🛒Wi-Fi Router USB Port, Explained: The Steps to Turn One into a Casual NAS Server
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When it comes to network storage, I’d recommend a real NAS server. However, a good server can be expensive. Plus, …
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How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
Wi-Fi Range Explained: Great Expectations vs. Harsh Reality of the Invisible Magic
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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 …
Top Five VR Wi-Fi Routers: The Bandwidth Needed for Smooth Wireless Virtual Reality
5 Min Read
This post includes two lists of the top five VR Wi-Fi routers you can bring home to power your PC-based …
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 …
TP-Link Deco Overview: Everything You Need to Know about the Popular Mesh Brand
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This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a known mesh brand, including its brief history, what you …
Qualcomm NCM865 (vs. Intel BE200): A Versatile Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade for Your Windows 11 Computer
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If you’re looking to upgrade your AMD-based computer, be it a desktop or a laptop, to Wi-Fi 7, the Qualcomm …
Internet Bandwidth Conservation: Tips on Staying Below Your Monthly Data Cap
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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
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Dynamic DNS, or DDNS for short, is one of the most powerful features available in Wi-Fi routers. Though not router-exclusive, …
Intel BE200-based Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade on Select PCs: The Hardware Requirements and Step-by-Step Guide
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To enjoy Wi-Fi 7, you need a broadcaster (a router or access point) supporting the new wireless standard—here are the …
