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How the CSA, Thread Group, and Wi-Fi Alliance plan to fix Matter
Matter launched with a mission to provide a reliable, secure way for smart home devices to connect to and communicate with each other across brands and ecosystems. But two years in, problems have plagued the connectivity protocol. Big players like Apple, Amazon, and Google have been slow to offer broad support for Matter device types, there are ongoing reliability and…
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These Six Materials May Be Blocking Your Home Wifi Signal
Nothing can ruins your day more thoroughly than a crappy wifi signal that slows your entire life to a crawl filled with error messages, broken images, and tedious loading animations that quickly test your sense of reality. When that’s the situation in your own home, it’s even worse—because it’s inescapable. If your wifi signal isn’t making it past the room…
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How to connect PlayStation 5 to hotel Wi-Fi
Connecting your PlayStation 5 to hotel Wi-Fi should be a relatively simple task but can be made more complicated by the hotel’s captive portal. A captive portal is a web page where you must log in or accept terms before connecting to the internet. Unfortunately, the captive portal won’t appear on your PS5 console, which prevents you from successfully connecting…
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Netgear’s new Wi-Fi 7 Orbi mesh system is a solid bump with plenty of ports
Netgear just announced the Orbi 870, a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that joins its now-three-tier lineup of Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. It’s pricey like the others, but at $1,299.99 for a three-pack, it’s a full thousand dollars cheaper than the next kit up, the quad-band Orbi 970. Netgear says a three-pack of Orbi 870s can cover up to 9,000…
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How to tweak the channels on your ASUS router for faster Wi-Fi
Unfortunately, not many people spend time delving into the more advanced settings of their wireless routers. For simplicity, they prefer to use the default settings provided by their manufacturer. However, this doesn’t always lead to great results, and you may end up not using all the potential of your router or mesh Wi-Fi system. If you use an extendable ASUS…
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How to set up the Wi-Fi on your ASUS router for IoT devices or your guests
If you’re using a modern ASUS router or ZenWiFi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7, connecting older IoT devices may be problematic because they aren’t compatible with newer wireless standards. The same can happen with your guests and their devices. If they have older phones or laptops, they might not even detect your home Wi-Fi. To solve such…
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Are Mobile Hotspots Secure? (Are They Safer Than Public Wi-Fi?)
Are mobile hotspots secure? Well, they can be if you take proper precautions. Otherwise, you’re exposing yourself to the same dangers as using the local free Wi-Fi. Cyber attackers can use various tools and exploits to steal payment data and logins. This article reviews the risks of using a mobile hotspot and the signs that someone might be trying to…
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ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 review: The future of Wi-Fi is here!
Wi-Fi 7 has arrived, and manufacturers are increasingly releasing routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems that bring this new standard into our homes and workplaces. For people needing wireless coverage in larger spaces, the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 is an intriguing option. This elegant mesh Wi-Fi system combines cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 capabilities with powerful hardware and a long list of advanced features.…
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ASUS routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems
Many of us receive Christmas presents that we quickly forget about. How about choosing something different and buying for ourselves or our loved ones a product that brings added daily comfort and utility. For example, how about buying a gaming router for the online gaming enthusiasts in the family? Or a Wi-Fi mesh system that provides coverage throughout your home,…
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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI review: For content creators!
The options for building a new computer based on the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors are quite generous, with professionals having plenty of motherboards and chipsets to choose from. One of the most interesting is the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI, a motherboard featuring the high-end X870E chipset, capable of delivering extreme performance and offering a wealth…
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