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TP-Link Archer TX3000E review: Upgrade your PC with Wi-Fi 6!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Like it or not, the Wi-Fi 6 network standard is here to stay. Wi-Fi 6 routers and equipment are launched regularly, and their aim is not only to convince people to buy new gadgets, but also to provide faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. TP-Link has recently launched a PCI-Express network card for desktop users who want to ditch cables, and want to switch to the fastest possible Wi-Fi. Its

ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8) review: Good looks meet solid performance!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
At CES 2020 (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, ASUS launched many products, including a new line-up of advanced mesh Wi-Fi systems. The most affordable of them is ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8), also known as ASUS RT-AC95U. It is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system that looks great. ZenWiFi AC (CT8) promises improved firmware and performance compared to the ASUS Lyra line-up from previous years. We took it for a spin,

ASUS PCE-AX58BT review: Wi-Fi 6 on your desktop PC!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Wi-Fi 6 or 802.11ax is the new standard that aims to change wireless networks, both for consumers and for businesses. This standard aims to offer significantly improved speeds, especially in crowded places such as airports, train stations, restaurants, or coffee shops. Wi-Fi 6 wireless routers are now launched regularly, and their prices are going to get more affordable as time passes. If you want to have on your PC a

What are P2P (peer-to-peer) networks and what are they used for?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you are using the internet regularly, it is highly unlikely that you have not encountered the term peer-to-peer or P2P. Whether it was mentioned in a news article, on TV, or in a conversation with a friend, who told you that he just downloaded the latest version of Linux through P2P, you may have stumbled upon this term. If you want to know what peer-to-peer networks are, what P2P
tutorial 3 ways to connect to Wi-Fi on a Mac

3 ways to connect to Wi-Fi on a Mac

Knowing how to connect your Mac to a wireless network can come in handy in a variety of situations. Maybe you just got a new device running on macOS, or you want to connect your MacBook to the Wi-Fi in your favorite coffee shop. Either way, this guide aims to give you all the information you need to connect your Mac to any wireless

Mercku M2 Hive review: The modular mesh Wi-Fi system!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Mercku is a startup that has successfully run a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to launch what they call "the world's most powerful MESH Wi-Fi router." The product is named M2 Hive, and it is made out of five devices: an M2 wireless router, and four M2 Bees that connect to the router. Together, they create a mesh Wi-Fi system. If you are bored with the old brand names and their

Why IoT devices like Amazon Echo are a target for attackers, and how to protect yourself

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Key reinstallation attacks or KRACK are cyberattacks that exploit a vulnerability in the way WiFi networks encrypt and transmit data, with the aim of stealing what is transmitted over the network. Such attacks can result in theft of sensitive information or can be used as man-in-the-middle attacks, serving the victim a fake website or injecting malicious code into a legitimate site. Recently, researchers from ESET have revealed that some Echo
tutorial Where is the Wi-Fi icon on a Mac? How to enable it or hide it

Where is the Wi-Fi icon on a Mac? How to enable it or hide it

Just like its name, which comes from a pun on the word hi-fi (high fidelity), the Wi-Fi icon is recognized universally, and users look for it instinctively on their computers and devices. But what if the Wi-Fi icon is missing from your Mac? How can you enable it? Or maybe you don't use it that much and want to hide it? Here is how

iRobot Roomba 605 review: The basic, affordable and lovable vacuuming robot

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  • Radu Tyrsina
While Asimov's I, Robot remains merely a sci-fi book at this point, the Roomba from the similarly named company offers a glimpse into a future where humans are free of the tedious, time-consuming task of vacuuming. The iRobot Roomba 605 (which is the same as the iRobot Roomba 606, just in a different color) is one of the more accessible autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners from the Roomba series. Read this

ASUS Lyra Voice review: Transformers meets WiFi routers!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In a crowded market where new wireless routers look and behave much like those launched before them, it is difficult to stand out. ASUS has recently launched a device that's ambitious in its approach. It is named Lyra Voice, and it is a three-in-one mesh WiFi router with built-in Amazon Alexa and stereo speakers. Does it make you think of the characters from the Transformers movies? You can use the

How to use Windows advanced sharing to share folders with specific users

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Modern versions of Windows, such as Windows 10 and Windows 7, allow users to share folders with other computers and devices from the local network, using a wizard that is supposed to make things easy. However, it does not allow for the same level of customization that the old-school Advanced Sharing feature does. If you want to share folders with specific users, limit the number of users who have access
tutorial Four ways to forget a WiFi network in Windows 10

Four ways to forget a WiFi network in Windows 10

When you connect to a wireless network in Windows 10, the operating system creates a profile for that connection, in which it stores information like the network name (or SSID), the password, and the type of encryption that it uses. When you travel a lot, Windows 10 may end up storing lots of WiFi networks, so that it can easily connect to them the

ASUS RT-AX92U review: the first AiMesh WiFi system with Wi-Fi 6!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The Wi-Fi 6 or 802.11ax wireless networking standard is slowly gaining a foothold on the market of consumer WiFi products. We had a few premium wireless routers launched with support for this technology, and now we are seeing the first mesh WiFi systems with Wi-Fi 6. ASUS RT-AX92U is an interesting kit, that combines the best of ASUS wireless routers with the mesh WiFi technology, and the new Wi-Fi 6

TP-Link Deco E4 review: beautifully affordable!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
With Deco E4 or E4R, TP-Link is lowering the price of entry in the mesh WiFi ecosystem for consumers. This new model is available at an affordable price, it can work with other models in the Deco lineup, and it has some exciting features. If you want to know more about TP-Link Deco E4, and whether it is a good fit for you and your needs, read this detailed review:

TP-Link Archer T2U Plus review: The affordably priced USB WiFi adapter!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The TP-Link Archer T2U Plus wireless USB adapter is not a high-end piece of hardware, but it is an interesting one. It has an affordable price and promises to deliver excellent wireless range and speeds, both on 5 GHz wireless bands as well as on 2.4 GHz bands. We have tested it for a few days, to evaluate how well it performs and what it has to offer. If you
article What does AC1200, AC1750, AC1900 or more, mean and what's the difference?

What does AC1200, AC1750, AC1900 or more, mean and what's the difference?

All wireless routers have AC in their name, followed by a number. For example, you have routers that are called: Tenda AC9 AC1200, TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750, NETGEAR Nighthawk XR500 AC2500, or ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100. What does this AC followed by a number mean? Does the number following AC tell you how fast the router is? Is an AC1900 router faster than an AC1200
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