🛒Quick Tips on Achieving the Best Wi-Fi: How to Build an Effective Home Network
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When setting up a home network, everyone wants to have the best Wi-Fi coverage in the fastest way with the …
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.
Broadband Connection Explained: Tips on Internet and Wi-Fi Speed Testing
11 Min Read
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to conduct a proper Wi-Fi speed test or how to …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: Steps to Fix a Cable or Fiber-optic Connection
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Since you’re reading this, you’re clearly connected, which is an excellent time to learn about broadband Internet troubleshooting! If you …
Network Wiring Explained: How to Get Your Home Wired (Almost) Like a Pro
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You might have noticed by now how I’m a big fan of using network cables—as opposed to Wi-Fi—as a way …
ARRIS SURFboard G54 Review: A Practical Wi-Fi 7 Cable Gateway Stunted by Ill-Conceived Firmware
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The ARRIS SURFboard G54, unveiled in January and available in mid-October, is a convenient way for Cable Internet subscribers to …
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, …
Netgear M6 Pro Hotspot Router Review: Versatile yet Ridiculously Overpriced
12 Min Read
I have been quite excited about Netgear’s latest Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Wi-Fi 6E Hotspot Router (model MR6550) since its …
Dual-WAN vs. Link Aggregation: Understanding Bandwidth vs. Speed, and Practical Real-World Tips
12 Min Read
As mentioned in the piece about 10Gbps Internet, I’ll explain the differences between Dual-WAN vs. Link Aggregation and how to …
Netgear M6 Pro Mobile Hotspot: Potentially an Excellent Travel Router
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Updated: The in-depth review of the M6 Pro is available here. For quite some time, I’ve gotten requests to review …
Virtual Private Network Explained: The Fake Privacy/Security Claims and How to Get Free VPN
11 Min Read
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials, or you’re using one right now and want to brag about …
Tips on Getting High-Speed Internet: It’s Fiber vs. Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs. Modem
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When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable …
CommScope Unveils SURFboard G54: DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem Now Gets Wi-Fi 7
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“Did somebody say Wi-Fi 7?” And with that, CommScope—the owner of the ARRIS and its Surfboard brands since late 2018—today …
Top 5 Best Cable Modems (Approved and Tested with Comcast Xfinity)
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This post includes the five best Cable modems for Comcast’s Xfinity Internet service that you can confidently buy today. All …
QoS (Quality of Service) Explained: Keeping Everyone Happy with (Slow) Internet
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You might have heard of QoS, short for Quality of Service. It’s a common and practical feature among home Wi-Fi …
