Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
The Tech Edvocate

How to change Remote Desktop port

Spread the love“`html The digital age has made remote access a vital aspect of how we work, collaborate, and connect. One of the most popular tools for remote access is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop ...
Wired

Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society

More than 200 of the world's elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking. A trove of ...

I let Claude audit my messy Home Assistant setup, and it was a massive wake-up call

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.
CNET

Stop Ignoring Your Router. This Is How to Optimize Privacy

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...
InfoQ

AWS Replaces Fat-Tree Data Center Networks with Random Graph Theory, Cutting Routers by 69%

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Erik Steiger discusses the operational pain ...
The New York Times

Is Your Router Due for an Upgrade? Here’s How to Tell.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo It’s easy to go years without thinking about your router, ...
9to5Mac

The FBI may have reset your wireless router remotely; if so, you should replace it

The FBI and NSA jointly announced that Russia has been systematically compromising the security of home and small office routers since at least 2024. They obtained a court order to allow them to ...
CNN

These are 2 best mesh Wi-Fi routers for stable, easy-to-use home internet

The fight for the throne went to the fastest data-slinger in my apartment. The Asus ZenWiFi BT6 landed the highest download speed scores on the Internet Health Test, averaging out at 652.7 Mbps.
Fox Business

FBI offers urgent guidance on securing home routers after disrupting Russian intelligence hacking network

Foreign hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities in Americans' internet routers, and the FBI is offering tips for securing your home or office routers after it announced actions it took to crack ...
AppleInsider

Whitelisted: Which router manufacturers aren't affected by FCC's ban

The US FCC's ban on foreign-made routers is benefiting a very small number of companies. Here's what companies are blocked from import, which are exempt, and why, as of April 15, 2026. In March, the U ...
MacRumors

Check Who's Using Your iPhone Hotspot Data

If you regularly share your iPhone's data connection with your laptop or iPad, or let family members piggyback on your device's data, you'll be glad to learn that Apple recently made it a lot easier ...