If you have iOS 14 or later on your iPhone (or iPadOS 14 on an iPad), then you might have seen an app ask permission to "find and connect to devices on your local network." It's not always clear what ...

Since Apple sunsetted macOS’s remote network connector, Back to My Mac, I have looked for a system that would provide full access to devices on my home LAN when I was outside the network (see “Apple ...

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The pop-up message “Website wants to look for and connect to any device on your local network” is a new permission prompt in Chrome or Edge that appears when you visit some specific websites. This new ...

It’s not Santa or his sleigh, but trucks like these bring presents of another kind: the gift of fiber connectivity. Many cities, like mine, are starting to see painted symbols dotting the streets.

Connecting a new device or troubleshooting your network? Here’s how to find any type of network security key. Confused about network security keys? You’re not alone. This guide includes step-by-step ...

So now that macOS Sequoia is here, half the apps on my machine are asking for permission to "access local network resources", but is there an explanation somewhere about what that actually means? Do ...

Got a small network, home network, medium-size network – even an enterprise network – and want to get the most out of it? Then I’ve got good news for you: 10 free pieces of software that can make your ...