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Router locked? Here's how to reset access and get back in
An easy solution if you can't get into your router settings.
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Who's on your Wi-Fi? Here's how to see every device on your home network
Angry IP Scanner displays active devices on your LAN or Wi-Fi network, including their IP and MAC addresses.
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I spent $24 to future-proof my home network, forever
Ethernet cables can be the weakest link in your home network, but it is ludicrously cheap just to upgrade them to a point where you never need think of them again.
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6 practical uses for the USB port on your router
The USB port on the router offers more than you think. You can use it for backups, media sharing, and more.
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Is someone spying on your Wi-Fi? How to sniff out network snoops easily
Suspiciously slow Internet or unknown devices connecting without permission? How to recognize uninvited guests on your home network
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Can't access your NAS drives in Windows 11? Here's what to do
After updating to Windows 11 Pro 24H2, access to NAS drives on the local network may stop working and show an error message instead.
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More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.
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How to build your own router and firewall with Opnsense
More security, more features, and easier to expand your 'home lab' — not to mention how much you can learn about networking.
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Get more from your home network: 5 advanced tips for the hardcore
Get more control over all devices in your home with alternative router software; stop smart home gadgets from 'phoning home;' and access your devices from outside with VPN.
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More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network
Your home local area network is useful in more ways than just providing internet access to gadgets.
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Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
These must-do router tweaks will protect your gadgets from unwanted attacks.
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Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings
Speed up your wireless network and make sure your whole home has good Wi-Fi coverage.
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How to choose a new router and get started with important settings
Sure, you can make do with the router your internet provider has sent you and get internet without changing any settings at all — if you like low security and slow speed.
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How to lower your ping and latency in competitive online games
Every millisecond counts when gaming online. Here are some tips for when lag is ruining your esports performance.
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5 ways to check Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows PCs
Windows offers multiple ways of checking the strength of your Wi-Fi signal so you know whether you are getting optimum throughput.
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Better Wi-Fi thanks to mesh: What you need to know
Want faster Wi-Fi speed and better wireless coverage? A mesh network might be what you need. Here are the advantages and how to get started.
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Securing the home network – smart tricks and settings
Keep the hackers away and protect your other gadgets if any device suffers a breach or malware.
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7 useful hacker tools for Windows security
Hacker tools such as password crackers can also be used against hackers. This is because they make it possible to test the security of one's own computer and thus make it attack-proof.
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How to wire an Ethernet wall socket
No matter how good Wi-Fi gets, you can’t beat good old-fashioned copper wire for reliability, if not speed as well. Here's how to wire an Ethernet faceplate.
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How to use your laptop as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Especially when travelling, it can be useful to use your own computer as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.