🛒HOSTS File, Explained: The Location and How to Use It to Block Unwanted Websites
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You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file named …
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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. Even if you already know about …
Wi-Fi Systems, Explained: What Constitutes a “Mesh”, Its Benefits, and When You Need One
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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 Ethernet Wiring
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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 …
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Overview: Build the Most Comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 System Today!
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Among popular networking vendors, Ubiquiti has a unique approach, called UniFi, that fits all user demographics, from novice to enterprise-class. …
HDD vs. SSD: Everything You Need To Know about Conventional Digital Storage and the General Idea of Computing
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You must have heard of hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Some of you might have even used the …
Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The 1-2-3, A-B-C of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery
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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 …
Virtual Private Network, Explained: Its Usefulness vs. the Misleading Privacy and Half-Truth Security Claims, Plus How to Get Free VPN
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You must have heard of “VPN”. You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: Simple Steps to Fix a Cable or Fiber-optic Connection
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Kudos to you for reading this right now. You’re clearly online! Often, folks worry about broadband Internet troubleshooting when they …
10Gbps Internet’s Real-World Experience: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ultimate Broadband Connection
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March 2022 was when I first entered the realm of 10Gbps Internet with a Sonic fiber-optic plan, which has since …
