Explainers — the name is self-explanatory.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’re not sure of the differences between USB-C vs. Thunderbolt (3) or between USB 3.0 vs. USB 3.2, you’re not alone. But mind you, we’ve been in a pretty …
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 …
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 …
For years, ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some malicious codes, it’s now considered a type of terrorism, and rightfully so. …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
