Zyxel XGS1250-12 Multi-Gigabit Switch Review: A Solid Gateway to 10Gbps
If you truly want to enjoy Gigabit Internet (or faster broadband), you need to upgrade your local wired network to Multi-Gig — there’s no way out of it. And in …
Windows 11: What We Learn from the ISO Leak
Microsoft is poised to announce its (supposedly) all-new Windows operating system on June 24th. If you’re wondering what the name of the new OS will be, the fact the event …
Best Home Mesh Brands in Brief: AiMesh, eero, Orbi, Google, Velop, and More
Folks have been asking me to compare popular home mesh Wi-Fi systems of different vendors. Stuff like eero vs. Netgear Orbi, TP-Link Deco vs. Linksys Velop, Google Wifi vs. AiMesh, …
Ransomware Protection: What It Is and How to Stay Safe
For years, ransomware has been a huge security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some malicious codes, it’s now considered a type of terrorism, and rightfully so. …
TP-Link Archer AX73 Review: An Easy Wi-Fi 6 Choice for a Medium Home
TP-Link seems to try to fill in all the slots of Wi-Fi 6, case in point, the TP-Link Archer AX73. This dual-band AX5400 router is an incremental improvement from the …
Can’t Connect or Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Here’s How to Likely Fix It
If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals, disconnections, or can’t connect a device to your network, either at all or at the expected speeds, this post is for you. I’ll explain …
Internet or Wi-Fi Speed Test: How You Can Figure Out the Correct Numbers
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to do a proper Wi-Fi speed test or the right way to figure out how fast your Internet actually is. …
QNAP QHora-301W Review: Reliable but Still Sorely Lacking
The QHora-301W Dual 10G wifi 6 AX3600 SD-WAN router — the very first Wi-Fi broadcaster from QNAP, a known NAS server maker — is intriguing. As the name suggests, there …
Opt-out of Amazon Sidewalk Before It’s Too Late. Don’t Wait!
If you haven’t heard of it, Amazon Sidewalk is a nice-sounding concept that you likely don’t want to be a part of. Why? Well, the fact that you have only …
Synology DSM 7.0 RC (Release Candidate) Now Available
Here’s some good news for fans of Synology NAS servers. The NAS vendor just made available the release candidate version of its long-anticipated DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.0. Synology DSM 7.0 …
Router Management: Web Interface vs. App and the Trend Linksys Typifies
If you followed my reviews on the latest Linksys Wi-Fi 6/E routers, including the MX5 Velop AX, the MR9600, the MR7500, you’d note how I lamented the fact, among other …
WD Unveils SanDisk Professional Brand with a Slew of New and Exciting Storage Devices for Professionals and Gamers
If you use hard drives or generally computer storage, you must have heard of Western Digital. You might not have been aware that the company actually uses its full name …
Select Netgear Routers and Mesh Systems Get Smart Parental Controls
Parenting is rough, and if you’re looking for an easy way to make you feel like you’re good at it, Netgear has something of interest. The networking vendor announced today …
Home Wi-Fi Explained: Hertz, Frequency Bands, Streams, Channels, Range, Speeds, and a Lot More
Wi-Fi — the familiar name of the 802.11xx networking standards — is an essential cord-cutting invention. Just imagine how your smartphone or tablet would be without your home Wi-Fi. So, …
