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It’s mid-2020, and you wonder which router to get between Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6. That’s a good question. And it will continue to be one for years. Wi-Fi 6 (or 802.11ax)—the sizable upgrade to the existing Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)—has been commercially available for a few years now. Since then, …
Looking to get Wi-Fi 6 explained adequately? You’re at the right place! Since its first commercial viability in early 2019, the new Wi-Fi standard has proven to be confusing from the get-go. Among other things, it seems impossible to match a router’s marketing specs and what it can realistically deliver. …
Generally, you can always throw in some money to get a better Windows 10 experience, like upgrading your computer to a fast solid-state drive (SSD) or get a new computer that has a stock NVMe or at least a standard SATA SSD. And you should do that if your computer …
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 …
I received the text in the screenshot above just yesterday. Behind it was another upsetting story about online scams. This kind of scam happens all year long but is more prevalent during the U.S Tax season. A couple of friends asked me for help on this matter in the past …
When logging in, especially the first time, the Start Menu in Windows 10 greets you with a ton of junk tiles. Many of them are shortcuts for trial applications that Microsoft wants to coerce you into using. At the same time, useful icons, like the familiar “This PC” or “Control …
The Arlo Ultra—Arlo’s first security camera since its spin-off from NETGEAR—is once again available for purchase, starting today. The camera’s initial launch was back in January, but Arlo pulled it from the market soon after due to some technical issues. Compared with the existing Arlo Pro 2, the Ultra is …
