Deals! 🛒Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: Why It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
9-min Read
So, you want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of …
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Synology NAS Security: How to Ensure Data Integrity (against Ransomware, etc.)
13-min Read
This post will explain all about Synology NAS security — you’ll know when to worry and when not to — …
Device Connections Explained: Thunderbolt or Not, It’s All about USB-C
12-min Read
If you’re not sure of the differences between USB-C vs Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 vs USB 3.2, you’re not …
NAS Server Explained: Why It’s Cool, and You’d Want a Synology, Too!
24-min Read
Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
Ransomware Explained and Protection: What to Do Right Now to Stay Safe
12-min Read
For years, ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some malicious codes, …
Internet or Wi-Fi Speed Test: How You Can Figure Out the Correct Numbers
17-min Read
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to do a proper Wi-Fi speed test or the right …
Router Management: Web Interface vs App and Popular Vendors’ Sad New Trend
11-min Read
If you followed my reviews on the latest Linksys Wi-Fi 6/E routers — including the MX5 Velop AX, the MR9600, …
Home Wi-Fi Explained: Hertz, Bands, Streams, Channels, Range, and More
19-min Read
Wi-Fi — the familiar name of the 802.11x networking standards — is an essential cord-cutting invention. Just imagine how your …
MTU and Jumbo Frame Explained: When You Need to Fiddle with Them and How
8-min Read
Generally, you don’t need to worry about MTU and Jumbo Frame. In a network, these are taking place behind the …
Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E Windows 10 Driver Installation Guide: Unlock the 6GHz Band!
7-min Read
This post will work you through the process of getting your (newly added) Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E module to work …
Internet and Wi-Fi: A Popular Tech Case of Mistaken Identity
8-min Read
Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet …
Wi-Fi 6E Explained (vs Wi-Fi 6): The Highs and Lows of the New 6GHz Band
11-min Read
You might have heard of Wi-Fi 6E — the extension of the Wi-Fi 6 standard — with lots of buzz …
Making the Most out of Free Wi-Fi: Turn One into Your Broadband Internet
9-min Read
This post will explain some different roles of a home Wi-Fi router and walk you through turning an Internet-ready free …
Domain Name System Explained: Tips on Managing Your DNS Servers Properly
5-min Read
Domain name system, or DNS, is the phonebook of the Internet. It’s so essential that many companies want to provide …
