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How-To
Get more from your home network: 5 advanced tips for the hardcore
Get more control over all devices in your home with alternative router software; stop smart home gadgets from 'phoning home;' and access your devices from outside with VPN.
Deal
Fix your spotty home Wi-Fi signal with this simple $27 gadget
Amazon is selling the TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender for 46% off right now in the wake of Cyber Monday.
How-To
More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network
Your home local area network is useful in more ways than just providing internet access to gadgets.
How-To
Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
These must-do router tweaks will protect your gadgets from unwanted attacks.
News
Meet Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience
Wi-Fi 8, the next generation of Wi-Fi, isn't due to be released until several years from now. But we already know what Wi-Fi 8 is going to look like, and how it will improve over Wi-Fi 7.
How-To
Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings
Speed up your wireless network and make sure your whole home has good Wi-Fi coverage.
Deal
You can get stronger Wi-Fi throughout your home for just $23
The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi extender is 54% off on Amazon right now.
How-To
How to choose a new router and get started with important settings
Sure, you can make do with the router your internet provider has sent you and get internet without changing any settings at all — if you like low security and slow speed.
Deal
Fix spotty home Wi-Fi connections with this simple $23 gadget
The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender is 54% off on Amazon right now.
How-To
How to lower your ping and latency in competitive online games
Every millisecond counts when gaming online. Here are some tips for when lag is ruining your esports performance.
How-To
5 ways to check Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows PCs
Windows offers multiple ways of checking the strength of your Wi-Fi signal so you know whether you are getting optimum throughput.
Feature
Why the obscure Nagle’s Algorithm on routers can impact your PC gaming
You may never have even heard of Nagle's Algorithm but here's why some savvy gamers are disabling it in Windows.
Updated
Plex Live TV & DVR review: Powerful OTA DVR, with hiccups
Plex Live TV & DVR offers ad-skipping, out-of-home viewing, and a lifetime subscription option for those willing to set it up.
News
This Wi-Fi system can stretch for almost 10 miles
A world record test in the California desert shows the staggering range of HaLow Wi-Fi.
Feature
This easy $30 tech purchase is the best travel investment I ever made
The next time you travel overseas, spend a few bucks on a foreign SIM or eSIM and you'll never have to worry about roaming fees or disconnections.
Deal
Got spotty Wi-Fi in certain rooms? Get a stronger signal for just $23
The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender is 54% off on Amazon right now.
News
Bluetooth 6.0 is almost here, and it's bringing a useful feature
The next major update to Bluetooth is long overdue, but it's finally coming with new features and improvements.
Deal
Get full-bars Wi-Fi signal everywhere in your home for just $13
The TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender can patch up Wi-Fi dead zones in your home and it's only $13.30 each at Amazon right now.
Deal
Say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones with TP-Link's mesh system, now $170
The TP-Link Deco AX3000 makes your home Wi-Fi experience that much better—and it's 39% off right now on Amazon.
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