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 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
You must have experienced it. You got a new (possibly expensive) router or Wi-Fi system, but it failed to meet your expectations for performance or coverage. Over the years, I’ve received plenty of emails and messages about how my Wi-Fi picks turned out to be underwhelming. This post aims to explain, … Continue Reading
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable vs. Fiber, for short. This post will briefly explain the two and offer tips for handling their broadband terminal devices: the Cable modem vs. the Fiber-optic ONT. You’ll walk away … Continue Reading
The reasons on the surface behind why the US government consider banning TP-Link routers.
When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network switches. This post explains them in simple terms and helps you get started with one. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to understand what a router is, though you’ll get … Continue Reading
