My PC silently downgraded its Ethernet to 100Mbps, and one status screen exposed it
I recently switched ISPs and upgraded my internet connection from 50Mbps to 150Mbps. One of the first things I planned…
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The most ignored port in your house is on the back of your router
Routers often include a USB port. This feature may feel ornamental because you probably aren’t using it, but it doesn’t…
This “faster” router setting can make everyone’s Wi-Fi worse
You can’t blame me for not questioning my router’s 2.4GHz band set to 40MHz. Who wouldn’t choose a wider channel…
Your router still speaks a 2003 security protocol, and it’s capping your Wi-Fi at 54Mbps
My parents’ TV kept buffering over Wi-Fi, so I was called to take a look. They pay for a 100…
American routers offer 11 channels on 2.4GHz, but 8 of them are the wrong choice
When you unbox and set up your new router in North America, you’re given the option of using no fewer…
The guest network you never use is the safest place for half your home
Most people set up a guest Wi-Fi network once, hand out the password to someone visiting, and forget it exists…
5 network services worth self-hosting before a media server
A media server is usually the first thing I want to build when I get my hands on some new…