If you’re considering buying a cable modem to save on rental fees, get better performance, or both, we’d encourage you to read this list of tips first for the smoothest experience.
There’s a good chance you’ve come across advertising for Comcast’s “new Xfinity 10G network” at this point and wondered what exactly “10G” means. You’re certainly not alone. Here’s what you need to know….
You’re shopping for a cable modem, and you come across DOCSIS 3.0 and DOCSIS 3.1 modems at very different price points. But is a higher version number (and price tag) automatically better? Here’s what you need to know….
If you’re paying to rent your cable modem, you’ll end up throwing thousands of dollars away over the years. Here’s a breakdown of how fast buying a cable modem will pay for itself and how much you’ll save….
There’s a good chance it’s been a long time since you’ve heard the sound of a dial-up modem negotiating a connection (and some of you may not be old enough to have ever heard it). But for a surprising number of Americans, the…
Do you have a cable modem? It’s using DOCSIS. If you’re curious when you’ll have faster cable internet thanks to DOCSIS 4.0—and when you’ll need to upgrade your cable modem—here’s what to expect and when….
If you’re shopping for a cable modem, you’ll come across the term “channels” paired with number designations like 16×4 or 24×8. What that means isn’t immediately apparent, but it has a big impact on your internet connection s…
Whether you’re shopping for a modem to avoid ISP fees or just curious about the modem your ISP gave you, here’s what you need to know about DOCSIS and its impact on your internet speed and performance….
It’s all too easy to get a new Wi-Fi router, spend a few minutes doing some basic setup, and then ignore it until it’s so old and slow you’re forced to upgrade. Here are some settings and features you should take advantage of…
Buying a Wi-Fi router, like purchasing a new smartphone, computer, or other sophisticated devices, goes much smoother if you know what to look for and avoid. Here are some common mistakes you don’t want to make when shopping …
You just plugged in your new Wi-Fi router. Now what? It’s a perfect time to set things up with best practices right from the start and get the most out of your faster, better, and up-to-date hardware.
You bought a mesh system to improve your home’s Wi-Fi situation, so let’s make sure the router and nodes are positioned optimally to give you the best experience. Here’s how to place your mesh nodes for the best speeds and co…
Like anything related to computer and network security, quite a few oft-repeated Wi-Fi security tricks don’t help at all. Here are the tips and tricks you should avoid and an equal number you should be sure to use….
Running a speed test on your home internet connection (and getting great results) is important, right? Not so fast. Sure, a flashy test result is great. But it doesn’t matter that much. Here’s what does….
Nobody likes wasting money, and it’s easy to ignore your home’s Wi-Fi router right up until it dies of old age. But there are many good reasons you should upgrade your router before then. Let’s look at them and how often you …
It’s easy to treat your Wi-Fi router like an appliance, just running it like an old fridge until it eventually dies and you’re forced to replace it. Here are some key signs that your router is due for an upgrade (and why you …
If your home internet is pretty slow, you might think it doesn’t matter if you have a dusty old router without the latest bells and whistles. Here’s why you should give serious consideration to upgrading….
Your ISP likely supplied you with a modem, Wi-Fi router, or both when you signed up for service. Here’s why you might want to return your ISP’s gear and use your own Wi-Fi router and modem instead.
Cruddy Wi-Fi performance is frustrating, but so is spending money when you could improve your Wi-Fi without spending a dime. Here are ten tips to improve your Wi-Fi for free, plus three bonus tips for people with more room in…
Gigabit internet has become a gold standard regarding broadband adoption and determining whether or not your location has “good” internet access. But it’s overhyped, you probably don’t need it, and you can save hundreds of do…
Wyze, the smart home come company, revealed its first Wi-Fi mesh routers last year. The entry-level Wyze Router already arrived, and now the higher-end model is available for purchase — but there’s a catch….
Changing your IP address is a simple fix for a number of networking issues. However, there’s more than one way to cook that particular egg. So let’s go over your options for getting a new IP address, and why you’d choose one …
Many of the best Wi-Fi routers already support Wi-Fi 6E, from the Google Nest Wifi Pro to Amazon’s Eero Pro 6E. MSI, best known for its gaming hardware and accessories, has now revealed its first Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers….
Securing your Wi-Fi network isn’t super hard, but you do have to take a moment or two to do it. Here are some common mistakes people make so you can avoid them, secure your network, and get back to enjoying the internet stres…
Wi-Fi has become one of the most popular technologies. Most of us use it to access the internet. But what does connecting to Wi-Fi mean, what does Wi-Fi stand for, and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know….
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