🛒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 …
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Wi-Fi 7 Explained (vs. Wi-Fi 6/6E): Everything You Want to Know About the Latest Wireless Standard
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January 8, 2024, marked when Wi-Fi 7 became official. It was the day the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED …
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 …
Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: Thunderbolt or Not, It’s All about USB-C
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If you’re unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that …
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 …
Virtual Private Network Explained: The Fake Privacy/Security Claims and How to Get Free VPN
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You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials, or you’re using one right now and want to brag about …
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 …
Owning a (Tesla Model Y) EV: Driving, Maintaining, and that Range Anxiety
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After over 20,000 miles on my 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range, my 2-plus-year move from gas, or internal combustion …
Synology NAS Servers: Why They’re Safe Choices and How to Start with One
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Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
NAS Server Explained: Redundancy (RAID) and Network Attached Storage Basics
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If you have never heard of network-attached storage (NAS), this post is for you. Even if you already know about …
HDD vs. SSD: Everything You Need To Know about Conventional Digital Storage
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You must have heard of hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Some of you might have even used the …
Blocking Websites via the Hosts File: Quick Tips on the File Location and Editing
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You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file with …
The Quest for 10Gbps Internet: Unlocking the Secrets of Super Broadband
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Guys, I did it! I recently upgraded my home to a 10 Gigabit Fiber-optic broadband plan via Sonic. Yes, that’s …
What’s a Wi-Fi Router? Tips on Figuring out that Perfect One, Yourself, Today
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A big part of the questions galore I get daily includes those asking for a Wi-Fi router or mesh recommendation …
