A cheap smart plug running years-old firmware can sit on the same network as the laptop you bank on. IoT isolation keeps one hacked gadget from reaching everything else — here’s the easy way and the thorough way to do it.

A new Wi-Fi 7 router can expose old smart-home limitations. Learn how 2.4 GHz setup, WPA3 compatibility, band steering and network isolation affect older bulbs, plugs, cameras and speakers—and how to reconnect them without weakening the entire network.

A guest or IoT network can separate smart TVs, streaming devices, cameras, and speakers from laptops, phones, work devices, and local files—but casting and remote-control features need testing.

Replacing your router does not have to mean resetting every smart bulb, camera and speaker. Preserve the right network settings and most devices can reconnect automatically.

Your smart TV or FireStick might ask you to update its firmware, but what does that mean? Discover how firmware is different from software, and how it can help you secure your home network.

Learn how DD-WRT relates to DLNA, UPnP, smart TVs, media sharing, gaming, and router security in a modern connected home.