Ry Crist

1 week ago | cnet.com | Ry Crist |Cierra Noffke

US households pay a monthly median of $63 for internet, and that doesn't include the extra fees you get charged for equipment or maintenance. Not to forget, this cost only goes up over time because of price hikes, according to a CNET survey. One easy way to save on your monthly internet bill is to buy your own internet equipment instead of renting it from your provider.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Ry Crist |Chris Wedel

When the weather heats up, you may want to consider extra cooling measures. A good tower fan can help you keep your space cool without a huge increase in your electric bill. Most tower fans move from side to side and some even connect to smart home setups. Some even come with voice assistant support, built-in air purifiers or other useful advances. We tested a dozen of the top tower fan options, analyzing their performance and how they felt to find the best options.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Ry Crist |Brittany Vincent

I rely on the internet for pretty much everything: streaming, working, gaming and keeping all my smart devices running smoothly. A fast, stable internet connection isn't a luxury anymore, it's a must. But even though I'm paying for gigabit internet, I still run into random slowdowns and frustrating Wi-Fi dead zones. If you've been in the same boat, you get it. It's annoying when your speeds don't match what you're paying for.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Ry Crist

Your W-Fi router is responsible for conveying nearly 100% of your internet traffic. That's a lot of data -- enough to make privacy a concern when picking one out. So, how do you know if your router is collecting data about you? The first place to start looking for answers is your router manufacturer's privacy policy. Unfortunately, those privacy policies are often brutally long and full of dense and often contradictory language.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Tyler Lacoma |Ry Crist

From resisting home hacking to automatic locks and arming techniques, home security has never been better. But we keep an eye on how burglars adapt to smart homes and use new technology -- and one of the most common concerns is about scary Wi-Fi jamming tools. You can spot eye-catching headlines on how burglars robbed a home while security devices mysteriously failed, with claims about Wi-Fi jamming from Los Angeles and Glendale, California, to Minneapolis, Boston and Colorado.