🛒Wi-Fi Router USB Port, Explained: The Steps to Turn One into a Casual NAS Server
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When it comes to network storage, I’d recommend a real NAS server. However, a good server can be expensive. Plus, …
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AsusWRT Firmware vs. AsusWRT-Merlin, Explained: Everything Behind the Routers’ Wi-Fi “Magic”
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If you’ve never heard of the AsusWRT-Merlin firmware, know that extra magic can be available to a select group of …
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in 2024: Impressive Enough to be Dangerous
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April 2024 was an interesting month for Tesla owners and Tesla itself. Like many others, we received an unsolicited month-long …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Smart Wi-Fi Devices and Your Router’s Airtime Fairness: How to Best Use IoT in a Home Network
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In recent years, I’ve received many questions about issues with Wi-Fi connections involving smart Wi-Fi devices. The increasingly widespread use …
Guest Wi-Fi Network Explained: What It Is and How It Has Little to Do with the Security of IoT Devices
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In recent years, I’ve received a lot of questions about the Guest Wi-Fi SSID (network name), including the catch-all recommendation …
Network Wiring Explained: How to Get Your Home Wired (Almost) Like a Pro
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You might have noticed by now how I’m a big fan of using network cables—as opposed to Wi-Fi—as a way …
Dual-band vs. Tri-band vs. Quad-band: Wi-Fi 7 and 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 numbers thrown …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Misinformation, and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
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I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
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 …
IP Address Explained: What It Is and How to Quickly Figure out Yours
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If you’ve ever tried troubleshooting your home network or setting up a new router, you must have heard of “IP …
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 …
