Deals! 🛒Synology NAS Servers: Why They’re Safe Choices and How to Start with One
20-min Read
Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
Top Picks
These are literally top picks — a collection of posts that you don’t want to miss.
Merlin Firmware: What It Is and How Select Asus Wi-Fi Routers Get Extra Magic
11-min Read
If you’ve never heard of Merlin firmware, no, I’m not talking about wizards, just regular Wi-Fi tech, which is cooler …
Tips on Getting High-Speed Internet: It’s Fiber vs Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs Modem
12-min Read
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial cable vs Fiber-optic, or Cable …
Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Best Tips to Fix Those Common Connection Issues
28-min Read
If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals, disconnections, or can’t connect a device to your network (at the expected speeds), this …
Your Router and Online Privacy Risks: Be Aware of that Hidden Potential Danger
16-min Read
If you have been following my router reviews — and you likely have, considering you’re reading this — you’ll note …
HDD vs SSD: Everything You Need To Know about Conventional Digital Storage
17-min Read
You must have heard of hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Some of you might have even used the …
Mesh Wi-Fi Network Explained: How to Best Use Multiple Broadcasters
23-min Read
You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what …
Blocking Websites via the Hosts File: Quick Tips on the File Location and Editing
9-min Read
You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file with …
The Quest for 10Gbps Internet: Unlocking the Secrets of Super Broadband
14-min Read
Guys, I did it! I recently upgraded my home to a 10 Gigabit Fiber-optic broadband plan via Sonic. Yes, that’s …
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 even be using one right now and want …
Wi-Fi Router Explained: How You Can Figure out that Perfect One Today
20-min Read
A big part of the questions galore I get daily includes those asking for a Wi-Fi router or mesh recommendation …
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” …
Owning a Tesla Model Y EV: Driving, Maintaining, Charging, and that Range Anxiety
29-min Read
After putting more than 10,000 miles on my 2021 Tesla Model Y, my 13-month move from gas — internal combustion …
Dual-band vs Tri-band vs Quad-band Wi-Fi: 2022’s All-New Bandwidth Question
14-min Read
For years, I’d received a lot of questions regarding Dual-band vs Tri-band in Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems. Folks were …
