Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
This post is part of a series designed for anyone who wants to build a home network from scratch, including the uninitiated. That said, if you’re new to home networking, this is a good place to start. And if you have set up a router before, this piece can be …
In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” or “take advantage” of their newly-minted ultra-fast broadband connection—one that can deliver Gigabit of download speed or even faster. The Internet has been getting faster and faster, and that’s exciting! …
If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might pay around a $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing the ISP-provided equipment, namely the Internet gateway, with a cable modem of your own will eliminate that monthly cost. Over time the savings will more than pay for the hardware …
In mid-2021, Tesla removed RADAR from its Model Y and Model 3 fleet to transit to its ” Tesla Vision” self-driving approach. My 2021 Model Y Long Range, delivered on the last day of 2020, was among the last that still has this sensor, which supposedly plays a part in …
On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. Update: The price was lowered to $99/month in April 2024 If you think that price is too high, well, you kind of miss the point! But, cost-wise, that’s quite reasonable considering the nutty …
If you followed my reviews on the latest Linksys and NETGEAR routers, you’d note how I lamented the fact, among other things, that the vendors insisted on the mobile app for the setup process, instead of the web interface. There’s been a trend in home networking where the vendor forces …
This post will work you through getting your Intel AX210 or AX211 Wi-Fi 6E module to work fully on a Windows 10 computer. Specifically, you’ll be able to connect your device to a Wi-Fi 6E router using the new 6GHz band. This post supplements the piece in which I explained …
