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This week's internet blackout was caused by a single user updating their settings
By Alan Dexter published
News A bug, dormant since mid-May, was triggered by a very specific user configuration update.
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Have I Been Pwned teams up with the FBI to collect a lot more stolen passwords
By Paul Lilly published
News The FBI now has a direct line to HIBP to inject compromised passwords into its database as it takes down botnets.
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Oh great, now broadband routers are at risk of being in short supply too
By Paul Lilly published
News Some ISPs are seeing order delays of over a year.
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If your broadband connection sucks the FCC wants to hear about it
By Paul Lilly published
News The FCC wants to improve the accuracy of its broadband maps.
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New polymer cables could match fibre optic speeds with the simplicity of copper
By Jacob Ridley published
News Researchers are giving each other high-fives over new cable's potential.
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Netgear XR1000 Nighthawk Pro Gaming router review
By Ian Evenden published
Stealthy The XR1000 Nighthawk boasts Impressive Wi-Fi but is somewhat lacking around the back.
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Netgear announces a $600 router that connects in a way your Wi-Fi 6 model can't
By Paul Lilly published
News CES is serving as a launchpad for Wi-Fi 6E hardware.
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I built my own super router out of old PC parts and I've never felt so powerful
By Wes Fenlon published
Light speed It's easier than you think to build a router that's way better than what you can buy off the shelf.
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