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 have some idea about that they are. OK, they are the same thing. If … Read More
Explainers
Online Media Explained and How to Stay Safe: It’s All on You!
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions concerning safety. Those along the line of “how to protect my computer from online threats” or “how to be safe in this age … Read More
Dynamic DNS Explained and How to Set Up Yours Like a Pro
Dynamic DNS, or DDNS, is one of the most powerful features in a home Wi-Fi router. It’s the base for hosting many services within your home network. Examples of these … Read More
Gaming Router Explained and How to Pick the Right One to Win
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 … Read More
VPN Explained: Is it Really Good for Privacy, How to Get One for Free?
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials. Hell, you might be even be using one right now and want to brag about how secure your network is. So … Read More
Wi-Fi Router Explained and How to Pick a Perfect One for Yourself
A big part of the emails galore I get daily includes those asking for a specific router or mesh recommendation. Some readers even sent me a detailed sketch of their … Read More
Wi-Fi Router USB Port Explained: How to Turn One into a NAS Server
When it comes to network storage, I’d recommend a NAS server. But a good server can be expensive; plus, not everyone wants or has time to configure all the features. … Read More
Web Interface vs. Mobile App and the Trick for New Linksys Routers
If you have followed my reviews on the latest Linksys Wi-Fi 6 routers, including the MX5 Velop AX, the MR9600, and the MR7350, you’d note how I lamented the fact, … Read More
Why It’s (Still) OK to Delay Upgrading Your Home to Wi-Fi 6
It’s been more than two years since Wi-Fi 6 (or 802.11ax) — the sizable upgrade to the existing Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) — became commercially available. Since then, I’ve reviewed more … Read More
Guest Wi-Fi Network Explained: No, It’s Not Really for Your IoT Devices
I’ve received a lot of questions relating to the Guest Wi-Fi network in the past couple of months, especially since the reviews the Asus ZenWiFi AX of which the feature … Read More