Networking

When you get a new router from Spectrum, the first thing you should do is change the default WiFi network name and password. This will make it easier for you to remember your WiFi password. And it will also make it more difficult for hackers to breach your network and steal your private information, such as your bank details. Here’s …

The first thing you should do when you get a new WiFi router is change your network’s default name and password. Even if you’ve already changed your password, the Wi-Fi Alliance recommends you change it at least once a year. Here’s everything you need to know about how to change your WiFi network’s name and password on a Windows or …

If you love the new McCafé, you’ll be glad to hear that McDonald’s offers free WiFi at most of their locations. In fact, participating locations have faster WiFi than most public WiFi services. With download speeds of 58 Mbps and upload speeds of 14 Mbps, you can actually stream movies while you enjoy a Big Mac. This makes it a …

Port forwarding can help you set up a Minecraft server, access your files and desktop remotely, improve your internet connection speeds, and more. While it might seem complicated, once you understand what port forwarding is and how it works, it can be quite simple. Here’s how to forward ports on your router using a Mac or Windows 10 PC. What …

Zoom recently added a feature that lets you show up to your next meeting as a dog, cat, fox, and other cute animals. The new Avatars will mirror your head movements and facial expressions, giving you a fun way to interact with your friends or hide your appearance during a meeting. Here’s how to use Avatars before or during a …

There are several reasons why you might want to reset your router or modem to factory settings. Perhaps you want to sell your devices. Or maybe you want to reset your IP address. Whatever the case, here’s how to reset your router and modem. Warning: Resetting your router or modem will erase all your custom settings. Make sure to have …

After you log into a WiFi network once, your Windows 10 computer can remember the password and automatically log in for you. So, it’s no wonder that many of us forget WiFi passwords over time. Here’s how to find the WiFi password for any network you have joined on your Windows 10 PC. If you are having problems with your …

No one likes being bombarded by pop-up ads, but every once in a while you do need them. Some sites still require that you add information to a pop-up window. Or maybe you can’t view a video or page because it is being blocked by Safari’s pop-up blocker. No matter what the reason, here’s how to allow pop-ups on Safari. …

Sometimes, you might have a hard time accessing certain websites, or you can’t connect to them at all. When that happens, your first instinct might be to call your internet service provider and ask them what’s causing the problem. However, you can do a little sleuthing on your computer and find out the reason for yourself. Here’s how to run …

Have you received an email with a ZIP file attachment, and you didn’t know what to do with it? Just like regular digital folders, you can easily open a ZIP file on almost any computer or operating system. But, unlike regular folders, you need more than just a simple double-click to use the files inside it. Here’s how to open a …