Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

A surprising number of home Wi-Fi networks are far less secure than their owners realize, and that gap can have real consequences for your privacy and personal data. Hardening your home internet isn't ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...