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3 ways to connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
19.04.2019

Hidden WiFi networks do not broadcast their names, so they are not visible in the list of wireless networks that Windows 10 displays. However, that does not mean that you cannot connect to a hidden WiFi: you can, but you

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8 steps to maximize the security of your ASUS router or ASUS Lyra mesh WiFi

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.04.2019

Security is a big issue for all networks, including home networks, that are often unmanaged and lack any protection from outside threats. If you have an ASUS wireless router or an ASUS Lyra mesh WiFi system, or you plan to

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How to change the Workgroup on a Mac, in 4 steps

Diana Ann Roe
02.04.2019

Workgroups are the simplest way to link together a small number of computers and devices in order to make networking and sharing easier, making them ideal for your home network. If you want your laptop(s), desktop computer(s), printer(s) and other

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ASUS XG-C100C review: Great yhen you need more than 1 Gbps!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.03.2019

Our team enjoys using 1 Gbps internet connections. For most people in the world, that is fast. However, 10 Gigabit internet connections and devices are starting to show up. Yes, they are mostly for business users, but internet service providers

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Review TP-Link Deco M9 Plus: mesh WiFi that plays nice with your smart home!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.03.2019

TP-Link makes interesting mesh WiFi systems that provide a balance between price, performance, and features. This time we are testing their most expensive mesh WiFi system to date: TP-Link Deco M9 Plus. It has modern hardware, and it features integration

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What is the MAC address, and how is it used?

Codrut Neagu
20.02.2019

MAC addresses are a vital part of networking. Much like IP addresses, MAC addresses can be a confusing concept for someone without a technical background. Nevertheless, in this article, we give you enough information about MAC addresses for you to

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Reviewing ASUS RT-AC67U: The most affordable AiMesh WiFi system!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.02.2019

ASUS RT-AC67U is a mesh WiFi system composed of two wireless routers. Their firmware was optimized so that they work as a mesh WiFi system while offering all the tools, configuration options, and benefits of a typical wireless router. All

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Reviewing Synology DiskStation DS418: Modular and well built!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.02.2019

Synology is quite the brand name when it comes to NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions. Recently, we received their DiskStation DS418 4-bay NAS for testing. It is a well-built device, with excellent modular software. By default, when you turn it

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: Over the top, in every way!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.01.2019

If you search the news about the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 wireless router, you see journalists and bloggers saying things like: "world's first tri-band 802.11ax router," "ASUS wants to supercharge your home network with this ultra-fast router," or "we wouldn't

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Netgear Nighthawk X10 review: Is it worth investing in the 802.11ad standard?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.01.2019

NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 is not a new wireless router, even though it is one of the first on the market to bring support for the 802.11ad wireless standard. However, it is a new wireless router for us, at Digital Citizen,

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ASUS RT-AX88U review: The first router that showcases the new Wi-Fi 6 standard!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.01.2019

Even though the 802.11ax wireless standard, also known as Wi-Fi 6 is not yet finalized, we already see wireless routers with support for it being launched. The first consumer 802.11ax wireless router comes from ASUS. Its name is ASUS RT-AX88U,

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With the upcoming Deco M4, TP-Link allows users to use different Decos in one network

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.12.2018

While working on the world premiere review of the upcoming Deco M4 mesh WiFi system, we discovered that TP-Link is preparing through firmware updates, cross-mesh WiFi compatibility between all their Deco models, both existing and upcoming. As a result, users

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TP-Link Deco M4 review: Affordable and with excellent potential!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.12.2018

TP-Link is preparing the international launch of a new mesh WiFi system, called Deco M4 or Deco M4R. It is their most affordable mesh WiFi system yet, and it plans to compete with other brands that have aggressive pricing like

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Review TP-Link Deco M5 v2: A beautiful whole-home WiFi system!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.12.2018

TP-Link is famous for its affordably priced home networking products. They manufacture not only wireless routers but also mesh WiFi systems. Their top-selling product in this niche is Deco M5, which now has a new v2 variant, which brings several

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Synology MR2200ac review: Not your average mesh WiFi system!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.11.2018

Synology MR2200ac is the second Synology networking device that we have tested, and we are impressed. It is clear to us that this company knows how to deliver excellent networking devices to the consumer market, with top-notch security, privacy built-in,

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Synology RT2600ac review: Security, privacy, and flexibility!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.11.2018

Synology is a Taiwanese company that specializes in network-attached storage products, which are famous for their quality. Two former Microsoft employees founded the company that started by coding an operating system. Today, Synology manufactures wireless routers for homes and businesses,

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Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C6 (v2): A good quality AC1200 wireless router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.10.2018

TP-Link has launched another affordable wireless router: TP-Link Archer C6. It is the second hardware revision of this model, with support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi networking standard, and 2x2 MU-MIMO transfers. It also has surprisingly good hardware inside,

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4 ways to learn your WiFi password in Windows 10, when you forget it

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
01.10.2018

Did you ever find yourself in a situation in which you need your Wi-Fi password, but you cannot remember it? What if you never knew your wireless password at home, just because a friend or a relative did all your

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Tenda nova MW6 review: What you get from the cheapest mesh WiFi system?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.09.2018

If you are looking for cheap mesh WiFi systems, you may have encountered the Tenda nova MW6. On paper, this system looks promising: it has an affordable price, it is not bad looking, it has many of the features other