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I find myself locked out of my office quite often of late. Partly because I’m the absent-minded type. But mostly, my toddlers, who just recently grew tall enough to reach the deadbolt, love the idea of shutting daddy out in their new game of “hide and seek.” So when Alfred …
The Deco X60 AX3000 Mesh System, TP-Link’s latest Wi-Fi 6 mesh system, is a great deal or a disappointing choice, depending on how you plan to use it. On the one hand, the new system is super easy to use and has a hardware design that allows you to place it anywhere. On the …
If you’re stuck at home, bored, and happen to use Comcast Internet, here’s something to consider, the Xfinity Flex. This new kid on the streamer block is free, including the shipping, so it’s safe for me to recommend it. (You need to pay $5 for a second unit.) And no, …
It’s a bit of an irony to call the TP-Link Archer AX6000 well-rounded, but that’s true. The router has a lot to offer. With eight Gigabit LAN ports and a sub-$300 price tag, the Archer AX6000 intends to compete against the ASUS RT-AX88U. And in my testing, it proved to …
The UniFi AP BeaconHD Wi-Fi MeshPoint (model UDM-B)—a.k.a. BeaconHD or UniFi Dream Machine Beacon—from Ubiquiti, can be an excellent mesh add-on unit or a frustrating one, depending on how many wall sockets and what type you have around your home. In any case, if you already have the UniFi Dream …
If you’re the type who gets excited about nice-looking and powerful home networking devices with a ton of ports, the ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router will hit you like a six-pack of RedBull. At a glance, you know instantly that this Wi-Fi 6 router, at the very least, …
Belkin’s latest Linksys MX10 Velop AX mesh system (model MX10600), which consists of two Linksys MX5300 routers, reminds me of the ASUS RT-AX92U. Both are unconventional Wi-Fi 6 solutions. However, while the ASUS was a bit problematic and buggy in my testing, the MX10 proved to be a solid performer, …
The Trend Micro Home Network Security device seems like an excellent idea. It’s a small device designed to plug into your router and will magically protect the entire home network from online threats. It also keeps your children safe via a robust Parental Control feature. You do need to pay …
The NETGEAR RAX40 Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream Wi-Fi 6 router is slightly more potent than the entry-level TP-Link AX3000. Currently, at less than $150, it’s more affordable than many Wi-Fi 5 routers. Despite the relatively low cost, the RAX40 has an eye-catching design and respectable performance. What’s more, it, for the …
The ZenWiFi XT8 AX6600 Whole-Home tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (model XT8) is a souped-up version of the CT8. Both are part of the new ZenWiFi family ASUS announced earlier this year. The only differences between the two, albeit big ones, are that the XT8 features Wi-Fi 6 and a …
