🛒Wi-Fi Router USB Port, Explained: The Steps to Turn One into a Casual NAS Server
9 Min Read
When it comes to network storage, I’d recommend a real NAS server. However, a good server can be expensive. Plus, …
Explainers
Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Wi-Fi Range Explained: Great Expectations vs. Harsh Reality of the Invisible Magic
4 Min Read
One of the most essential elements of a home router is its Wi-Fi range—how far its signals can reach. Signals …
Your Router Is Not That Fast: How Wi-Fi Works vs. False Marketing
8 Min Read
You must have experienced it. You got a new (possibly expensive) router, and it ended up failing your expectations in …
Broadband Connection Explained: Tips on Internet and Wi-Fi Speed Testing
11 Min Read
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to conduct a proper Wi-Fi speed test or how to …
AsusWRT Firmware vs. AsusWRT-Merlin, Explained: Everything Behind the Routers’ Wi-Fi “Magic”
15 Min Read
If you’ve never heard of the AsusWRT-Merlin firmware, know that extra magic can be available to a select group of …
Wi-Fi Access Points, Explained: Tips on Building a Serious Wired Home Wi-Fi Network
6 Min Read
Wi-Fi access points (WAPs, or APs) are similar to extenders, with one significant difference: an AP connects to the existing …
Wi-Fi HaLow, Explained: Low Power and Necessary Bandwidth Meet Extreme Range
6 Min Read
This post will briefly explain Wi-Fi HaLow, a new standard that extends the use of Wi-Fi to low-bandwidth devices. Since …
Wi-Fi for Wireless VR: A Quick Bandwidth Guide on Getting Real with Virtual Reality
9 Min Read
In mind-2021, Oculus introduced Air Link, a feature that enables users to use the latest Meta Quest headset—or any wireless …
EV Charging, Explained: The Trepidation of Moving in a New Comfort Zone
16 Min Read
If you’re about to get an electric vehicle and are concerned about getting your EV charging situation sorted out at …
TP-Link Deco Overview: Everything You Need to Know about the Popular Mesh Brand
8 Min Read
This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a known mesh brand, including its brief history, what you …
Internet Bandwidth Conservation: Tips on Staying Below Your Monthly Data Cap
8 Min Read
Since mid-2020, many of you have sent me questions asking about how to conserve Internet bandwidth—that is, how to not …
Dynamic DNS and Port Forwarding Explained: How To Customize Your Router for Secure Remote Access
13 Min Read
Dynamic DNS, or DDNS for short, is one of the most powerful features available in Wi-Fi routers. Though not router-exclusive, …
Domain Name System, Explained: Simple DNS Tricks to Better Your Online Experience
10 Min Read
Your DNS server is the gateway to your online life, including your security and privacy. Here’s how you can take a bit more control of it.
Linksys Velop Smart Wi-Fi Overview: A Flexible (Mesh) Platform
9 Min Read
This post is a primer on Linksys Velop, a popular brand for home mesh-ready routers and purpose-built systems. While the …
