Internet router manufacturers often do a good job of keeping their devices updated, but what should you do once they cease support? Here are some simple tips.

A router is one of the most common devices that people don't bother updating until a problem occurs, which is usually slow internet. If you have enabled automatic updates, then you can rest easy. The ...

An old router has lots of uses that extend its life, even once you replace it. Try these methods to see what it can do in ...

Routers that no longer receive manufacturer firmware updates can continue to provide internet access if the hardware is still functioning. The risk is security, as new vulnerabilities may go unpatched ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

TP-Link faces five state lawsuits amid FCC router restrictions. Learn whether existing routers remain legal, which security flaws to check, and what owners should do.

Firmware is the low-level software programmed into a device's read-only memory, responsible for controlling its hardware functions. In the context of routers and networking equipment, firmware ...

It's been four years (or maybe more) since you got your router, and it likely needs replacing. But you're also worried about getting strapped into a deal that you don't necessarily want to sign up for ...

Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting ...