Update your Chrome browser ASAP. Google has confirmed a zero-day exploited in the wildA new Chrome JavaScript security hole is nasty, so get to patching your systems.May 10, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Security
What is Matter? How the connectivity standard can change your smart homeIf you're a smart home user, you may be familiar with 'Matter' but don't quite understand what it does. We'll cover what Matter is and how it affects your smart home products.May 8, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
Microsoft Edge update patches two security flaws and adds a handy speed test toolIf Edge is your browser of choice, you'll want to upgrade to the latest release to enjoy these enhancements.May 6, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Networking
How we test VPNs in 2024At ZDNET, we test the best VPNs on the market and rank them based on important criteria, including speed, for all of your private browsing and streaming needs. Here's how we do it.May 3, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in VPN
The best mesh routers you can buy: Expert recommendedWe found the best mesh Wi-Fi systems from TP-Link, Netgear, Amazon, and more.May 1, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in Networking
The FCC restores net neutrality - here's what it means for the internetThe FCC voted 3-2 to reinstate rules ensuring equal treatment for all internet traffic, but that doesn't mean the issue is settled.April 25, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
The best free VPNs: Expert testedFree VPNs can come with security risks. But there are solid limited-service free VPNs provided by reputable companies that may fit your needs -- here's what to know.April 23, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in VPN
Brave search engine adds privacy-focused AI - no Google or Bing neededAccessible in any browser, Brave's new 'Answer with AI' option provides an AI-generated summary - with sources - in response to your requests and searches.April 18, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
How much you should pay for internet (and how you can lower costs)Getting the best rate for your home internet just got a lot easier thanks to a new law, but many folks are still in the dark. Here are ways to optimize your internet speed and save on costs.April 18, 2024 by Cynthia Bowman in Broadband
Sign up for AT&T Fiber and get a free $150 gift cardIf you're interested in signing up for AT&T Fiber internet, now is a great time -- you'll get a free gift card that can go toward a new phone, earbuds, or accessories.April 16, 2024 by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Networking
One of the best cheap cell phone plans is somehow even cheaper nowBoost, Metro and Cricket, look out! Visible by Verizon now offers a new way to pay for your cell service - and it could be the most competitive plan on the market.April 16, 2024 by Kyle Kucharski in Mobile Carriers
I'm starting to like Xfinity. Why? Its AI bot just fixed my TV - and that's not allCan artificial intelligence rescue America's most hated company? It all starts with telling customers the truth.April 14, 2024 by Chris Matyszczyk in Innovation
Bluehost review: Good performance, integrated dashboard, and solid supportThere's a reason Bluehost is one of the most popular web hosting providers around. I look at what it's like using the service and dig deep inside its implementation.April 12, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Web Hosting
DuckDuckGo's Privacy Pro bundles a VPN with personal data removal and identity theft restorationData brokers, look out. The company best known for its privacy-focused browser unveils several new security tools. Here's how to try them out.April 11, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Security
How to see if your internet provider is overcharging you (or delivering slower speeds)A new regulation by the FCC requires ISPs to provide information about their services that most consumers never had easy access to.April 10, 2024 by Kyle Kucharski in Broadband