Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet and Wi-Fi are two different things. I’ve received so many …
Read MoreInternet and Wi-Fi in 2021: Still a Tango of Two Different Things
We tend to only care about broadband Internet troubleshooting when there’s no connection. But of course! There’s no need to do anything when all is well. The problem is you …
Read MoreBroadband Internet Troubleshooting: The Steps to Do It Right
If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals or disconnections, or you can’t connect a specific device to your network, this post is for you. I’ll explain how things work and walk …
Read MoreCan’t Connect or Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Here’s How to Likely Fix It
Folks have been asking me to compare popular home mesh Wi-Fi systems of different vendors. Stuff like eero vs. Netgear Orbi, TP-Link Deco vs. Linksys Velop, Google Wifi vs. AiMesh, …
Read MoreHome Mesh Brands in Brief: AiMesh, Deco, eero, Orbi, Velop, and More
This post will explain some extra roles of a home Wi-Fi router and walk you through turning an Internet-ready free Wi-Fi connection, or not-so-free one, into the broadband Internet source …
Read MoreMaking the Most out of Free Wi-Fi: Turn One into Your Broadband Internet
The Wi-Fi router is the heart of your digital home. Among other things, it provides wireless Internet to all of your devices. Generally, if you live in a small or …
Read MoreBest Wi-Fi 5 Routers: On a Budget? You Should Get One of These
If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill, you might be paying around $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing the ISP-provided equipment with a cable modem of your own …
Read MoreCable Modem Explained: How to Swap an ISP-Provided Gateway with One
By now, you must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might have some idea about what they are. OK, they are the same thing. If …
Read MoreMesh Wi-Fi System Explained: How to Best Use Multiple Broadcasters
A big part of the questions galore I get daily includes those asking for a specific router or mesh recommendation. Some readers even sent me a detailed sketch of their …
Read MoreWi-Fi Router Explained: How You Can Figure out that Perfect One Today
For years, I’ve received a lot of questions regarding Dual-band vs. Tri-band in Wi-Fi routers. For this reason, in the past two years, folks were super undecided between the Netgear …
Read MoreDual-band vs. Tri-band Wi-Fi Explained: 2021’s New Bandwidth Question
This might not apply to everyone, but here’s some good news if you use fiber-optic Internet. CommScope today announced the NVG578LX 2.5G GPON Wi-Fi 6 residential gateway. You can read …
Read MoreCommScope Intros New Wi-Fi 6 NVG578LX Multi-Gig Fiber-optic Gateway
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to do a proper Wi-Fi speed test or the right way to figure out how fast your Internet actually is. …
Read MoreInternet or Wi-Fi Speed Test: How You Can Figure Out the Correct Numbers
By now, you can easily make a Wi-Fi 6 upgrade to your home network. There are just so many excellent options. In fact, I bet you’ve done that already, which …
Read MoreWi-Fi 6/E Upgrade: Here’s How You Can Add It To Your PC Today
While Wi-Fi and online media are kind of unrelated, they are not entirely so in our daily life. I’ll try to address all these in this post. Please take note: …
Read MoreOnline Media, Wi-Fi Signals, and How to Stay Safe: It’s All on You!
