Friday’s DDoS attack on Dyn’s domain name servers was unprecedented. The attack utilized a botnet made up of “internet of things” (IoT) devices (think: smart TVs, DVRs, and internet-connected cameras) to take down a major piece of internet infrastructure. The result? For most of Friday, people across the United States and some parts of Europe were unable to access sites like Amazon, Twitter, CNN, PayPal, Spotify and more. Here’s what we know so far.

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If you’re still rocking an old 802.11n or (gasp) even an 802.11g wireless router at home, it’s past time to upgrade to the latest and greatest. But with so many models on sale from a dizzying array of vendors, shopping for a router can turn your brain into a dead zone. So we want to hear from our readers: Which router should power your home network?

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I’m so thankful that I can do my nomad thing in an era where now-indispensable travel resources like Google Maps, TripAdvisor, WiFi, and Airbnb exist. They make what I do entirely possible. With Airbnb, I can bounce around and set up a new home base in different countries with a few clicks of a button, and I don’t have to pay out the wazoo for a hotel room. Without a doubt, Airbnb has been one juicy, giant cherry on top of my sweet travels.

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If you have any lingering goals you want to accomplish this year, now is a great time to renew your focus on them. The last few months of the year are prime to buckle down on them, end on a high note, and start off next year strong.

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CyberPower backup power supplies, a $120 smartphone, and a cordless Hoover vacuum lead off Monday’s best deals.

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