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IP reservation is the process of assigning a specific IP address to a device, such as a computer, so it receives the same address each time it (re)connects to the network, such as when you restart it or the network’s router. This post explains when IP reservation applies and how …
If you have gotten yourself a new Wi-Fi 7 router or system, congratulations! Today, it’s its 2nd anniversary. The standard was certified on January 8, 2024. With that, let’s talk about its successor: Wi-Fi 8. This latest wireless standard became almost a real thing with the NeoCore concept router ASUS …
If you haven’t been under a rock, or maybe even if you have, you must have heard of artificial intelligence—the term “AI” is everywhere nowadays. And whether or not you’re aware, your foreseeable future is likely attached to it, for better or for worse. So what is AI, exactly? Is …
You might never have heard of the file system, but when you use a computer or any device that stores data, you have to deal with one. The same can be said about a partition. This post explains all that in simple terms and shows how to create or format a partition …
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable vs. Fiber, for short. This post will briefly explain the two and offer tips for handling their broadband terminal devices: the Cable modem vs. the Fiber-optic ONT. You’ll walk away …
If you experience Wi-Fi signal drops, connection issues, or are unable to maintain a stable connection at the expected speeds, this post is for you. It offers a comprehensive collection of real-world tips to fix common Wi-Fi connection issues. I wrote this piece based on the myriad of questions I’ve …
You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what they are. Well, they practically refer to the same thing, and this post is a lot more than just semantics. It’ll explain this type of Wi-Fi solution in simple terms …
