🛒Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
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In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
Explainers
Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Cable Modem Activation: How to Ditch that ISP-Provided Gatway
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If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might pay around a $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing …
dBi: Wi-Fi Broadcasting Power and Antenna Explained—There’s no “High-Gain”
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This post is a supplement to my other piece on dBm. I’ll explain here how a router’s antennas work and …
Driving Automation Explained: Why (Existing) Teslas Will Never Get “There”
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In mid-2021, Tesla removed RADAR from its Model Y and Model 3 fleet to transit to its “Tesla Vision” self-driving …
Tesla Full Self-Driving, Explained: A $199/month (Almost) Empty Promise
11 Min Read
On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. Update: The price …
Router Management: Web Interface vs. App and Popular Vendors’ Sad New Trend
9 Min Read
If you followed my reviews on the latest Linksys and Netgear routers, you’d note how I lamented the fact, among …
Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E Windows 10 Driver Installation Guide: Unlock the 6GHz Band!
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This post will work you through getting your Intel AX210 or AX211 Wi-Fi 6E module to work fully on a …
Internet and Wi-Fi: A Popular Tech Case of Mistaken Identity
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Sometimes, an obvious thing to one isn’t so much so to another. Case in point: The fact that the Internet …
Wi-Fi 6E Explained (vs. Wi-Fi 6): The Highs and Lows of the New 6GHz Band
10 Min Read
You might have heard of Wi-Fi 6E—the extension of the Wi-Fi 6 standard—with lots of buzz words and superlative likes …
Making the Most out of Free Wi-Fi: Turn One into Your Broadband Internet
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This post will explain some different roles of a home Wi-Fi router and walk you through the process of turning …
