If you followed my reviews on the latest Linksys Wi-Fi 6 routers, including the MX5 Velop AX, the MR9600, and the MR7350, you’d note how I lamented the fact, among other things, you must use the Linksys mobile app for …
Read MoreRouter Management: Web Interface vs. Mobile App and the Case of Linksys
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions concerning safety. Those along the line of “how to protect my computer from online threats” or “how to stay safe in this age of misinformation.” (OK, “sane” is more like it than “safe” …
Read MoreOnline Media, Wi-Fi Explained, and How to Stay Safe: It’s All on You!
If you want to carry a lot of data on the go, access them fast, and have the peace of mind on security — and who doesn’t? — you’ll be interested in what Western Digital announced today, the ArmorLock Security …
Read MoreWD’s New ArmorLock Security Turns Data Safeguarding a No-Brainer
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials. Hell, you might be even be using one right now and want to brag about how secure your network is. So what is VPN exactly? Is it all that good? If …
Read MoreVPN Explained: Is it Really Good for Privacy, How to Get One for Free?
This past week, I received a lot of questions regarding yet another newly-found router vulnerability, this time coming from Netgear. Some of you expressed frustrations and went as far as saying you’d “never buy a Netgear again.” Well, that’s your …
Read MoreNo, Netgear’s Recent Router Vulnerability Is Not that Serious
I’ve received a lot of questions relating to the Guest Wi-Fi network in the past couple of months, especially since the reviews the Asus ZenWiFi AX of which the feature hasn’t worked as intended. Most of these questions, though, are …
Read MoreGuest Wi-Fi Network Explained: No, It’s Not Really for Your IoT Devices
If you update your Wi-Fi 6 router, such as the RAX120, to the latest firmware, you’d see the message above when you log in to its web interface. That’s because, starting today, the “Netgear Armor powered by Bitdefender” feature is …
Read MoreArmor Online Protection Now Available to Netgear Wi-Fi 6 Routers
I find myself locked out of my office quite often of late. Partly because I’m the absent-minded type. But mostly, my toddlers, who just recently grew tall enough to reach the deadbolt, love the idea of shutting daddy out in …
Read MoreAlfred Smart Door Lock Review: A Deadbolt that’s Totally Alive
I received the text in the screenshot above just yesterday. Behind it was another upsetting story about online scams. This kind of scams happens all year long but are more prevalent during the U.S Tax season. A couple of friends …
Read MoreHow to Avoid Online Scams: It’s All about Common Sense
The Trend Micro Home Network Security device seems like an excellent idea. It’s a small device designed to plug into your router and will magically protect the entire home network from online threats. It also keeps your children safe via …
Read MoreTrend Micro Home Network Security Review: Get an Asus Router!
TP-Link announced today at CES 2020 a new HomeCare Pro feature for Wi-Fi 6 routers. Powered by Avira, this is a network security solution that protects the entire network from online threats in real-time. A significant upgrade to HomeCare Initially, …
Read MoreTP-Link Adds Antivirus, IoT Security to Wi-Fi 6 Routers
If you don’t know what ransomware is, check out this post, or take my word for it: It’s really bad. Recently, there has been a wave of attacks that make Synology NAS ransomware susceptible, which has caused a lot of …
When it comes to cybersecurity, the router — as the gateway to the Internet — should be your first line of defense. Netgear confirms that idea today with the release of the Netgear RS400 Nighthawk Cybersecurity AC2300 Wi-Fi router. This …
The Soliom Bird S60 outdoor wireless solar home security camera sure looks the part. It’s a beautiful piece of hardware that includes a 1080p night vision camera with a solar panel “wing” wrapping around it. The whole package looks like …
Read MoreSoliom Bird S60 Review: Good Hardware, Terrible App
There are secure portable drives with hardware encryption options, like the Samsung T5 or the WD My Passport, and then there’s the iStorage diskAshur PRO2. This digital storage device is so secure that Donald J. Trump would probably pick it …
Read MoreiStorage diskAshur PRO2 Review: The Keeper of Secrets
The wait is over! The new Netgear’s new Orbi Armor protection feature for the RBR50 router is now officially available. Since the router is part of a few Orbi systems including the RBK50 and RBK50V (or Orbi Voice), technically, Netgear …
When your Wi-Fi router security is compromised, among other things, your personal information is at risk. That happens quite often, and if it’s happening to you, chances are you’re not aware of it. So, it helps to know what keeps …
Read MoreHow to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Router Against Hackers
If you have one of those Netgear Arlo security cameras, here’s some good news. Netgear announced today the latest expansion of its smart home approach, the all-new Arlo Audio Doorbell and Arlo Chime. Netgear Arlo Audio Doorbell: More rings to …
Read MoreNetgear Adds Doorbell and Chime to Arlo Home Security
It was a nasty surprise. That’s right! If your Internet data usage suddenly gets close to almost 2000GB in less than two weeks, something is definitely wrong! In this case, it was all about the Wi-Fi password. Home Wi-Fi security …
Read MoreGuy Didn’t Safekeep Wi-Fi Password and This Happened
Last month, the FBI asked the public to help curb the spread and damage of the VPNFilter malware by rebooting their home router. I guess nobody listened since today that threat is still alive according to a report from Cisco’s Talos security …
Read MoreSteps to Rid Your Router of Malware, VPNFilter and Whatnot