Why I Still Use a TP-Link Router

It's not every day that Wi-Fi routers make headlines, but TP-Link has had more than its fair share over the past six months. Three different US departments are investigating it for ties to Chinese cyberattacks and potential predatory pricing. That's a lot of bad press, but it hasn't been enough for me to buy a new Wi-Fi router yet. I've been covering the internet world for more than six years, and for the past two, I've used a TP-Link router. I can honestly say I've never had an issue with it -- minimal buffering, solid range and no outages (that I could blame on the router, anyways). In our recent round of Wi-Fi router testing, TP-Link performed admirably, earning our pick for the best budget router. It's been a thorny issue to navigate for me personally, and for readers. Can I honestly recommend a company that's facing a potential ban in the US? Is my own data at risk? Do I need to replace my router? Locating local internet providers These questions started swirling around in my ... Read full article.