Matter promised to fix smart homes, but created a worse mess instead
…Now users have to check if a device is Matter over Wi-Fi or Matter over Thread. If it's Thread, do they have the right border router? If it's Wi…
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Windows 11 quietly added a built-in network speed test, and it's actually good
…The feature puts a new entry in the network menu. When you right-click the Wi-Fi or Ethernet icon on the taskbar (or click the Wi-Fi quick‑settings panel), you…
I fixed each of my PC's biggest bottlenecks without spending a single dollar
…This was the only change I made to the networking hardware, and the link speed has remained at 1 Gbps ever since. This led me to believe that the old Wi-Fi…
Your Ethernet wall ports might already work, but your builder wired them for phones
…and some fresh RJ45 keystones to enjoy the network's true speeds. During the awkward gap between dial-up's death and Wi-Fi's dominance, builders hedged their bets by wiring…
I replaced my smart bulbs with "dumb" LEDs and a $15 motion sensor
…You'll also be reducing the network bloat. Every Wi-Fi smart bulb counts as a client on your router, meaning if you've got 20 bulbs in total, that's 20…
Stop struggling with OPNsense — these 4 tweaks take a few minutes to make
…Secure guest access Captive portals aren't just for hotels If you've used public Wi-Fi networks before, you'll know what captive portals are. They're small web pages that…
This lesser-known Pixel setting will change the way you use your phone
…For example, if you only want your Pixel to ring when you're on your Home Wi-Fi network, you can create a Rule for that. On the other hand, you can…
3 myths about RJ45 Ethernet cables that I get tired of hearing
…Related 5 reasons Wi-Fi will never be better than Ethernet Wi-Fi will never be better than Ethernet, and there are a few key reasons. All Ethernet cables are the same…
Running Ethernet through my house taught me things no router upgrade ever could
…Wi-Fi 7, and won't be for a long time Upgrading only your router gives you a false sense of security It's good to be thinking about upgrading networking equipment…
Your smart home devices will outlast the companies that made them if you ditch the cloud
…The next step is to banish Wi-Fi entirely and shift to an alternative architecture. Stop buying generic Wi-Fi accessories that use external cloud registration layers. Instead, anchor your sensors, dimmers…