Deals! 🛒Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
10-min Read
In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
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.
Home Wi-Fi Router Security: Practical Tips on Safeguarding Your Network
9-min Read
When your home Wi-Fi router security is compromised, among other things, your personal information is at risk. That happens quite …
Dual-band vs Tri-band vs Quad-band Wi-Fi: 2022’s All-New Bandwidth Question
14-min Read
For years, I’d received a lot of questions regarding Dual-band vs Tri-band in Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems. Folks were …
Tesla Data Usage: How I Hook My Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi Hotspot
7-min Read
I’ll share in this post how I hooked my Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi hotspots, which are free for all …
Home Network Setup for Best Wi-Fi Coverage and Performance: The Quick Tips
11-min Read
Recently I’ve received a lot of questions about getting the best Wi-Fi coverage — stuff I’d already covered a great …
Cable Modem Activation: How to Swap ISP-Provided Equipment with Your Own
7-min Read
If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might be paying around $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing …
Airtime Fairness Explained: Why You Should Cut Down on “Smart” Wi-Fi Devices
7-min Read
I’ve recently gotten a lot of questions about issues with Wi-Fi connection involving Smart Home devices and then some on …
Highspeed Fiber vs Cable Internet: ONT vs Modem, and What is DOCSIS, Anyway?
11-min Read
When it comes to land-based broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Cable vs Fiber-optic, or Fiber, for short. …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: Why It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
9-min Read
So, you want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of …
Internet or Wi-Fi Speed Test: How You Can Figure Out the Correct Numbers
17-min Read
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to do a proper Wi-Fi speed test or the right …
Router Management: Web Interface vs App and Popular Vendors’ Sad New Trend
11-min Read
If you followed my reviews on the latest Linksys Wi-Fi 6/E routers — including the MX5 Velop AX, the MR9600, …
Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E Windows 10 Driver Installation Guide: Unlock the 6GHz Band!
7-min Read
This post will work you through the process of getting your (newly added) Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E module to work …
Internet and Wi-Fi: A Popular Tech Case of Mistaken Identity
8-min Read
Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet …
Wi-Fi 6E Explained (vs Wi-Fi 6): The Highs and Lows of the New 6GHz Band
11-min Read
You might have heard of Wi-Fi 6E — the extension of the Wi-Fi 6 standard — with lots of buzz …
