To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...

In 2023, more than 1.8 million Americans got divorced. For many Americans, retirement accounts represent their largest assets, and divorce often means dividing those accounts between them and their ...

Congress has changed the rules for when beneficiaries must take money from inherited IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts. Here’s how to avoid the most common tax traps. Planning for inherited ...

Your WiFi router is responsible for handling all of the data that flows into and out of your home through your internet service provider (ISP). The best routers in Consumer Reports’ ratings keep ...

Whenever someone sends me a question about how to fix their Wi-Fi, I wince. It’s not that I dislike helping people with their router problems. In fact, there are few geeky endeavors I find more ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

If you inherit a house with a mortgage, you can sell the house or assume the mortgage yourself. You should determine the equity and costs before making any final decisions. You might also consider ...

Supercharge your home internet with a new router or mesh network from top brands and stream, game, and download with no delays. I’m a managing editor at PCMag.com focused on PC hardware. Reading this ...

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The crackdown on foreign-made routers labeled a "national security risk" affects most major router brands. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to buy a router soon. Joe Supan is a senior writer ...