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news Google engineer takes on faulty USB-C cables on Amazon

Google engineer takes on faulty USB-C cables on Amazon

A Google engineer showed that several USB-C cables on sale at Amazon failed to meet the standard specifications. Benson Leung started to post reviews on Amazon at the end of October, on cables that malfunctioned to the point of damaging the devices connected to them. Benson Leung & USB-C After working on several projects that included USB-C connectivity, Benson became fond of the

Simple questions: What is the Network and Sharing Center in Windows?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In many of our tutorials about networking in Windows, you will see that we often mention the Network and Sharing Center. Obviously, it is the entrance point to many Windows networking features and tasks. However, if you are wondering what does it do exactly and what it's useful for, in this article we will show you what the Network and Sharing Center is , how you can launch it and

Reviewing Edimax BR-6428nS V3 - What do you get when buying a low-priced router?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We are about to review one of the most modest devices we have ever tested: the Edimax BR-6428nS V3 wireless router. The only thing that makes this router stand out is its price: at a price point that's generally below 50 USD, it's hard to find routers that are less expensive than this and which work well. We just received it for testing and we took it for a spin.

Reviewing The ASUS RP-AC56 Wireless-AC1200 Dual-Band Range Extender

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS just launched a new generation of range extenders which promise to improve their support for modern wireless networking standards and frequencies. Also, they are better equipped to work with the modern routers that have invaded the market in the last year or so. The high-end product of this new generation of range extenders by ASUS, is ASUS RP-AC56. We tested it for about two weeks, made several measurements and

Reviewing The TP-LINK Archer C9 AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

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  • Radu Tyrsina
It's time to get ourselves more acquainted with the portfolio of wireless routers offered by TP-LINK. This time, we will test their second most expensive router at the time of this review: TP-LINK Archer C9. It is a solid device, with very good specifications, at a very reasonable price. We tested it in our labs for about two weeks and now we are ready to share our conclusions. Learn whether

Reviewing The TP-LINK RE210 AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The TP-LINK RE210 AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender is a reasonably priced device that promises to help you improve the coverage of your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. If you look at its specifications, it delivers what you would expect, but does its performance stand out when compared to similar devices? We tested TP-LINK RE210 for a week and now we are ready to share our conclusions about this device, in
review Reviewing ASUS Tri-Band Wireless-AC3200 - Batman's Router Just Got Upgraded!

Reviewing ASUS Tri-Band Wireless-AC3200 - Batman's Router Just Got Upgraded!

The ASUS Tri-Band Wireless-AC3200 router or RT-AC3200 as it is named by its manufacturer, is the most expensive wireless router offered by ASUS. It's the first tri-band wireless router in this company's portfolio and it boasts some very impressive specifications and a price to match them. Last year, when we reviewed its predecessor - ASUS RT-AC87U, we were very impressed. Imagine our curiosity when
tutorial Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems Over A Wireless Network

Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems Over A Wireless Network

Have you ever connected to a wireless network at a friend's house and could not access the Internet, even though you were connected? Did Windows tell you that there is no Internet access? If the answer is yes, then read this article to find out how to troubleshoot and fix this issue. How To Tell If You Don't Have Internet Access The first

Reviewing The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you think of Microsoft, you don't usually think of hardware. But that doesn't mean that they don't make hardware. Just think of the Xbox or the well-known Microsoft keyboards and mice. Recently we had a very interesting device to tinker with: their Wireless Display Adapter is great for wirelessly mirroring your smartphone's or computer's screen on a TV or monitor. Let's see, in this review, what kind of user

Reviewing The TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We reviewed many routers here at Digital Citizen but we have not reviewed a TP-LINK router. Until now! We were happy to receive for testing the relatively new TP-LINK Archer C8 - a mid-range router, with support for modern wireless networking standards, which promises good performance without taking too much money from your pocket. We tested this router for a week, on our home network and now we are ready
review Reviewing The ASUS EA-AC87 Media Bridge/Access Point

Reviewing The ASUS EA-AC87 Media Bridge/Access Point

ASUS has recently launched a new home networking device: the EA-AC87 Media Bridge/Access Point. This device is very versatile and can be used as an advanced range extender for 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless networks running at 5GHz or as an access point. Also, it is the first device of its type to be focused only on very fast 5GHz wireless networks. As you can
review Reviewing ASUS RT-AC87U - The WiFi Router Batman Would Use

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC87U - The WiFi Router Batman Would Use

When we have learned about the latest router from ASUS - RT-AC87U and its impressive specifications, we really wanted to get a chance to test it. Reading its specifications, we couldn't feel anything but excitement and, after unboxing it, we jokingly said that this is the WiFi router Batman would use. :) But is this true? Is this router as impressive as its specs

Reviewing Edimax N300 - An Affordable Wi-Fi Range Extender

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Edimax is a company that's known for its affordable networking devices. They build all kinds of devices: from wireless routers to range extenders, network switches and network cameras. We had the chance to test our first Edimax device - an affordable range extender: Edimax N300 Smart Wi-Fi, model number EW-7438RPn Air. We tested for about a week, made lots of measurements and today we are ready to share our conclusions.

Reviewing Linksys WRT1900AC - Is this the best router in the world?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Linksys WRT1900AC is the modern successor of the iconic Linksys WRT54G - one of the most popular routers ever made. It has a very similar look to its predecessor and the most impressive hardware specifications we've seen so far on a wireless router. Some even said that this router is the best in the world. You can imagine that we were very excited to test it out and see for
review Reviewing ASUS RP-AC52 - A Range Extender for 802.11ac WiFi Networks

Reviewing ASUS RP-AC52 - A Range Extender for 802.11ac WiFi Networks

Many wireless routers were launched which promised compatibility with the latest wireless networking standard - 802.11ac. While this is good, it doesn't mean that all of them offer a wide coverage and a strong signal in larger apartments and homes. When you don't have the WiFi coverage you want, it is a good idea to consider buying a range extender. While you may find
review Reviewing the ASUS RT-AC56U - A Reasonably Priced AC Router

Reviewing the ASUS RT-AC56U - A Reasonably Priced AC Router

ASUS RT-AC56U is the successor of the highly popular ASUS RT-N56U - which was both a great performer and a best seller. We were very curious to learn what the new model had offer, if it delivered better performance and more features. Is the new model a worthy replacement for ASUS RT-N56U? We have used and tested the ASUS RT-N56U Wireless-AC1200 router for 10
tutorial How to Connect to Hidden Wireless Networks in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

How to Connect to Hidden Wireless Networks in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

While connecting to a broadcasting wireless network in Windows is a very simple process, the same can't be said of a hidden network. By not broadcasting its SSID (service set identifier), or network name, a hidden network is not visible in the list of available networks you can access from your computer. You'll need to know the SSID, as well as all of the
tutorial How To Disable a Virtual WiFi Network Adapter in Windows 8.1

How To Disable a Virtual WiFi Network Adapter in Windows 8.1

In a previous tutorial, we've shown how to turn any Windows 8.1 laptop or device into a WiFi access point. The process involved creating a virtual wireless network adapter that was used to broadcast the wireless network. When you are done using your Windows 8.1 device as a WiFi access point, it is good to disable and remove the virtual wireless network adapter that
tutorial How to Connect to Wireless Networks in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

How to Connect to Wireless Networks in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Windows 8 and 8.1 provide a simple interface for connecting to wireless networks. The procedure varies depending on whether or not the network broadcasts its name (also known as SSID - Service Set Identifier). If the name is broadcast, connecting to the network is as simple as entering a password. But enough talk, let's see how it works: NOTE: Because the process is
review Reviewing the ASUS RT-N18U Router - High-End Hardware for a Mid-Range Price

Reviewing the ASUS RT-N18U Router - High-End Hardware for a Mid-Range Price

Asus has recently launched a very interesting single-band router: RT-N18U - a router that works using only the 2.4 GHz frequency, it has the hardware power of more expensive routers and it is reasonably priced. Its characteristics led us to believe that this might be the fastest wireless router on the 2.4 GHz frequency and we were very curios to test it. Today, we
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