The Best VR Wi-Fi Routers Plus a Cool Trick: When Virtual Reality Gets Real
If you’re into virtual gaming — or virtual desktop, or any virtual apps for that matter — you must have been aware of Oculus’s Air Link. With luck, maybe you’ve …
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Asus Wi-Fi Broadcaster Explained: The Model Names and the Features
If you (are about to) own one of many Asus Wi-Fi routers, popular among home Wi-Fi broadcasters on the market, you’d likely notice its model name. Chance are it’s an …
Owning a (Tesla Model Y) EV: Driving, Charging, and that (Fun?) Range Anxiety
Today, September 29, 2021, marked my 9-month anniversary of driving an electric vehicle (EV). After almost 10,000 miles, the move from gas — internal combustion engine (ICE), to be precise …
Dual-band vs Tri-band Wi-Fi Explained: 2021’s New Bandwidth Question
For years, I’d received a lot of questions regarding Dual-band vs Tri-band in Wi-Fi routers. Folks were super undecided between broadcasters like the Netgear RAX200 vs RAX120 or the Asus …
Mesh Wi-Fi System Explained: How to Best Use Multiple Broadcasters
By now, you must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what they are. OK, they are the same thing. …
Wi-Fi Signal Strength Explained: That -70 dBm RSSI Value and How It Matters
You walk around the house and, at times, can see the Wi-Fi signal strength bars on your device move up or down. If you ever wonder what changes when you …
Tesla Full Self-Driving Explained: Is It Worth the $199 Monthly Subscription?
On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. If you think that price is too high, well, you kind of miss …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: Why It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
So, you want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of your yard or that tight corner in your attic prove …
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 (at the expected speeds), this post is for you. I’ll explain how things work and …
Synology NAS Security: How to Ensure Data Integrity (against Ransomware, etc.)
This post will explain all about Synology NAS security — you’ll know when to worry and when not to — and walk you through the steps of securing your server’s …
Device Connections Explained: Thunderbolt or Not, It’s All about USB-C
If you’re not sure of the differences between USB-C vs. Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 vs. USB 3.2, you’re not alone. But mind you, we’ve been in a pretty good …
Tesla Flat Tire on a Model Y and a Real Story of Driving without a “Donut”
Of dreadful things about driving a car, in my book, having a flat tire ranks among the top. There’s no way to prevent it effectively. It’s never good timing. And …
NAS Server Explained: Why It’s Cool, and You’d Want a Synology, Too!
Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was my Synology DS410 NAS server and not the smartphone I …
Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
More and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” or “take advantage” of their newly-minted Gigabit Internet or even Gig+ broadband connection …
