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…
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I spent $50 on a managed switch and fixed problems my $200 router couldn't
…Mainstream routers either come with two or a few LAN ports or focus more on Wi-Fi performance. The router was the center of my LAN This all changed with a home…
The gaming industry's biggest lie is about what your setup needs — here's what actually matters
…In reality, a stable, well-built Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 router from a reputable networking brand will usually outperform many gaming-branded alternatives without having to scream about esports…
Your fastest USB port might not be your best, and I found that out the hard way
…This is the exact wireless real estate used by Bluetooth, a standard Wi-Fi bands, Zigbee, and pretty much every single proprietary 2.4 GHz low-latency gaming mouse dongle, whether that…
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…
Everyone loves Tailscale, but it's masking a critical gap in how most people think about networks
…Although they can't hide everything Tailscale won't magically repair packet loss, or flaky Wi-Fi, crummy cables, or your ISP having troubles. The overlay still relys on the underlying network…
Intel's Arc G3-Series chips are here to power the next generation of handheld gaming PCs
…Other features include "Day-0" driver support to ensure game compatibility, Xbox Mode, Intel Pre-compiled Shaders, Wi-Fi 7 R2, Dual Bluetooth 6, and Thunderbolt 4. While both chips feature 14…
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 built my own smart TV setup with a monitor and a cheap device, and it turned out better than I expected
…General navigation is manageable, and with 5GHz Wi-Fi support, the network speed is more than good enough for 1080p streaming. Of course, there were occasional delays while launching heavier apps, and…
Sunshine and Moonlight let me build my own game streaming service for the cost of one GPU
…Wi-Fi will depend on the signal strength, of course, but bandwidth is usually rock solid with multiple hardwired access points dotted around the home. But if I want to stream remotely…