ASUS AiMesh Overview: Years-Long Effort to Better Wi-Fi Coverage
5 Min Read
AiMesh is a free feature available in all routers since the beginning of 2018, starting with the RT-AC86U, initially as …
Explainers
Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Wi-Fi Range Explained: Great Expectations vs. Harsh Reality of the Invisible Magic
4 Min Read
One of the most essential elements of a home router is its Wi-Fi range. Wireless signals are invisible, so how …
HDD vs. SSD: Everything You Need To Know about Conventional Digital Storage and the General Idea of Computing
19 Min Read
You must have heard of hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Some of you might have even used the …
Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The 1-2-3, A-B-C of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery
14 Min Read
If you’re unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that …
Virtual Private Network, Explained: Its Usefulness vs. the Misleading Privacy and Half-Truth Security Claims, Plus How to Get Free VPN
13 Min Read
You must have heard of “VPN”. You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how …
10Gbps Internet’s Real-World Experience: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ultimate Broadband Connection
9 Min Read
March 2022 was when I first entered the realm of 10Gbps Internet with a Sonic fiber-optic plan, which has since …
Wi-Fi Access Points, Explained: Tips on Building a Serious Wired Home Wi-Fi Network
7 Min Read
Wi-Fi access points (WAPs, or APs) are wireless signal host devices (a.k.a. broadcasters) that can handle multiple Wi-Fi-enabled clients simultaneously. …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: How It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
12 Min Read
You want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of your …
Online Security and Privacy Risks: Be Aware of that Hidden Potential Danger within Your Wi-Fi Router
16 Min Read
If you have been following my router reviews, you’ll note that I have increasingly mentioned the “online privacy risks” notion. …
Double NAT vs. Single NAT: How to Best Handle an (ISP-Provided) Gateway, or an Existing Router, When Expanding Your Network
15 Min Read
This post helps you deal with the situation where you want to improve your home Wi-Fi network yet can’t (or …
