How reliable is your internet connection? That depends a lot on how you measure “good” and in how many different ways. Conventional browser-based tests like the ever-popular Speedtest.net can give you a…
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6 genuinely helpful uses for the USB port on your router
The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging,…
Patch your Netgear router right now!
Most everyone thinks of routers as set-and-forget devices. But you should ditch that habit right about now, especially if you own a Netgear Nighthawk router or Wi-Fi 6 access point. Fixes for…
How to build your own router and firewall with Opnsense
Do you like fiddling with computers and fancy the idea of taking on a more advanced project? Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more…
Meet Wi-Fi 8, which trades speed for a more reliable experience
The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience. Wi-Fi 8, known…
Get more from your home network: 5 advanced tips for the hardcore
Fancy doing something more with your home network? Or are you already up and running with a NAS device, a simple server of some kind, or a bunch of smart home gadgets…
Fix your spotty home Wi-Fi signal with this simple $27 gadget
If you have patchy Wi-Fi in certain areas of your home, there’s an easy and affordable fix in the shape of this TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender. Now available for $27 at Amazon,…
More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network
So you’ve secured your router and ensured that all computers and other devices in your home have a stable connection to your network. You no longer have any problems with the internet….
More than Internet: 9 ways to maximize your home network
You have secured the router and ensured that all computers and other devices in your home have a stable connection to your small network, wireless or Ethernet. You no longer have any…
Meet Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience
The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience. Wi-Fi 8, known…