Deals! 🛒Synology Mesh Review: A Friendly Way to Create a Pro Wi-Fi System at Home
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Synology first added mesh capability to its Wi-Fi 5 router back in October 2018 with the release of the MR2200ac. …
How-Tos
Detailed posts on the way stuff works and how to get things done.
No matter how inexperienced you’re, you’ll be in the know, even a pro on the subjects of home networking, digital storage, and other matters, when through with these posts. Put aside some time. Curiosity is the only requirement.
Double NAT vs Single NAT: How to Best Handle an (ISP-Provided) Gateway
13-min Read
This post helps you deal with the situation where you want to improve your home Wi-Fi network yet can’t (or …
Getting Real with Virtual Reality: Bandwidth Tips and Five Best VR Wi-Fi Routers
10-min Read
Since Oculus introduced Air Link in mid-2021, getting your VR headset connected wirelessly via Wi-Fi has been a new trend. …
It’s a Solid! How Networking Speed Testing is Done for Dong Knows Tech’s Reviews
9-min Read
If you ever wonder how I test networking devices, including Wi-Fi broadcasters (routers and access points) and switches, for reviews …
Internet or Wi-Fi Speed Test: How You Can Figure Out the Correct Numbers
10-min Read
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to do a proper Wi-Fi speed test or the right …
Ransomware Explained, Prevention, and Contingency: Simple Ways to Stay Safe
12-min Read
For almost a decade — and counting — ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. …
Merlin Firmware: What It Is and How Select Asus Wi-Fi Routers Get Extra Magic
11-min Read
If you’ve never heard of Merlin firmware, no, I’m not talking about wizards, just regular Wi-Fi tech, which is cooler …
Asus AiMesh Setup Guide: Getting Your Wi-Fi System Up and Running Optimally
16-min Read
This post will walk you through the steps of turning two or more routers into a well-performing and seamless Asus …
Home Wi-Fi Settings Explained: SSID, Smart Connect, WPS, WPA, and Many More
14-min Read
When configuring a home router, you’ll run into many Wi-Fi settings with cryptic names. Often, you have no idea what …
Windows 11 Upgrade on Unsupported Hardware: Tricks to 100% Bypass TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and other Ridiculous Requirements
10-min Read
This post will walk you through detailed steps to perform an in-place Windows 11 installation or upgrade on unsupported hardware …
Tips on Getting High-Speed Internet: It’s Fiber vs Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs Modem
12-min Read
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial cable vs Fiber-optic, or Cable …
Microsoft Account is a Raw Deal: How to 100% Avoid It on a Windows Computer
6-min Read
This post will help you deal with that dreadful practice of Microsoft where it forces you to use an online …
Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Best Tips to Fix Those Common Connection Issues
28-min Read
If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals, disconnections, or can’t connect a device to your network (at the expected speeds), this …
5.9GHz Wi-Fi 6 Explained: How UNII-4 Is a Boon for Wireless Mesh Systems
8-min Read
With the release of the Synology RT6600ax and the upcoming Asus GT-AX11000 Pro and ZenWiFi Pro XT12, you might have …
