Isolation works; until it doesn't.

As I've begun to build up my home network with more and more devices, I've needed to take careful considerations in the deployment of every part of it. Along the way, I've made plenty of mistakes.

Working from home by day, gaming and streaming by night? Defeating Wi-Fi dead zones is more important than ever. A mesh network system blankets your home with uninterrupted wireless coverage. These ...

Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...

Modern homes demand strong, reliable Wi-Fi, yet many struggle with dead zones, inconsistent speeds, and multiple devices. Mesh Wi-Fi systems now blanket 6,000+ sq ft with tri-band 6GHz signals, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...