5 home networking choices I regret making
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I fixed each of my PC's biggest bottlenecks without spending a single dollar
…This led me to believe that the old Wi-Fi 5 router was indeed the problem, not because it was Wi-Fi 5, but probably because of its subpar internals. Since the…
4 wireless Android Auto misconceptions I wish I'd debunked sooner
…The misunderstanding might stem from how icons for Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct aren't too different, and people might just mistake both for standard Wi-Fi like the one used…
The ESP32 makes more sense than a Raspberry Pi for your smart home
…Next, pair them with your Wi-Fi and tuck them into walls, ceilings, or junction boxes. They’ll update their firmware over Wi-Fi, and you don’t need to touch them…
Panasonic's new Toughbook 56 is a durable, chunky throwback for mobile workers
…AI performance, and the option to upgrade to Intel Arc Graphics, offering 2.2 times more power than previous generations, according to Panasonic. Other features include a 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7…
I cut Apple and Google out of my smart home with a $5 ESP32, and it was easier than I expected
…Making the ESP32-C6 into a standalone Thread Border Router may not deliver the best performance since the chip uses the Wi-Fi and Thread radios simultaneously. Meanwhile, using the board as…
Your motherboard's worst PCIe slot might be the most useful one in your build
…Modern machines with fast onboard Wi-Fi and multi-gig Ethernet may not need too many expansion cards, but if yours is an older build, PCIe x1 cards can be a lifesaver…
Your motherboard is sabotaging your peripherals, and it's about time someone did something about it
…Related Your PC's onboard Wi-Fi is not bad — you just need these 5 tweaks to make it better Onboard Wi-Fi doesn't have to be terrible There are more…
Your streaming stick is slower than it should be, and your router is to blame
…If either occurs, you'll often experience sluggish performance and frustrating lag. Though cheap, costing less than $50 for a 4K-capable streaming stick, these devices are sensitive to congested Wi-Fi…
This $10 fix made my expensive TV's internet way faster
…The problem, then, is that the rest of the surrounding hardware has moved on, especially the modern Wi-Fi standards. That's why many TVs actually benchmark faster over Wi-Fi than…