The popular router firmware now uses Alpine Linux's apk package manager, among many other changes.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Netgear, one of the most popular of router vendors, has issued ...

If a router's firmware is outdated, it may no longer receive critical updates, leaving the device vulnerable to hackers who ...

Along with allowing hackers to easily install dangerous cyber bugs, older routers can also cause other issues, such as slow speeds, compatibility issues with new devices, limited coverage around homes ...

When things are working fine, it's easy to assume that software updates are unnecessary. But almost every device around you ...

Generally speaking, the biggest interaction users have with their router is an occasional turn-it-on-and-off-again when a slowdown occurs. This neglect, however, could be putting their data and even ...

We stay on top of updates for our phones and laptops. Some of us even make sure our smartwatches and security cameras are running the latest firmware. But routers often get overlooked. If it's working ...

Frustrated by slow Wi-Fi? Before blaming your provider, explore your router's settings. Optimizing wireless channels, ...