🔥QoS (Quality of Service) Explained: Keeping Everyone Happy with (Slow) Internet
12-min Read
You might have heard of QoS, short for Quality of Service. It’s a common and valuable feature among home Wi-Fi …
Broadband
“Broadband,” short for broadband Internet, is generally a term that conveys a fast connection to the Internet. DSL, Cable, Fiber-optics, satellite, and 4G (or faster) cellular are considered broadband.
Tips on Travel Light: How to Turn Your Laptop into a Travel Router or Wi-Fi Hotspot
8-min Read
Lately, I’ve gotten many messages asking for a recommendation on “travel routers.” Summer is here, and folks want to stay …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: Steps to Fix a Fiber-optic or Cable Connection
8-min Read
We often only care about broadband Internet troubleshooting when there’s no connection. But of course! There’s no need to do …
Dual-WAN vs Link Aggregation Explained: Practical Real-World Tips
10-min Read
As promised in the piece about 10Gbps Internet, I’ll explain here the differences between Dual-WAN vs Link Aggregation and how …
The Quest for 10Gbps Internet: Unlocking the Secrets of Super Broadband
13-min Read
Guys, I did it! I recently upgraded my home to a 10 Gigabit Fiber-optic broadband plan via Sonic. Yes, that’s …
Home Wi-Fi Network’s Basics: Ports, Cables, Router, Modem, Switches, and More
19-min Read
This post is part of the series designed for anyone who wants to build a home network from scratch, including …
Home Wi-Fi Router Setup and Maintenance: You Can Do It!
13-min Read
This post is part of a series that helps you set up a home network. It’ll work you through the …
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Explained: Privacy, Security, and How to Get it Free
11-min Read
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials. Hell, you might be even be using one right now and …
Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
10-min Read
In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
Tesla Data Usage: How I Hook My Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi Hotspot
7-min Read
I’ll share in this post how I hooked my Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi hotspots, which are free for all …
Home Network Setup for Best Wi-Fi Coverage and Performance: The Quick Tips
11-min Read
Recently I’ve received a lot of questions about getting the best Wi-Fi coverage — stuff I’d already covered a great …
Netgear CM1000 Cable Modem Review: An Excellent Gigabit Choice
4-min Read
The Netgear CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem is not new — among other things, its “Ultra-High Speed” notion is a …
Cable Modem Activation: How to Swap ISP-Provided Equipment with Your Own
7-min Read
If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might be paying around $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing …
Comcast’s latest xFi Advanced Gateway Gets Wi-Fi 6E, Zigbee, and Matter
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Comcast announced today its latest xFi Advanced Gateway that, among other things, has the support for Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E: …
