wi-fi security

A Corgi working on a router's administration screen displayed on his windows PC, changing the administration password.

8 Steps to Securing Your Router

Many routers arrive with weak default settings that could put your whole network at risk. I’ll share eight simple steps to lock it down, plus two popular tricks that feel safe but do nothing at all.

Is Internet Provided by My Landlord Safe?

Connectivity is becoming an added perk in some housing situations. Make sure you know the risks and alternatives when someone else provides your internet connection.

How to Recover a Wi-Fi Password in Windows 10 and 11

If you forget your Wi-Fi password Windows may be able to remind you what it is.

Why Does My Laptop Keep Connecting to the Wrong Wi-Fi Network?

Windows tries to be helpful by remembering the Wi-Fi networks you’ve connected to in the past. Sometimes, though, you want it to forget.

How Do I Block Someone From Using My Wi-Fi?

Wondering how to stop someone from using your Wi-Fi? I’ll walk you through the best ways to secure your connection, from setting passwords to disabling guest access.

On the left side, a hotel room with an open laptop connected via an ethernet cable to the wall. The wall separates the left and right side of the image. On the right side is a Corgi listening to a tin can connected by an ethernet cable connected to the wall.

Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed?

Hotel internet isn’t necessarily private. Wired or wireless, it’s as exposed as any open hotspot, and the people running it can watch what you do. I’ll describe why hotel networks are risky and list the steps that keep your activity safe wherever you connect.