The Ultimate Guide to a Secure & Fast Home Network (2025)
Your home network is the backbone of everything you do online — streaming, remote work, gaming, smart home gadgets, and more. If it’s slow or insecure, everything suffers. I’ve spent years as a sysadmin keeping enterprise networks safe and speedy. The same principles apply at home, just scaled down. Here’s how to make your network bulletproof for 2025. 1. Stop Renting Your Router (Save $120+/Year) The Problem: Your ISP’s rental router is usually outdated, overpriced, and underpowered. You’re paying $10-15/month for hardware that costs $60 to buy. ...