Deals! 🛒Asus RT-BE96U Review: An Exciting AiMesh Router with Real Wi-Fi 7
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The RT-BE96U is Asus’s first Wi-Fi 7 router but far from the first of its type. Yet, it turned out …
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Linksys Velop Pro 7 Review: Elegant Design Meets Subdued Performance
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Linksys’s first Wi-Fi 7 hardware, the Velop Pro 7 BE11000, sure is sexy. It comes in a legit “designer” look. …
Linksys Velop Smart Wi-Fi Overview: A Flexible yet Stagnant Mesh Platform
9 Min Read
This post is a primer on Linksys Velop, a popular brand for home mesh-ready routers and purpose-built systems. While the …
TP-Link EasyMesh, Explained (vs OneMesh): Untangling that Add-on DIY Wi-Fi Mess
9 Min Read
If I put “TP-Link” and “mesh” in a sentence, you’d likely think of the popular Deco family. And you’re not …
Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen Review (vs 1st Gen): An Excellent but Minor Streaming Upgrade
10 Min Read
On September 20, 2023, Amazon announced the latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen to be available by the …
Amazon eero Max 7 First Take (vs TP-Link Deco BE85): True multi-Gigabit but Grossly Overpriced
7 Min Read
Today, October 26, 2023, is when you can officially buy the eero Max 7, Amazon’s first foray into the realm …
TP-Link BE9300 Archer BE550 Review: A Tale of Two(?) Affordable Wi-Fi 7 Routers
11 Min Read
The TP-Link BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router dropped with a bang earlier this month. It’s the most affordable Wi-Fi 7 …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Misinformation, and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
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I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
EnGenius FIT Review (with FitCon100 Controller): DIY Mesh Wi-Fi Made Relatively Simple
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For years, TP-Link’s Omada has been one of my favorite DIY mesh systems using multiple Wi-Fi access points (WAPs). Now, …
EnGenius EWS850-FIT (formerly EWS850AP) Review: An Excellent Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
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The EnGenius EWS850-FIT (once EWS850AP) is a standalone outdoor Wireless Wi-Fi 6 access point (WAP) and differs significantly from the …
EnGenius EWS377-FIT Review: A Straightforward and Versatile Access Point
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At the current street price of $150, the EnGenius EWS377-FIT is an excellent alternative to the ECW230 released two years …
Netgear Orbi 970 Series: Partial Wi-Fi 7, Full Multi-Gig, and a Major Sticker Shock
9 Min Read
Netgear today announced its arguably most consequential mesh system, the Wi-Fi 7 Orbi 970 Series. Right off the bat, the …
eero PoE 6 AP Review: The Amazon Gateway’s Much-Needed Wi-Fi Companion
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There’s nothing new about the Amazon eero PoE 6 other than it’s from a company that, before this, only made …
Comcast’s New Storm-Ready WiFi: A Glorifed xFi Extender with a Backup Battery
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Comcast today announced the Storm-Ready WiFi, an aptly-named Wi-Fi broadcaster designed to keep its Xfinity Cable broadband customers connected during, …
