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Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are an essential tool in any internet privacy toolbox. They mask your public IP address, encrypt your traffic by routing it through secure servers and can make it ...

Frustrated by the software limitations of your router? Replacing it with the Linux-powered DD-WRT firmware can be a big upgrade. Maybe you want to use an old router as a second access point for your ...

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Setting up your internet doesn't need to be a headache. It's a relatively simple process. Before you do anything, research and see which internet providers are available in your area -- some providers ...

You can set up your Netgear router to provide a Wi-Fi network for your iPhone, iPad and other Apple iOS devices. The router uses the connection from your Internet service provider to create the ...

I have set up many routers for small home LANs, but I almost never use the install cd. I just configure the router by inputting the router's IP into a browser and then I start the setup wizard.

In homes and offices across the country, getting a strong cell phone signal can be an impossible task, and if your business is affected by this problem you should think about the impact on your ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

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Virtual Private Network or VPNs shortly improves the digital security of the user by encrypting the traffic that moves on the network. Generally, you sign up for a VPN and install their program on ...