Home Wi-Fi has quietly become the backbone of daily life, carrying everything from bank logins to baby monitor feeds. When that network is left wide open or only half protected, it is not just the ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Default passwords and outdated routers put your data and home safety at risk. Here's how to secure your Wi-Fi network.

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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 ...

With so many smart home brands in the market, it can be difficult to monitor each one for security. After all, even popular brands haven't been immune to issues. In fact, a 2022 study revealed several ...

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 ...

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, ...