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What Is a Thread Border Router? (And Do I Need to Buy One?)

You might already have one in your home and not even realize it.

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How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Got spotty Wi-Fi at your desk but a blazing fast Ethernet connection? No problem.

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Amazon's Eero Max 7 Router Offers Wi-Fi 7 and 10 Gig Connectivity

It's overkill for most people, of course.

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Netgear Orbi 970 Mesh Router Has Wi-Fi 7 and up to 27 Gbps

Don't look at the price, though.

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Netgear's New Wi-Fi Mesh System Wants to Beat Eero

Wi-Fi 6E support, ultra-fast, plus they also look really nice.

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How to Find the Best Wi-Fi Channel for Your Router on Any Operating System

If you live somewhere with congested Wi-Fi, you've probably experienced slow, unreliable wireless connections before. Here's how to fix it.

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How to Change Your IP Address From the Command Prompt in Windows

It's easy enough to change an IP address on your PC using Control Panel, but did you know you can also do it from the Command Prompt?

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Understanding Routers, Switches, and Network Hardware

So many different pieces, and way too many wires.

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The Best Budget Wi-Fi Routers of 2023

Buying a new router? Let us help you pick something that has a lot of features and performance, but is also budget-friendly.

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How to See Who's Connected to Your Wi-Fi Network

Don't freak out if there are a ton of devices you don't recognize.

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8 Ways to Fix TikTok's "No Internet Connection" Error

Get your TikTok connectivity restored with these solutions.

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Is Your Router’s Wi-Fi Performance Limiting Your Internet Speed? Here’s How to Tell

Find out if your Wi-Fi router is the bottleneck in your network setup.

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How to Fix Common Issues With Wi-Fi in Windows 11

To fix common issues with your Wi-Fi in Windows 11, there are some quick and easy tricks you can use.

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7 Tech Terms You're Using Wrong

Are you using terms like "Wi-Fi" and "AI" wrong?

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How to Add a Static TCP/IP Route to the Windows Routing Table

If you're connecting to a work network and your home network, it might be handy to manually control how traffic is routed.

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The Best Mesh Routers of 2023

Ditch Wi-Fi dead spots and patchy internet with our handpicked mesh routers.

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How to Monitor Your Internet Bandwidth Usage and Avoid Exceeding Data Caps

Curious what's using up all your bandwidth? Time to dig in.

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The Best Wi-Fi Range Extenders of 2023

Experiencing Wi-Fi dead zones in your home? Check out our list of Wi-Fi range extenders to help cover your home completely.

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