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Should you buy or rent your router from your internet service provider?

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Internet service providers often offer their routers for a monthly fee, and some let you buy the equipment outright.

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A VPN offers increased privacy, but won't do you much good if the connection drops. Kill switches ensure you're always using a VPN when it matters.

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Using a VPN has plenty of benefits, but should you have yours enabled all the time? Think carefully about what yours is doing to decide.

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

A free VPN might seem like a great deal, but they're not all created equal. While you can expect some compromises, you shouldn't use any old service.

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:45:15 +0000

The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.