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Wi-Fi Calling vs. Cellular Calling: Which Is Best?
Quick Links What About Network Coverage? What Works and What Sucks From the beginning of time, communication has been one of the most important cornerstones in our evolution as a species. And now it seems like we can’t live without a wireless connection. Wi-Fi and cellular calling both provide cost-effective means and reliability in today’s connected world. But choosing which…
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Is Your Wi-Fi Putting Your Data at Risk? Here’s How to Stay Safe
Summary Setting up Wi-Fi security doesn’t have to be difficult. Change the default admin password, pick a solid encryption method, keep your firmware current, and use a VPN if you like an added layer. These steps won’t guarantee perfect security at all times, but they’ll make your network far more secure. Wi-Fi networks power a lot of our routines, from…
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Wi-Fi Not Working on Ubuntu? Here’s How to Fix It
If your Ubuntu system refuses to connect to Wi-Fi, you’re not alone. Wireless issues are one of the most common frustrations we Linux users face. If your Wi-Fi isn’t showing up, keeps disconnecting, or won’t connect, there are several ways to troubleshoot and fix the problem. These aren’t the only possible solutions for Ubuntu Wi-Fi problems, but they are a…
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ASUS RT-BE58U review: Wi-Fi 7 without the premium cost!
The Wi-Fi 7 standard was finalized in the early days of 2024, and since then, more routers and other wireless devices have become available. Initially, wireless routers with Wi-Fi 7 were premium, high-priced devices that few could afford. Fortunately, as time passed, the situation changed, and today, you can find more affordable Wi-Fi 7. For example, there are Wi-Fi 7…
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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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