Please don't use IPTV services on your Fire TV Stick
…08 / 8 Hardware What major connectivity upgrade did the Fire TV Stick 4K Max introduce when it launched in 2021? A Built-in 5G modem B Wi-Fi 6 support C Bluetooth…
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I wired my house with fiber instead of Cat6, and the installation was actually easier than I expected
…the network is already busy, and latency is low across the board. But because we have the garage and outbuilding both connected, two APs positioned ensure we have Wi-Fi coverage across…
I blamed my NAS for slow streaming until I realized what transcoding was actually doing
…same network. Here's some rough numbers for each codec and common resolutions that media libraries are made up of. Most of these should be no trouble for Wi-Fi at home…
Stop blaming your ISP: most home networks are failing you in ways speed won't fix
…TP-Link Archer BE550 $220 $300 Save $80 Wi-Fi Bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz $220 at Amazon $220 at B&H $220 at Newegg Beyond the wireless standards themselves, which have…
If you run a home lab and renovate your home, here's what to wire before the walls close up
…only applicable if you're really serious about your home networking. For starters, wireless is really good. A decent Wi-Fi 7 mesh system can be just fine in a lot of…
The FCC says foreign routers are a security risk, but still allows firmware updates to the ones you already own
…Wi-Fi 7 routers from foreign manufacturers can't get new FCC authorization now, which means anyone who would have upgraded is more likely to stick with their aging Wi-Fi 6…
I run two routers at home, and it's not for the reason you think
…is quietly killing your Wi-Fi Your signal is suffering, but there's an easy fix Two routers can be a great unlock for your home network Two routers in one house…
Moving cheap IoT gear to a guest network solved more problems than I expected
…Related 6 tips to securely share guest Wi-Fi with friends Make guest access easy backed by robust security A guest network fixes the chatter issue, too Cheap IoT devices create a…
Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
…If Wi-Fi fails, it can even act as its own hotspot. Plus, with Bluetooth, security and quick sign-ins built in, it can add a lot of ease and flexibility to…
These 4 Terminal commands turned my Windows 11 workflow into something I actually enjoy
…Windows has a built-in package manager Make things easier for yourself netsh wlan show wlanreport Everything about wireless networks Wi-Fi breakdowns are the worst, and they hamper my productivity. Every…