 days a year. And when we say tons of deals, we mean tons of deals.
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Worried about Wi-Fi security? This is the router you need.
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BitDefender Box 2
$249.99
The Good
Monitors your internet traffic and provides security alerts • Friendly design • Easy-to-use app • Doesn’t slow down your internet
The Bad
Security features cost $99 a year • More notifications • No guest network feature
The Bottom Line
While owning the BitDefender Box 2 means paying more for internet and dealing with some extra notifications, its user-friendly security features bestow something priceless: peace of mind.
Mashable Score4.0
Cool Factor4.0
Learning Curve4.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck4.0
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View More Worried about Wi-Fi security? This is the router you need.Netgear put a cable modem in latest Orbi wifi router
Generations ago, the internet spoke of an old saying that involved a man exhibiting excitement about hearing of a person’s love of an object, so he did favor, and put that something inside of something else. That’s what Netgear did here. Netgear heard people like the internet so much that the company put an internet […]
View More Netgear put a cable modem in latest Orbi wifi routerThe Velop AC3900 mesh router offers cheaper whole-home Internet
The whole-home wireless craze peaked and waned last year with the rise of Orbi, Eero, Google WiFi, and Linksys’ Velop. These routers use mesh technology to blanket your home in soft, velvety Wi-Fi, ensuring that everything from the front camera/lamp to the Wi-Fi-connected grill in the back yard are connected to the Internet. I’ve tested […]
View More The Velop AC3900 mesh router offers cheaper whole-home Internet