An open-access network can offer fast fiber, but it works differently than what's offered by typical broadband providers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist ...

A wide area network spans a large geographic area such as a city, state, or country. It can be private to connect parts of a business, or it can be public to connect smaller networks. The easiest way ...

You must have heard of "VPN". You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how it keeps your network "secure" as if you knew better. So, what is a VPN exactly? Is it all that good? If ...