How-tos are detailed posts that explain how stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos on Dong Knows Tech are based on real-world experience or hands-on testing.
If you’re looking to upgrade your AMD-based computer, be it a desktop or a laptop, to Wi-Fi 7, the Qualcomm NCM865 chip, first available via the ready-made MSI HERALD-BE NCM865 PCIe add-on adapter for desktop, is the answer. This Wi-Fi chip also supports Intel-based computers, but in this case, you’re better … Continue Reading
Since mid-2020, many of you have sent me questions asking about how to conserve Internet bandwidth—that is, how to not go over a monthly data cap. Apparently, even after the pandemic, working from home and the new streaming habit causes more problems than revealing the real couch potatoes we’ve all … Continue Reading
To enjoy Wi-Fi 7, you need a broadcaster (a router or access point) supporting the new wireless standard—here are the growing lists of the standard’s best routers and mesh systems available today. Then, you need a computer client. Smartphones, like the Pixel 8 Pro or One Plus 11 5G, generally … Continue Reading
This post is a primer on Linksys Velop, a popular brand for home mesh-ready routers and purpose-built systems. While the performance of each hardware unit (and mesh set) varies depending on their hardware specs, all Velop variants share the same firmware and, therefore, a similar set of networking/Wi-Fi features and … Continue Reading
You often play online games and think it’s time to get the best gaming router to reach the next level. You’re onto something there! But have you ever asked yourself what exactly constitutes a “gaming router”? If you’re new in the game—a noob—and don’t even know what “noob” or “DPS” … Continue Reading
On January 4, 2023, ASUS unveiled its new ExpertWiFi product line. After unsurprisingly missing the initial availability target, initially set for “the first quarter of 2023, ” the networking vendor is finally shipping the ExpertWiFi EBR63 standalone router. There will soon be more hardware options, including those supporting Wi-Fi 7. … Continue Reading
You might have noticed by now how I’m a big fan of using network cables—as opposed to Wi-Fi—as a way to extend a home network. While it might sound counterintuitive, getting your home wired is the only way to get the best-performing Wi-Fi network. A wired network is also a … Continue Reading
If you ever wonder how I perform networking speed testing on devices—including Wi-Fi access points (standalone or housed within Wi-Fi routers/ mesh systems, or extenders) and switches—for reviews on this website, you’re reading the right post. Take note: An access point is the minimum requirement to create a Wi-Fi network. … Continue Reading
