🛒Network Wiring, Explained: How to Get Your Home Wired (Almost) Like a Pro
17 Min Read
You might have noticed by now how I’m a big fan of using network cables—as opposed to Wi-Fi—as a way …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
It’s a Solid! How Dong Knows Tech Does Networking Speed Testing for Its In-Depth Hardware Reviews
12 Min Read
If you ever wonder how I perform networking speed testing on devices—including Wi-Fi broadcasters (routers, mesh systems, and access points) …
Dual-band vs. Tri-band vs. Quad-band: Wi-Fi 7 and that Burning Wi-Fi Bandwidth Question
15 Min Read
How the Wi-Fi bandwidth works has always been a mystery—we can’t put our finger on it. The hyped-up numbers thrown …
How I Managed to Build a Real Wi-Fi 7 Computer Only to Realize It Wasn’t Worth the Effort, for Now
6 Min Read
For the official Wi-Fi performance numbers for reviews on this website, I generally need a computer-based client. So, for the …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Misinformation, and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
16 Min Read
I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
The Evolution of Home Wi-Fi: Hertz, Bands, Streams, Channels, Range, and More
16 Min Read
This is an umbrella post on Wi-Fi, the familiar name of the 802.11x networking standards. For the past two decades, …
Home Wi-Fi Settings Explained: SSID, Smart Connect, WPS, WPA, and Many More
17 Min Read
When configuring a home router, you’ll run into many Wi-Fi settings with cryptic names. If you have no idea what …
Tips on Getting High-Speed Internet: It’s Fiber vs. Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs. Modem
13 Min Read
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable …
ASUS Wi-Fi Hardware 101: Features, Real-world Performances, Models, and More
7 Min Read
If you have questions like “What’s the best ASUS router / Zenwifi mesh system?”—you’re reading the right post. It includes …
Extending Coverage the Easy Way: A Guide to Picking the Best Wi-Fi Extenders
9 Min Read
In case it’s not clear, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders—often incorrectly referred to as “Wi-Fi boosters” which don’t …
