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Reviews
Linksys Velop Pro 6E review: Wi-Fi 6E gets (more) affordable
Linksys hammers down the price of Wi-Fi 6E with its latest mesh system.
News
Windows 11 tests easily sharing Wi-Fi access with a QR code
Sharing Wi-Fi access data via Windows 11 will be child's play. Microsoft has integrated a QR code function into its operating system.
How-To
7 useful hacker tools for Windows security
Hacker tools such as password crackers can also be used against hackers. This is because they make it possible to test the security of one's own computer and thus make it attack-proof.
Reviews
Amazon Eero 6 Mesh Wi-Fi review: Fast and friendly
The Eero 6 takes what the original system did so well, and adds rocket fuel. You get a whole-home Wi-Fi system that’s easy to install and provides robust connectivity, only this time around, top wireless speeds are faster.
Best Picks
The best cheap cell phone plans: Slash your monthly bill
Whether you need just a few voice minutes or gobs of cheap data, choosing a cheap cell phone plan through an alternative carrier—aka mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)—lets you stay on your preferred network while saving a ton of cash.
Deal
This excellent Wi-Fi 6 mesh router is just $55 during Prime Day
The TP-Link Deco X20 is speedy but simple to set up, and it’s down to its lowest price yet during Amazon Prime Big Deals Day.
Deal
Amazon's delightful Eero WI-Fi router is just $45 for October Prime Day
Kick your Internet provider's router to the curb and get Amazon's Eero router for $45 during Prime Big Deal Days.
Reviews
Asustor Nimbustor 2 Gen2 AS5402T review: The ultimate small NAS
The second generation of this NAS drive series fixes most of the things wrong with the original.
News
If you have one of these three Asus routers, update it right now
Extremely critical security vulnerabilities put these routers at risk from remote attackers.
How-To
How to wire an Ethernet wall socket
No matter how good Wi-Fi gets, you can’t beat good old-fashioned copper wire for reliability, if not speed as well. Here's how to wire an Ethernet faceplate.
Tip
How to use your laptop as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Especially when travelling, it can be useful to use your own computer as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
Opinion
Why you should always set up guest Wi-Fi at home
Even if no one ever visits you, a guest network helps maintain the security and privacy of your home network.
Feature
Wi-Fi 7: A deep-dive into the blistering new wireless standard
Wi-Fi 7 is now being launched, and the new Wi-Fi standard improves the speed and stability of radio transmission with numerous innovations.
How-To
6 big home Wi-Fi mistakes, and how to fix them
Hackers and nosy neighbors aren't always the reason for Wi-Fi problems – they can also arise from incorrect settings in your router.
Feature
This broken Windows feature taunts me every time I update
A Windows feature called Delivery Optimization within is designed to allow you to download apps and updates from other PCs on your network, not the Internet. But it's so frustrating that it barely ever works.
Deal
This $100 TP-Link mesh router 3-pack will fix your spotty Wi-Fi
This budget mesh router is down to its all-time low, making it an affordable way to get even Wi-Fi coverage across your whole house.
Feature
4 preventative steps to avoid a home networking disaster
When setting up your router, several simple moves can save you huge headache down the road.
How-To
5 ways to get a better Wi-Fi signal outside
Need a better wireless signal in your backyard or garden? Here are 5 ways to get a strong Wi-Fi signal outdoors.
Feature
Meet MoCA, the speedy home network alternative that runs over cable wires
Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) makes it possible to set up networks over coaxial cables. The article shows what you need to know and what advantages MoCA offers compared to Powerline.
How-To