IP Reservation, Explained: Steps to Assign a Persistent IP Address to a Connected Device
7 Min Read
IP reservation is the process of assigning a specific IP address to a device, such as a computer, so it …
Explainers
Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Picking the Best AiMesh Combo: Real-world Tested Rules and Tips on Building a Wi-Fi System of Mixed ASUS Routers
10 Min Read
This post will walk you through combining two or more ASUS routers for a well-performing, seamless AiMesh setup. “Well-performing” is the …
Home Wi-Fi Settings, Explained: SSID, Smart Connect, WPS, WPA, MLO, and Many More
16 Min Read
When configuring a home router, you’ll run into many Wi-Fi settings with cryptic names. If you have no idea what …
Wi-Fi 8, Explained: The New Standard to Actualize Wi-Fi 7’s Performance Promise
4 Min Read
If you have gotten yourself a new Wi-Fi 7 router or system, congratulations! Today, it’s its 2nd anniversary. The standard …
Artificial Intelligence, Explained: How AI Is Exciting and the Ways It Might Spell Our Doom
14 Min Read
If you haven’t been under a rock, or maybe even if you have, you must have heard of artificial intelligence—the …
File Systems and Partitions, Explained: Tips on Taking Control of Your Computer’s Storage
13 Min Read
You might never have heard of the file system, but when you use a computer or any device that stores data, you …
Mesh Wi-Fi System Buying Guide: Tips on Picking the Best for Your Home
8 Min Read
There are so many Wi-Fi systems on the market, and this post will point you in the right direction and …
Your Router Is Not That Fast: How Wi-Fi Works vs. Marketing Langue
8 Min Read
You must have experienced it. You got a new (possibly expensive) router or Wi-Fi system, but it failed to meet …
Land-Based High-Speed Internet, Explained: It’s Fiber vs. Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs. Modem
11 Min Read
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable …
Network Switches, Explained: Ports, Uplink, Managed, Unmanaged, Layers, PoE, and More
9 Min Read
When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network …
