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.
This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a well-known mesh brand, including its brief history, what to expect from it, and its general pros and cons. While a specific mesh set’s performance depends on its hardware, each Deco variant generally shares common attributes available to the brand’s … Continue Reading
IP reservation is the process of assigning a specific IP address to a device, such as a computer, so it receives the same address each time it (re)connects to the network, such as when you restart it or the network’s router. This post explains when IP reservation applies and how … Continue Reading
This post will walk you through how to combine two or more ASUS routers to create a high-performing, seamless AiMesh setup. “Well-performing” is the key here, and you might want to pay close attention to the details. This post is part of my series on ASUS’s AiMesh, a popular way … Continue Reading
In a network, everything goes through the router. As a result, its security determines the entire system’s overall security. This post explains simple steps to keep your Wi-Fi router secure, enough to give you peace of mind. Security is nuanced—the only way to be absolutely secure in networking is to … Continue Reading
If you have gotten yourself a new Wi-Fi 7 router or system, congratulations! Today, it’s its 2nd anniversary. The standard was certified on January 8, 2024. With that, let’s talk about its successor: Wi-Fi 8. This latest wireless standard became almost a real thing with the NeoCore concept router ASUS … Continue Reading
If you haven’t been under a rock, or maybe even if you have, you must have heard of artificial intelligence—the term “AI” is everywhere nowadays. And whether or not you’re aware, your foreseeable future is likely attached to it, for better or for worse. So what is AI, exactly? Is … Continue Reading
Since the original version of Windows 11 (21H2) became available in late 2021, and especially since my post on how to do so on unsupported hardware, I’ve received numerous requests for help overcoming a wide range of Windows 11 upgrade errors, particularly those with cryptic messages. This post offers easy-to-follow … Continue Reading
There are so many Wi-Fi systems on the market, and this post will point you in the right direction and help you pick the best mesh for your home. A suitable network system is more than just the performance or Wi-Fi coverage. It’s also about the cost, features, customizability, and, … Continue Reading
