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…
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I spent $15 on my Wi-Fi setup and it outperformed a $200 router upgrade
…In recent years, the networking industry has become obsessed with Wi-Fi 7 and $500 mesh systems , but the laws of physics haven't changed. Often, the bottlenecks aren't your router…
Your PC probably has an unused M.2 slot, and it's the cheapest upgrade available
…Add wireless connectivity to your old PC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters Unlike modern motherboards, not all older models had onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, especially the lower-end ones. PC builders…
I waited years for MoCA 3.0 adapters, and they're still nowhere to be found
…Wi-Fi became the de facto standard for consumer devices, and few consumer devices were ever released with 10 GbE-capable wired networking ports. That's changing now, but MoCA 3.0…
This open-source app replaced AirDrop across every device I own, and it works on any OS
…more work PairDrop may only work over the local network by default, but if you're not near a Wi-Fi network or you want to send files over the internet, you…
Most people ignore their router's USB port, but it's perfect for one surprisingly useful thing
…devices wirelessly B Connect a storage device and share it across the network C Boost the router's Wi-Fi signal strength D Connect the router directly to a PC without an…
Your guest network is a security nightmare, and splitting it in two actually fixes it
…Let's say a friend comes over and asks for the Wi-Fi password. You then hand them the guest network credentials, and suddenly your friend's malware-heavy smartphone is sitting…
I ignored IPv6 for years, and now my home network is paying the price
…Network Compatible EasyMesh TP-Link Archer BE800 is a powerful WI-Fi 7 router that sports a blazing-fast tri-band BE 19000 connection and multiple 10Gbps wired ports. Supported standards Wi…
Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your router's dirty secret
…They're not designed to last long, just long enough, so that any problems start appearing around the time that the new Wi-Fi version drops, or client devices upgrade from gigabit…
Your motherboard's Ethernet port matters a lot more than it did 5 years ago
…TP-Link Dual-Band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router $120 at Amazon Related Why Multi-Gig networking is the future of home connectivity It's not all about download speeds, but they…