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Deal
Get proper Wi-Fi anywhere in your home for $23
When you're at the other end of your home, way across your router, and your Wi-Fi is patchy at best, remember that $23 could solve your problem.
Deal
Forget about Wi-Fi dead zones with this TP-Link Extender for just $24
Making sure you have Wi-Fi everywhere on your property can cost as little as $24 with this TP-Link deal
News
Meet Thunderbolt Share, Intel's ultra-fast sneakernet replacement (and more)
Intel is launching Thunderbolt Share, connecting two PCs with Thunderbolt ports together to share and sync files and remotely control a laptop. But the licensing program seems unnecessarily confusing.
News
Microsoft's new Outlook requires you to have Edge installed
The mail program also gets new AI features.
News
The .INTERNAL domain could be the new name for your home network
For years, we've used the obscure 192.168.x.x IP address to identify your local network. ICANN, which oversees the Internet, has proposed a new .INTERNAL domain to make it clearer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Feature
Mesh Wi-Fi vs Traditional Routers: Which is better?
When it comes to setting your home up with Wi-Fi it's easy to get stumped on the question of which Wi-Fi type is best: A traditional home router, or one of the new Wi-Fi mesh systems? Here are the basics to help you make the right decision.
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Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 6E: Which should you pick?
With three versions of Wi-Fi on the market, picking a router is more complicated than ever.
Deal
Save a massive 40% on Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi routers for Prime Day
Take a 40% discount on one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems around, the Eero Pro 6E, in packs of one, two, or three for Prime Day.
Updated
Why you should upgrade to Wi-Fi 6/6E
The quality of your Wi-Fi network has a huge influence on your online activities. Here's what you should know about the latest Wi-Fi 6/6E standard and how to upgrade.
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