Dong’s mostly rational opinions on various subjects or his previews/first impressions of products, based on vendor-supplied information, that he’s interested in reviewing subsequently after real-world, hands-on testing.
Today, NETGEAR announced the availability of its latest mobile hotspot, the Nighthawk M7 Pro (model MR7400). It’s not the company’s first 5G cellular mobile router—there have been at least the M6 Pro and M6—but it’s the first to feature Wi-Fi 7. The support for the latest Wi-Fi can be a … Continue Reading
If you’re looking to build an advanced DIY Wi-Fi mesh system, here’s some good news. Today, TP-Link announced the availability of its Omada Cloud Essentials as an option for those who want to build the system without a local controller. Specifically, if you want to start a Wi-Fi system using … Continue Reading
Since my review of the Archer BE230, folks have been asking me when I’d take the Archer BE6500 out for a spin. The answer is likely never. TP-Link has been known to make numerous hardware variants for different retail stores. The Archer BE230, for example, is also available as the … Continue Reading
You walk around the house and sometimes see the Wi-Fi signal strength bars on your device move up or down. If you ever wonder what changes when you lose a bar or gain one, this post is for you. You’ll learn, in simple terms, what dBm is, how it applies to broadcast … Continue Reading
Today, Zyxel announced the official availability of its latest networking hardware for business users, the Zyxel USG LITE 60AX. From the name, you can tell it’s a Wi-Fi 6 router, and you’re right—it’s an AX6000 Wi-Fi machine. And if you think because of that, it’s already “dated”, you’re not wrong, … Continue Reading
When it comes to system memory, the color generally doesn’t matter much—the sticks are hidden inside a computer’s case anyway. But sometimes, the slight change in the appearance can make your investment that much more worthwhile, especially when the existing design has already been fantastic. Case in point: the white … Continue Reading
April 2024 was an interesting month for Tesla owners and Tesla itself. Like many others, we received an unsolicited month-long free trial of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) for our 2023 Model 3 in the last days of March. There was a twist: the feature’s name was literally spelled “Full Self-Driving … Continue Reading
If you’re about to get an electric vehicle and are concerned about getting your EV charging situation sorted out at home without getting seriously charged—as in digging a big hole in your wallet—you’re reading the right post. I’ll explain how to fill your new vehicle’s “tank” and avoid those over-the-top … Continue Reading
