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PC experts warn against using your router's USB port - here's what to do instead

Your router's USB port is convenient, but it's unreliable and a potential security risk.

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Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I tested it for a month, and here's my verdict
Terramaster F4-425 Sync configuration.
I set up a NAS system at home to keep my data safe - here's my buying advice now
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The right way to run an internet speed tests (and how to use the results for faster Wi-Fi)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Slow Wi-Fi? 5 products I use to effectively fix my home internet once and for all
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PC experts warn against using your router's USB port - here's what to do instead

Your router's USB port is convenient, but it's unreliable and a potential security risk.
2 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Home Networking
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Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I tested it for a month, and here's my verdict

Do you need one access point or full-home coverage? Here's how to tell.
3 days ago by Charlie Osborne in Home Networking
Terramaster F4-425 Sync configuration.

I set up a NAS system at home to keep my data safe - here's my buying advice now

If you're looking to break away from third-party file and directory storage, this NAS from Terramaster might be just what you need.
4 days ago by Jack Wallen in Home Networking
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The right way to run an internet speed tests (and how to use the results for faster Wi-Fi)

After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Home Networking
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Slow Wi-Fi? 5 products I use to effectively fix my home internet once and for all

Reliable Wi-Fi is a must in 2025. If your connection's failing you, these five products won't.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Home Networking
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If you're thinking of upgrading to Wi-Fi 7, the mesh system I recommend is now 21% off

Users will appreciate the Eero 7's straightforward installation and consistently fast performance. You can get the 3-pack for less than $300.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Home Networking
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Need to share your Wi-Fi password? My simple phone trick gives you an instant connection

Stop hunting for your Wi-Fi password. Your phone can share it instantly.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in iPhone
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Best VPN routers 2025: Give your home blanket privacy and security

My favorite VPN routers offer comprehensive home protection with simple installation. These are my favorite picks, and some already have Black Friday discounts.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Sick of online ads and trackers? How I block them across my entire home network

If you're tired of constant ads popping up on every screen, just block them across your entire home for good. Here's how.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Security
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Should you ditch your TP-Link router? Here's how to secure your Wi-Fi today

As a ban on the country's favorite router brand looms, here's how to keep your network and data safe.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
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America's favorite router might soon be banned in the US - here's what we know

Should the ban take effect, it would be one of the most sweeping product bans in consumer history.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Home Networking
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Slow Wi-Fi? How to get wired internet at home without running an Ethernet cable

Turn your cable outlets into high-speed internet ports with a simple adapter. No rewiring required.
1 month ago by Ed Bott in Home Networking
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Slow internet at home? 3 things I always inspect first to get faster Wi-Fi speeds

Here's how to adjust your router settings to boost your internet speed - no expensive upgrades needed.
2 months ago by Chris Bayer in Home Networking
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Get faster outdoor Wi-Fi with the Eero Outdoor 7 - now at a new low price

With the Eero Outdoor 7, you can enjoy great Wi-Fi even at the far end of your backyard. It's on sale for 20% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
2 months ago by Cesar Cadenas in Home Networking
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Windows 11 lets you run a network speed test right from the taskbar now - how to try it

This new taskbar button lets you quickly measure the speed of your internet connection.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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