Mullvad offers apps for every major platform, as well as routers. The applications are all open source, and you can check the code yourself on GitHub. The service has been independently audited as well. Advanced users can download configuration files and use them directly with OpenVPN or Wireguard. In my testing, speeds were very good. … Read more
Whether you’re working from home, gaming online with friends, or kicking back with a movie on Netflix, you need a decent internet connection. Who wants to deal with buffering or pixelated videos? The good news is that some of our favorite mesh systems and Wi-Fi routers are on sale ahead of President’s Day. Not sure … Read more
You’ve got plenty of options: Take a look at the Linksys AC1900 ($99, Amazon) or the Netgear EX7300 ($88, Amazon). Make sure the maximum supported Wi-Fi standard (e.g., 802.11ac) matches that of your router so you get as speedy a connection as possible. 7. Use Your Electrical Wiring TP-Link Powerline Photograph: Amazon An alternative to … Read more
While your average router could probably do a good job of covering the whole house if you could place it in the center of your home, it’s never that simple. Regulations, home designs and the excessive cost of rerouting cables don’t always make it easy, and you still might not get perfect coverage in every … Read more
Next week, the gadget world will be focused on the Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gadget makers will showcase their latest wares, some of which will later become actual products. Maybe. Whatever the case, retailers are clearing out old stock at the moment, which means there are plenty of … Read more
$200 at Netgear Netgear Orbi (dual-band, AC1200) Best mesh router on a budget Show more (1 item) You may think that getting a high-speed plan at an affordable rate from your internet provider would guarantee you consistent and fast speeds. In fact, that’s just half the equation. To get the most out of your internet … Read more
Using an Eero mesh system without the Eero Plus subscription limits you to a basic set of options. You can schedule Wi-Fi downtime, set up a guest network, and use your Eero as a smart home hub. That might be enough for most, but here’s what you get if you subscribe. First, it’s worth noting … Read more
ExpressVPN Aircove features: Wi-Fi 6 | Built-in VPN | 802.11ax, 802.11ac | Diverse server locations | Includes free trial The $190 ExpressVPN Aircove is our top pick based on the router’s speed, ease of setup, and security. The router offers users dual-band connectivity for homes or offices, providing coverage of up to 1,600 sq. ft. When you … Read more
We have tested some other routers we like and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above but could be worth considering for some folks. TP-Link Archer AXE75 for $200: While this tri-band router makes Wi-Fi 6E affordable, its performance was mixed. The 6-GHz band offers fast speeds at … Read more
WIRED broke the news on Wednesday that SoundThinking, the company behind the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter, is acquiring some assets—including patents, customers, and employees—from the firm Geolitica, which developed the notorious predictive policing software PredPol. WIRED also exclusively reported this week that the nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center is calling on the US Justice Department to … Read more