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Windows 11 tests easily sharing Wi-Fi access with a QR code
Sharing Wi-Fi access data via Windows 11 will be child's play. Microsoft has integrated a QR code function into its operating system.
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This excellent Wi-Fi 6 mesh router is just $55 during Prime Day
The TP-Link Deco X20 is speedy but simple to set up, and it’s down to its lowest price yet during Amazon Prime Big Deals Day.
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Amazon's delightful Eero WI-Fi router is just $45 for October Prime Day
Kick your Internet provider's router to the curb and get Amazon's Eero router for $45 during Prime Big Deal Days.
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If you have one of these three Asus routers, update it right now
Extremely critical security vulnerabilities put these routers at risk from remote attackers.
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Why you should always set up guest Wi-Fi at home
Even if no one ever visits you, a guest network helps maintain the security and privacy of your home network.
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Wi-Fi 7: A deep-dive into the blistering new wireless standard
Wi-Fi 7 is now being launched, and the new Wi-Fi standard improves the speed and stability of radio transmission with numerous innovations.
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This broken Windows feature taunts me every time I update
A Windows feature called Delivery Optimization within is designed to allow you to download apps and updates from other PCs on your network, not the Internet. But it's so frustrating that it barely ever works.
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This $100 TP-Link mesh router 3-pack will fix your spotty Wi-Fi
This budget mesh router is down to its all-time low, making it an affordable way to get even Wi-Fi coverage across your whole house.
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Meet MoCA, the speedy home network alternative that runs over cable wires
Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) makes it possible to set up networks over coaxial cables. The article shows what you need to know and what advantages MoCA offers compared to Powerline.
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Mesh Wi-Fi vs Traditional Routers: Which is better?
When it comes to setting your home up with Wi-Fi it's easy to get stumped on the question of which Wi-Fi type is best: A traditional home router, or one of the new Wi-Fi mesh systems? Here are the basics to help you make the right decision.
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Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 6E: Which should you pick?
With three versions of Wi-Fi on the market, picking a router is more complicated than ever.
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Save a massive 40% on Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi routers for Prime Day
Take a 40% discount on one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems around, the Eero Pro 6E, in packs of one, two, or three for Prime Day.
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Why you should upgrade to Wi-Fi 6/6E
The quality of your Wi-Fi network has a huge influence on your online activities. Here's what you should know about the latest Wi-Fi 6/6E standard and how to upgrade.
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Which Wi-Fi router looks most like an evil alien spaceship?
Designs for gaming routers have gotten really familiar lately. It's time to break down which ones look like spaceships.
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Wi-Fi 7 is coming: Meet the smarter, faster Internet of the future
Qualcomm announces the FastConnect 7800, which the company says will be the first Wi-Fi 7 chip. But what is Wi-Fi 7? We explain the next generation of wireless networking technology.
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Telstra launches the Smart Modem 3 with faster Wi-Fi speeds
Telstra has launched the Smart Modem 3, featuring Wi-Fi 6 and promising faster Wi-Fi speeds than before.
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These bristling Asus ROG Rapture routers are home network hot rods
The hot rods of Asus’s ROG Rapture gaming router lineup are about to get huge upgrades.
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Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE300 makes cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6E more affordable
The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 shaves hundreds of dollars off the price of previous Netgear Wi-Fi 6E routers. It still ain't cheap, but it's a whole lot cheaper.
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This loaded TP-Link mesh router is $800 and looks worth every penny
TP-Link unleashed an avalanche of mesh router systems at CES 2022, including a flagship Deco XE200 that costs $800 but comes fully loaded with every feature and spec you could ask for.
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TP-Link's radical Wi-Fi 6E router looks like a self-adjusting '80s sci-fi robot
TP-Link rolled out several high-speed Wi-Fi 6E routers at CES 2022, including a model with radical self-adjusting antennas.
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Netgear's killer NetDuma gaming features head to Orbi Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers
Netgear's NetDuma integration can level up your network and your gaming experience, and now it's coming to the company's Orbi Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers.
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Comcast embraces the Wi-Fi 6E future with its latest xFi gateway
Comcast is debuting its very first—and, as far as we can tell, the industry’s first—ISP-provided Wi-Fi 6E modem/router combo.
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Netgear reveals the world's first quad-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh router
The Netgear Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System AXE11000 (RBKE960) provides a dedicated 5GHz backhaul channel, leaving you with a free 5GHz band for connected devices.
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Mesh Wi-Fi vs. traditional router: Which one’s best for your home?
Mesh routers may be newer than traditional routers, but they’re not inherently better. We break nodown of the pros and cons of each to help you pick between them.
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TP-Link’s Archer GX90 AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 gaming router is available now
It took a while to get here, but it’s less expensive than anticipated.
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The best router settings for gaming
Whip your home network into gaming-grade shape with these router tips.
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How to secure your home Wi-Fi network and router
Following these instructions will help protect your home network from snoopers and would-be hackers.
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Boost your network speeds with this one-day sale on Netgear routers
Amazon has a one-day sale on Netgear routers and networking equipment as the Intel Gamer Days sales madness continues.
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Netgear’s Nighthawk M5 5G puts gigabit Wi-Fi 6 internet in the palm of your hand
Take your wireless network on the road or tap 5G for your internet connection at home.
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Wi-Fi extenders vs. boosters vs. repeaters: Major differences explained
There are a variety of products that are meant to increase the range of your Wi-Fi network to the furthest reaches of your home and even your yard. Know the differences so you can choose the option that best meets your needs.
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Blanket your home with Netgear’s Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers for $100 off
Amazon is selling the Netgear Orbi Pro AX1800 two-pack for $200 down from $300.
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Net neutrality, right to repair, broadband fees: How Biden’s order will affect tech users
President Biden issued an executive order on Friday that will make sweeping changes to the tech landscape, covering everything from net neutrality, your right to repair smartphones, and broadband fees and competition.
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Best Amazon Prime Day deals on PC components, monitors, networking gear, and more
Grab these sizable discounts on PC parts, networking gear, and gaming accessories while you can.
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This Netgear Nighthawk AX4 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router is just $80 today
B&H Photo has a sweet deal on this feature-packed Nighthawk router, but you’ll need to act fast.
Opinion
Comcast suspends data caps for certain states, and that’s unfair
The Pennsylvania attorney general strikes a deal with Comcast to delay broadband data caps until July, and suddenly a chunk of the country gets special treatment.
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CableLabs wants to solve glitchy smartphone Wi-Fi with IWINS
CableLabs is testing something called Intelligent Network Wireless Steering, or IWINS, to smooth out the handoff of Wi-Fi and cellular in your backyard or downtown.
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Fix your Wi-Fi! Save $75 on Amazon’s Eero Mesh Wi-Fi system 3-pack
If your expansive home suffers Wi-Fi dead zones, you could benefit from a multi-point mesh system. Now the Eero Mesh Wi-Fi is on sale for $174, a 30 percent price drop.
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Qualcomm debuts WiFi 6E chipsets for mesh networks debuting in 2021
Qualcomm announces what it's calling its Immersive Home platform, which offers cheaper dual-band WiFi6 options as well as the high-bandwidth WiFi 6E backhaul for mesh-network devices debuting in 2021.
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Best Prime Day deals on PC components and networking gear
You'll find fewer deals on PC parts, accessories, and networking gear this year, but we still spotted good ones worth a look.
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Which mesh Wi-Fi system should I buy?
If you’ve decided to make your next home Wi-Fi system a Mesh one, it’s worth knowing the pros and cons of each solution on the market.
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T-Mobile takes on scammers with free and paid tools to block, ID, and eradicate spam calls
T-Mobile's latest Uncarrier event focused on scam calls and how it's working to get rid of them.
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Mozilla’s paid, unlimited VPN service goes live
Firefox browser developer Mozilla launches the Mozilla VPN, hoping that you'll trust its reputation as you choose among various VPN providers.
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Intel unveils the Thunderbolt 4 spec, which AMD believes it can use
Intel reveals the technical details of Thunderbolt 4, its next-gen technology for connecting docks, displays and storage. AMD-based PCs remain out of the picture.
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Data caps on Comcast, T-Mobile return on July 1
Unless ISPs extend benefits like unlimited data and the Keep America Connected Pledge to waive late fees, all of the incentives to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic will expire next week.
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Stock up on storage with this 1-day sale on WD and SanDisk gear
Amazon has a one-day sale on WD and SanDisk storage including SD cards, external hard drives, and more.
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Get a fast 256GB Samsung EVO microSD card for just $34
The Samsung Evo Select 256GB microSD card is just $34 on Amazon.
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Better Wi-Fi: Get 3 Eero mesh routers and an Echo Dot for $199
Amazon is selling a three-pack of the Eero Mesh Wi-Fi System and an Echo Dot for $199.
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Which Internet providers are lifting data caps during the coronavirus, and which aren’t
Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are lifting data caps during the coronavirus and providing discounts to new customers. Others aren't. We break it down.
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