I stopped ignoring these underrated smart TV features, and you should too
…performance you've paid for — don't leave it on the table Ethernet port Switch to a more stable connection I reckon the majority of people have only ever used Wi-Fi…
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Windows 11 quietly added a built-in network speed test, and it's actually good
…When you right-click the Wi-Fi or Ethernet icon on the taskbar (or click the Wi-Fi quick‑settings panel), you’ll see “Perform speed test” listed. When you select “Perform…
The Flipper One is finally official, but Flipper isn't selling it yet — they're asking for help to build it
…It packs two Gigabit Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6E across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz on a MediaTek MT7921AUN-based module, Bluetooth, and a USB-C port that can emulate an…
I turned my living room into a Raspberry Pi-flavored arcade without storing a single game locally
…had no issues running my favorite titles – provided I remained on an Ethernet-only setup… With an Ethernet connection, I don't have to worry about performance hits Wi-Fi, on the…
I ignored these PC components for years — and it cost me way more than I thought
…hamper the upgradability and peak performance of your system. GIGABYTE B850 AORUS Elite Memory Slots 4 Memory Type DDR5 Form Factor ATX Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Socket AM5 $255 at Amazon…
I blamed my NAS for slow streaming until I realized what transcoding was actually doing
…Wi-Fi congestion might also cause similar hiccups, and using a web browser as the client will cause issues, as it almost always drops down to H.264. What can you do…
Stop struggling with OPNsense — these 4 tweaks take a few minutes to make
…Secure guest access Captive portals aren't just for hotels If you've used public Wi-Fi networks before, you'll know what captive portals are. They're small web pages that…
My network kept dropping devices until I stopped over-engineering and checked my firewall rules
…Isolating traffic helps reduce broadcast domains, improving performance, and even adds a layer of security. Consider your guest network , which likely doesn't exist. You simply provide a Wi-Fi SSID and…
Home labbers say to ditch your ISP router, but the Fritz Box 7530 has WireGuard, dynamic DNS, and even a media server
…The 7530 AX supports the company's own mesh Wi-Fi system, which lets you combine multiple Fritz devices into a single seamless wireless network. Unlike the clunky extender setups you get…
Running Ethernet through my house taught me things no router upgrade ever could
…Related Wi-Fi 7 routers are finally here, but most homes aren't wired well enough to take advantage Your home is probably not ready for Wi-Fi 7, and won't…