🛒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 …
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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 …
EnGenius EWS850-FIT (formerly EWS850AP) Review: An Excellent Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
8 Min Read
The EnGenius EWS850-FIT (once EWS850AP) is a standalone outdoor Wireless Wi-Fi 6 access point (WAP) and differs significantly from the …
EnGenius FIT Overview (with FitCon100 Controller): DIY Mesh Wi-Fi Made Relatively Simple
11 Min Read
For years, TP-Link’s Omada has been one of my favorite DIY mesh systems using multiple Wi-Fi access points (WAPs). Now, …
EnGenius EWS377-FIT Review: A Straightforward and Versatile Access Point
6 Min Read
At the current street price of $150, the EnGenius EWS377-FIT is an excellent alternative to the ECW230 released two years …
eero PoE 6 AP Review: The Amazon Gateway’s Much-Needed Wi-Fi Companion
6 Min Read
There’s nothing new about the Amazon eero PoE 6 other than it’s from a company that, before this, only made …
Amazon eero PoE Gateway Review: A Flawed and Overpriced Multi-Gig Router
11 Min Read
After years of producing primarily wireless mesh systems, often with more hype than substance in terms of performance, eero, a …
Comcast’s New Storm-Ready WiFi: A Glorifed xFi Extender with a Backup Battery
4 Min Read
Comcast today announced the Storm-Ready WiFi, an aptly-named Wi-Fi broadcaster designed to keep its Xfinity Cable broadband customers connected during, …
CommScope SURFboard mAX 6E Review: Decent Hardware Meets Soddy App
10 Min Read
As the world is slowly adopting Wi-Fi 7, CommScope’s first complete Wi-Fi 6E solution, the 2-pack SURFboard mAX 6E tri-band …
TP-Link Deco X55 Pro AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Review: A Real Multi-Gig Experience
8 Min Read
The new TP-Link Deco X55 Pro AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, officially available on July 7, 2023, is …
