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What Is Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex and How Does It Affect Your Router?

Wi-Fi and communication are shaped by duplexing. But what is duplexing, and how does it affect your communication?

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How to Fix an Unstable Wi-Fi Connection: 6 Tips and Fixes

Learn how to fix an unstable internet connection by changing the settings on your Wi-Fi router.

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Why Does Rebooting a Router Fix So Many Connection Issues?

Switching your router off and on again is one of the oldest tricks in the book. But why does a simple reboot fix so many connection issues?

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What Is Port Scanning and How Does It Work?

Is it safe to leave your ports open?

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Has Your Wi-Fi Been Hacked? Here’s How to Know and How to Prevent It

Cybercriminals can have dominance over your online activities by hacking your Wi-Fi connection. So how do you know if this has happened to you?

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What's an IP Conflict and How Do You Resolve It?

What is an IP address conflict? Learn how to fix the problem if two devices have the same IP address on your network.

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The Best Routers for Under $100

Wi-Fi coverage doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These routers get the job done at affordable prices.

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Does Your Wi-Fi Speed Drop? Here’s Why and 7 Tips to Fix It

Want to speed up your Wi-Fi? Follow these methods to fix slow internet speeds that are spoiling your time online.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Wi-Fi Router Speed

Internet connection too slow? These simple router tweaks could make a world of difference on your home Wi-Fi network.

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How to Check Your Wi-Fi Network for Suspicious Devices

Are you worried that strangers or hackers might be on your Wi-Fi network? Here's how you can check and how to do something about it.

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The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Networks for Your Home

If you've been suffering Wi-Fi dead zones around the house, then one of these mesh Wi-Fi networks may be just what you need.

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What to Look for When Buying a Mesh Wi-Fi System

Buying a new mesh Wi-Fi system? Here's what you need to know.

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The Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers for Faster Speeds

If you have Wi-Fi 6 compatible devices, it's time to enhance your home's network by introducing a Wi-Fi 6 router for faster speeds.

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Cabling Your Home Network? Here’s a Helpful Cat 5e Wiring Diagram

Wiring your own Ethernet cables isn't as difficult as it seems!

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What Are Default Open Ports? Should You Change Them?

What are default router ports, and why are they open to begin with?

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NPR Quits Twitter, AI Voice Telephone Scams, and Your Router's WPS Button Explained

Our weekly podcast looks at AI voice telephone scams and what you can do to spot them. PLUS: what is your router's WPS button for?

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WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA3: How to Tell What Security Type Your Wi-Fi Uses

Is your wireless router as secure as you think? Here's how to find out which security protocol type your Wi-Fi router is.

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What Is the WPS Button on My Router?

Is it safe to press the WPS button? What happens if you do?

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What Is Port Forwarding? Everything You Need to Know, Explained

What is port forwarding? How can you set it up? Is port forwarding good for gaming? How does it help? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Reset a TP-Link Router to Factory Defaults

Is your TP-Link router playing up? Here's how you reset a TP-Link router to restore its factory default settings.

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