Deals! 🛒NAS Server Explained: Why It’s Cool, and You’d Want a Synology, Too!
24-min Read
Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
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.
Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability: How to Manage it Today
4-min Read
This post will walk you through the simple steps to turn off (and on) the Print Spooler service within the …
Ransomware Explained and Protection: What to Do Right Now to Stay Safe
12-min Read
For years, ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some malicious codes, …
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 …
SSD TRIM Command: How to Make Sure It’s Enabled on Your Computer
4-min Read
In solid-state drives (SSDs), TRIM is a command that helps, well, trim down the unnecessary writing to a solid-state drive …
Making the Most out of Free Wi-Fi: Turn One into Your Broadband Internet
9-min Read
This post will explain some different roles of a home Wi-Fi router and walk you through turning an Internet-ready free …
Parental Controls Explained and Why You Shouldn’t Pick a Router by It
5-min Read
Many of you have asked me for recommendations on a router (or mesh system) with “excellent Parental Controls.” It’s tricky …
Domain Name System Explained: Tips on Managing Your DNS Servers Properly
5-min Read
Domain name system, or DNS, is the phonebook of the Internet. It’s so essential that many companies want to provide …
Double NAT vs Single NAT: How to Best Handle an (ISP-Provided) Gateway
12-min Read
Ideally, you should use just one router for your home network. But sometimes there’s no choice, like when you have …
Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E Upgrade: How to Add Latest Wi-Fi to Your Computer Today
7-min Read
There are plenty of excellent routers to bring home nowadays that support Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E. In fact, I …
