Deals! 🛒Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: Thunderbolt or Not, It’s All about USB-C
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If you’re unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that …
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Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Best Tips to Fix Those Common Connection Issues
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If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals, disconnections, or can’t connect a device to your network (at the expected speeds), this …
Wi-Fi 7 Explained (vs Wi-Fi 6/6E): How It’s Slowly Becoming a Real Game-Changer
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There has been a lot of buzz about Wi-Fi 7 — the standard after Wi-Fi 6E — since the end …
Mesh Wi-Fi Systems, Explained: How to Best Use Multiple Broadcasters
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You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what …
MoCA Explained: Tips on Turning Coax into a True Wired Computer Network
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I’ve always recommended using network cables to extend a (Wi-Fi) home network. I still do. However, when running new wires …
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Explained: Privacy, Security, and How to Get it Free
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You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials, or you’re using one right now and want to brag about …
EV Charging, Explained: The Trepidation of Moving in a New Comfort Zone
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If you’re about to get an electric vehicle and are concerned about getting your EV charging situation sorted out at …
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 …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: Steps to Fix a Cable or Fiber-optic Connection
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Kudos to you for reading about broadband Internet troubleshooting right now! Clearly, you’re connected. If you wait until you can’t …
Gaming Routers, Explained: How Lag Kills DPS and the Best Way to Overcome It
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You often play online games and think it’s time to get the best gaming router to reach the next level. …
Owning a (Tesla Model Y) EV: Driving, Maintaining, and that Range Anxiety
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After over 20,000 miles on my 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range, my 2-plus-year move from gas, or internal combustion …
Dual-band vs Tri-band vs Quad-band: That Burning Wi-Fi Bandwidth Question
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How the Wi-Fi bandwidth works has always been a mystery — we can’t put our finger on it. The hyped-up …
Synology NAS Servers: Why They’re Safe Choices and How to Start with One
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Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
NAS Server Explained: Redundancy (RAID) and Network Attached Storage Basics
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If you have never heard of network-attached storage (NAS), this post is for you. And even if you already know …
