Your router has a client limit, and it might be a problem for your smart home
…If you notice a smart plug is offline in the app, but it fixes itself if you reboot the router, then that's probably a sign that your router is struggling to…
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Stop buying mesh Wi-Fi before trying these free yet game-changing network upgrades
…And a better router will still be cheaper than mesh while solving your range issues. Lastly, repurposing an old router into a wired access point could be the only fix your network…
Nvidia's best GPU feature is hiding in VLC's settings, and you're probably missing it
…Enable RTX VSR in Nvidia App, set VLC output to Direct3D11, enable hardware blending and Super Resolution. VSR had early bugs but is stable now; worth enabling to sharpen local videos—turn…
I turned my living room into a Raspberry Pi-flavored arcade without storing a single game locally
…cable running all the way from my TV to the Raspberry Pi. But that’s a small price to pay for avoiding performance issues when running games off my NAS. Raspberry Pi…
You should reboot your router once a month, but not for the reason you think
…Your router needs to manage concurrent data streams across your smartphones, laptops, desktops, TVs, tablets, and home automation devices. A single smartphone can open dozens of simultaneous connections when fetching images, videos…
Your old router is the secret to a stable smart home
…Related Your smart TV may be holding your entire Wi-Fi hostage Make your Wi-Fi great again by removing your smart TV from it The benefits of using a second router…
You don't need to wait for SteamOS to have a great couch PC - here's what to use instead
…The bigger question is whether that same experience can translate cleanly to a home theater PC sitting under a TV. SteamOS points in the right direction, but if you want a couch…
Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…They're either dealing with latency issues on Wi-Fi or capped speeds on Ethernet. Restarting the router is only a temporary fix since the real problem is the router itself. Your…
Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
…You'll also find basics like a per-app resizable windows, proper multitasking and a layout that actually makes sense with a keyboard and mouse. Google has been trying to make this…
My entire homelab runs on an 8-year-old laptop most people would throw away
…Other features like sharing links, collaborative tools, and the mobile/desktop app were added bonuses. I faced a couple of issues while setting it up, but they were one-time things. Since…