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.
Since I first published the post on how to turn a router into a NAS server, I’ve received multiple inquiries on making that “server” a Time Machine backup destination. In other words, folks want a Time Capsule alternative. And that makes sense since Apple got out of the networking business …
Netgear’s Orbi Armor Update, the latest firmware that includes real-time online protection is now available as a public beta. I tried it out, and it worked. However, updating to this firmware is not a walk in the park, though it’s not exactly hard. This post will walk you through this …
It was a nasty surprise. That’s right! If your Internet data usage suddenly increases by ten times your average monthly usage, something is definitely wrong! In this case, it was all about the Wi-Fi password or, more precisely, how you’re supposed to keep it secret. Home Wi-Fi security breach, a …
Last month, the FBI asked the public to help curb the spread and damage of the VPNFilter malware by rebooting their home router. I guess nobody listened since today that threat is still alive, according to a report from Cisco’s Talos security unit. It has affected even more router models. Even …
When extending a network, you should always use network cables. Connecting an access point to an existing router via cable, for example, is the best way to extend your Wi-Fi network without losing performance. But getting our home wired can be challenging, sometimes not even possible. And that’s where Powerline …
