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How to simplify Wi-Fi management with ASUS Smart Home Master
If you have a Wi-Fi 7 router from ASUS or a ZenWiFi mesh system that supports this standard, you get a brand new feature: Smart Home Master. Its purpose is to simplify the process of managing your network, by allowing you to create multiple types of Wi-Fi networks that are automatically optimized for different purposes. For example, you can quickly…
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How to fix any Wi-Fi problems easily on Windows 11
UPDATED 4/30/2025: Wi-Fi connectivity issues are among the most common problems reported on Windows 11. After installing a feature update, users often encounter slow speeds, random disconnections, or error messages such as “Limited access,” “Unidentified Network,” or “No internet access.” These issues typically arise from driver incompatibilities, corrupted network configurations, or bugs introduced during the upgrade process. For instance, a…
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Fixing Boot Errors, Wi-Fi Problems, and More
Ubuntu is a favorite among Linux enthusiasts for its stability, security, and user-friendly interface. But let’s face it, even the most reliable systems have hiccups. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to solve boot errors, Wi-Fi problems, or other quirks, these tips should help. The following aren’t the only possible solutions. Ubuntu’s flexibility means there’s often more than one way…
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Best Low-Cost WiFi Routers – Consumer Reports
You don’t need WiFi 7, introduced in 2024, to check email, conduct Zoom calls, and browse the web. In fact, if your laptop, phone, and other gadgets aren’t WiFi 7-compatible, you won’t notice much difference with the new standard, not yet anyway. So go ahead and save yourself some money with a WiFi 6 or WiFi 6E router. You can still…
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How to Get Faster, Safer WiFi With a Guest Network
There are many valid reasons to set up a guest network, but to us it really boils down to these three: It can improve the privacy and security of your devices, simplify the process of sharing WiFi with visitors, and improve the performance of your network. Let’s start with security. When you give guests access to your main network, you…
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I just gave my old laptop a major Wi-Fi 7 speed boost with these USB adapters — here’s how
My favorite notebook of all time is an HP EliteBook Dragonfly from 2019 that goes where I go, regardless of whether it’s cross town or across the globe. Despite its age, it still has lots of power, a bright touchscreen, excellent Bang and Olufsen audio and a 7 hour battery life. Its dark blue machined aluminum case makes for a…
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Wi-Fi is one of the great backward compatibility success stories
My home network is a small miracle of backward compatibility, slinging data across 60-plus devices that span five generations of Wi-Fi. Everything on it, from my iPhone 15 Pro all the way down to my Nintendo Wii, manages to connect to the internet, most of it wirelessly through my router, with shockingly few issues. That’s possible because of Wi-Fi’s essentially…
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How to set up Wi-Fi calling on Android and iPhones
How’s that 5G rollout going in your area? Even in 2025, there’s no guarantee you’re going to be able to get reliable cell service everywhere you go, especially if you happen to live somewhere that’s especially crowded or remote — or if you work in your company’s basement. That’s where Wi-Fi calling comes in, which routes your phone’s calls and…
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Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Adoption in High-Density Environments
The evolution of wireless technology has been a cornerstone of modern connectivity, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and innovation across industries. With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E and the impending arrival of Wi-Fi 7, network administrators are poised to unlock unprecedented levels of performance, reliability, and scalability. These advancements are particularly transformative for high-density environments such as healthcare facilities, large enterprises,…
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Wi-Fi 7’s Impact on Home Networking
The advancement of Wi-Fi technology has seen rapid evolution over the last few decades, from Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) to the current Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 standards. With each new iteration, users and businesses experience faster, more reliable connections, enhanced security, and an overall improvement in network efficiency. Wi-Fi 7, also known as 802.11be, promises to be a game changer,…
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