Black Friday is just a few hours away and the big retailers have already cut the prices of popular Wi-Fi mesh router systems.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Jon Reed is a senior editor overseeing coverage for CNET's home, energy and utilities category. Jon has over a decade of experience of writing and reporting as a statehouse reporter in Columbus ...