🛒Wi-Fi Signal Strength, Broadcasting Power, and that Cool -70 dBm RSSI Value
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You walk around the house and, at times, can see the Wi-Fi signal strength bars on your device move up …
Dong’s Take
Dong’s takes or opinions, mostly rational, on all sorts of things or his previews/first-takes on products he might subsequently test and review.
Driving Automation Explained: Why (Existing) Teslas Will Never Get “There”
18 Min Read
In mid-2021, Tesla removed RADAR from its Model Y and Model 3 fleet to transit to its “Tesla Vision” self-driving …
Tesla Full Self-Driving, Explained: A $199/month (Almost) Empty Promise
11 Min Read
On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. If you think …
Tesla Flat Tire on a Model Y and a Real Story of Driving without a “Donut”
11 Min Read
Of dreadful things about driving a car, in my book, having a flat tire ranks among the top. There’s no …
Windows 11: Possibly the Coolest, Albeit a Bit Controversial, Windows Release
11 Min Read
On June 24, 2021, Microsoft announced its latest Windows 11 via a special streaming event that contained no surprises. That’s …
Opt-out of Amazon Sidewalk Before It’s Too Late. Don’t Wait!
4 Min Read
If you haven’t heard of it, Amazon Sidewalk is a nice-sounding concept that you likely don’t want to be a …
So Long 2020, and Thanks for All the Coffees
4 Min Read
Hi everyone! I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. Stay safe as always! I’m excited to …
Netgear SXK80 Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6: A Mesh for Those with a Crazy Deep Pocket
7 Min Read
There are many ways to show off financial success. You can get an expensive painting, don a nice watch, buy …
No, Netgear’s Recent Router Vulnerability Is Not that Serious
5 Min Read
This past week, I received a lot of questions regarding yet another newly-found router vulnerability, this time coming from Netgear. …
Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6: Why the New Never Immediately Renders the Old Completely Obsolete
8 Min Read
It’s mid-2020, and you wonder which router to get between Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6. That’s a good question. And …
How to Avoid Online Scams: It’s All about Common Sense
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I received the text in the screenshot above just yesterday. Behind it was another upsetting story about online scams. This …
Home Security Cameras: Arlo’s Rough Road to the Ultra
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The Arlo Ultra—Arlo’s first security camera since its spin-off from Netgear—is once again available for purchase, starting today. The camera’s …
Guy Flaunted Home Wi-Fi Password and Learned Fast
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It was a nasty surprise. That’s right! If your Internet data usage suddenly increases by ten times your average monthly …
