Wi-Fi 7, Explained: Everything You Need to Know
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On January 8, 2024, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 program, making the standard official. However, the Wi-Fi …
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MAC Address, Explained: Its Purpose and How to Spoof One
11 Min Read
The MAC address is a critical element of networking, and you’ll learn all about it in this post. However, the …
Wi-Fi Router USB Port, Explained: The Steps to Turn One into a *Casual* NAS Server
11 Min Read
When it comes to network storage, I’d recommend a real NAS server. However, a good server can be expensive. Plus, …
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in 2024: Impressive Enough to be Dangerous
11 Min Read
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
15 Min Read
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
7 Min Read
You often play online games and think it’s time to get the best gaming router to reach the next level. …
Guest Wi-Fi Network Explained: What It Is and How It Has Little to Do with the Security of IoT Devices
11 Min Read
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
17 Min Read
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
15 Min Read
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!
16 Min Read
I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
