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I paid for gigabit internet and got 100Mbps
I paid for gigabit internet and got 100Mbps—here’s what was actually wrong – howtogeek.com
Recently, I finally took the plunge and signed up for a shiny gigabit plan, fully expecting my downloads to finish before I could even blink. Reader, they did not.
Your router has a second password you’ve probably never changed
Your router has a second password you’ve probably never changed – howtogeek.com
The concept of needing to set a secure password has been hammered into our heads for so long, it barely warrants a mention.
How Do I Change My Router’s Password?
How Do I Change My Router’s Password? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Stop using these Wi-Fi passwords before your network gets compromised
Stop using these Wi-Fi passwords before your network gets compromised – howtogeek.com
What’s the status of your Wi-Fi password? I wager that if I surveyed most people I know, I’d find two groups split right down the middle: people who never bothered to change theirs, and people who changed theirs to something painfully easy or funny.
I bought a new router and didn’t need to update a single Wi-Fi password
I bought a new router and didn’t need to update a single Wi-Fi password—here’s how – share.google
Buying a new Wi-Fi router is equal parts exciting and frustrating. On the one hand, you’re upgrading your network with better speeds, improved Wi-Fi stability, and more range.
Your surge protector is silently failing
Your surge protector is silently failing—here’s how to tell – howtogeek.com
I’ve been building PCs for something around 20 years, and seeing as it’s a major hobby for me, I like to lurk around various PC building communities or talk to other PC owners.
I changed one setting in Device Manager
I changed one setting in Device Manager and my Wi-Fi jumped from 260 Mbps to 430 Mbps – makeuseof.com
If your Wi-Fi feels slower than you’d like even though your router is fine and your ISP says it’s not experiencing any outages, you might want to restart everything, and then run a speed test.
I’ve owned this Brother printer since 2021
You’re using HDMI wrong on your smart TV
You’re using HDMI wrong on your smart TV: Here’s how to fix the mistake once and for all – howtogeek.com
Every TV today has at least one HDMI port on the side or back. It’s used to stream content from another device to your television—whether that’s a streaming device, tablet, or computer.
My Computer Has Started to Shut Down Randomly
My Computer Has Started to Shut Down Randomly. Could It Be the Fan? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
The NSA Just Warned Everyone to Reboot Their Routers
The NSA Just Warned Everyone to Reboot Their Routers – What to Do Right Now – National Cybersecurity Alliance – staysafeonline.org
Your home internet router is probably the most important device you never think about. A new memo from the United States government now suggests it’s a prime target for hackers.
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network – discoveryalert.com.au
The digital transformation of family life has created an unprecedented convergence of convenience and vulnerability. As households integrate everything from smart thermostats to AI-powered homework assistants, the traditional security perimeter has dissolved entirely.
Why bad router placement is tricking you into buying a $300 mesh network
Why bad router placement is tricking you into buying a $300 mesh network – howtogeek.com
If your Wi-Fi connection is constantly disappointing you, there’s one commonly recommended fix: setting up a mesh system. But that’s going to cost you some money, and you might not even need one.
I stopped watching YouTube the old way after trying this Gemini feature
I stopped watching YouTube the old way after trying this Gemini feature – Android Police
Watching videos on YouTube usually means sitting through the entire clip. If a section goes by too quickly or something isn’t clear, the only option is to rewind, scan the comments, or look up the topic somewhere else.
Your smart home needs a mesh network, here’s what that means
Your smart home needs a mesh network, here’s what that means – howtogeek.com
When I started building my smart home, I was still figuring things out and making mistakes. But one thing I’m glad I got right from the start was the decision to use a mesh network, rather than just relying on Wi-Fi for everything.