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. …
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No-nonsense how-tos and explainers — you sure will learn a thing or two.
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 …
Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability: How to Manage it Today
This post will walk you through the simple steps to turn off (and on) the Print Spooler service within the Windows operating system. You can apply the steps to any …
Ransomware Explained and Protection: What to Do Right Now 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. …
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, …
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. …
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 …
Home Wi-Fi Explained: Hertz, Bands, Streams, Channels, Range, and More
Wi-Fi — the familiar name of the 802.11x networking standards — is an essential cord-cutting invention. Just imagine how your smartphone or tablet would be without your home Wi-Fi. So, …
Going Gig+ Broadband? Keep Tab of Your MTU and Jumbo Frame
Generally, you don’t need to worry about MTU and Jumbo Frame. In a network, these are taking place behind the scenes. However, as more and more get Gigabit-class or even …
Real Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E Driver that Enables the 6GHz Band: Download It Here!
This post will work you through the process of getting your (newly added) Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E module to work fully on a Windows computer. Specifically, you’ll be able to …
Internet and Wi-Fi in 2021: Still a Tango of Two Different Things
Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet and Wi-Fi are two different things. I’ve received so many …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: The Steps to Do It Right
We tend to only care about broadband Internet troubleshooting when there’s no connection. But of course! There’s no need to do anything when all is well. The problem is you …
Gaming Routers Explained: How Latency Kills (Your DPS)
You play online games a lot and think it’s now time to get the best gaming router so you can move to the next level. You’re onto something there! But …
