🔥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, …
Security
Dong’s takes and advance of security-related tech matters.
Parental Controls Explained and Why You Shouldn’t Pick a Router by It
5-min Read
Many of you have asked me for recommendations on a router (or mesh system) with “excellent Parental Controls.” It’s tricky …
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 …
Firewalla Gold Review: An Expensive but Totally-a-Keeper Add-on Firewall
7-min Read
At first, I thought the Firewalla Gold would make a cool, unique router, perfect for those needing a non-Wi-Fi one …
Firewalla Blue / Plus Review: A Little Capable Watchdog with Some Catches
9-min Read
You’ll likely be amazed by the Firewalla Blue or Blue Plus. Each is a tiny device that can do so …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Vaccine, Misinformation and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
16-min Read
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions concerning online safety. They can be broad — those along the line of …
WD’s New ArmorLock Security Turns Data Safeguarding a No-Brainer
2-min Read
If you want to carry a lot of data on the go, access them fast, and have the peace of …
No, Netgear’s Recent Router Vulnerability Is Not that Serious
5-min Read
This past week, I received a lot of questions regarding yet another newly-found router vulnerability, this time coming from Netgear. …
Guest Wi-Fi Network Explained: Best Practices (with Your IoT Devices)
9-min Read
I’ve received many questions relating to the Guest Wi-Fi network in the past couple of months, especially since the reviews …
Netgear Armor Online Protection Now Available in Wi-Fi 6 Routers
2-min Read
If you update your Wi-Fi 6 router, such as the RAX120, to the latest firmware, you’d see the message above …
Alfred DB1-B-BL Smart Door Lock Review: A Deadbolt that’s Totally Alive
11-min Read
I find myself locked out of my office quite often of late. Partly because I’m the absent-minded type. But mostly, …
How to Avoid Online Scams: It’s All about Common Sense
6-min Read
I received the text in the screenshot above just yesterday. Behind it was another upsetting story about online scams. This …
Trend Micro Home Network Security Review: Get an Asus Router!
8-min Read
The Trend Micro Home Network Security device seems like an excellent idea. It’s a small device designed to plug into …
TP-Link Adds Antivirus, IoT Security to Wi-Fi 6 Routers
2-min Read
TP-Link announced today at CES 2020 a new HomeCare Pro feature for Wi-Fi 6 routers. Powered by Avira, this is …
