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5 reasons to buy extendable ASUS routers

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.01.2023

AiMesh is an innovative feature that allows multiple ASUS routers to create a mesh Wi-Fi network and extend the area they cover. When you purchase ASUS routers with AiMesh, you can mix different models of routers: older and cheaper Wi-Fi 5 routers, new Wi-Fi 6 routers, and mesh Wi-Fi systems...

How to create an Ethernet Backhaul for TP-Link Deco. What are the benefits?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.01.2023

TP-Link recommends the mesh systems from their Deco family if you want a network with great coverage for a multi-story house, a large apartment, or your company’s office. We can place as many Deco stations as we need for our location, and they automatically work together to give us the...

How to see and clear cookies in Opera and Opera GX

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.01.2023

Most websites use cookies to store information about your visits and preferences. For example, cookies may be used for tracking purposes or for personalizing the ads displayed to match your interests. Do you use Opera or Opera GX? Do you want to view the cookies found in Opera or Opera...

TP-Link Deco X80-5G review: Mixing Wi-Fi 6 with a 5G modem!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.01.2023

When it first announced the Deco X80-5G in 2021, TP-Link received a Red Dot Design award for its unique combination of a 5G modem and a mesh Wi-Fi 6 router. If you look at its specifications, TP-Link Deco X80-5G is an innovative mesh router that can be useful in many...

How to factory reset a TP-Link Deco system

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.01.2023

Did you change the settings of your TP-Link Deco system, and now it doesn’t work the way you want anymore? Did you forget the account and password required to login and can’t change its settings? Or maybe you want to sell or give away your Deco system? Whatever the reason,...

The smart way to give guests access to Wi-Fi on a TP-Link Deco

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.12.2022

What do you do when a guest asks for internet access? Do you give them the name and password of your wireless network without considering the negative consequences? It’s not a great choice, as you can expose yourself to security and privacy issues. What if the device your friend uses...

How to configure Parental Controls on TP-Link Deco

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.12.2022

One of the most useful features of TP-Link Deco mesh systems is Parental Controls. They include many useful tools for setting rules on all the devices your children use. You can choose what kind of inappropriate content is automatically blocked when they’re surfing the internet, block their access to social...

Christmas shopping: ASUS routers and mesh Wi-Fi I recommend

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.12.2022

Do you want a faster Wi-Fi network with a larger coverage area this holiday season? Are you having a house full of guests this Christmas and want a more powerful router, so everyone can play and surf the web without lags or interruptions? Or maybe you’re looking for a router...

Create and activate a Parental Controls profile on your TP-Link Deco

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.12.2022

TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems have many features, including parental controls that are very useful to families with children. If you don’t want them to spend a lot of time online, especially during school days, and you want to protect them from accessing inappropriate content for their age, then it’s...

Activate HomeShield Pro on your TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.11.2022

As part of their HomeShield service, TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems feature many useful security tools. The service is available for free, and it includes Wi-Fi diagnostics, content filters, and IoT device identification. However, the most advanced and efficient protection is available in the paid HomeShield Pro plan. Here’s how...

What are cookies, and what do they do?

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Codrut Neagu
28.11.2022

When browsing the internet, you often encounter the term “cookies.” Many websites inform you about using cookies and ask for your approval. Web browsers have many settings for managing cookies, and even browser add-ons mention blocking cookies of all kinds. Even though you know that these “cookies” are not exactly...

Synology WRX560 review: An excellent mesh Wi-Fi 6 router!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.11.2022

Mesh Wi-Fi systems have become a lot more popular in recent years. They are a very good choice when you want wireless coverage for larger living spaces or office areas, and most of them offer almost the same features as traditional routers do. This is also true for Synology WRX560,...

How do I change the AURA RGB lights on my ASUS ROG router?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.11.2022

Do you have an ASUS ROG Rapture, ASUS TUF, or ROG Strix router? Then you got yourself a gaming router that also includes lighting effects via the ASUS AURA RGB feature. Here’s how you can enable and configure the RGB lighting on your ASUS router to use the effects and...

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 review: Futureproof your Wi-Fi!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.11.2022

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 is a massive Wi-Fi6E router with an aggressive yet good-looking design that tries to attract people who want the best money can buy. It also packs some great hardware and an extensive list of features that cater to the needs of different audiences: gamers, knowledgeable users,...

TP-Link Deco XE75 review: Simplicity meets Wi-Fi 6E!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.10.2022

Wi-Fi 6E is slowly but steadily gaining ground, and today, we can choose between several routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems that provide support for it. While this standard is not yet available on affordable devices, you can find it on mid-range ones like TP-Link Deco XE75. It’s one of the...

How to add a wireless printer to your Wi-Fi network

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Codrut Neagu
19.10.2022

There are many people who need to install a printer in their home network. Suppose you are planning to buy one soon. In that case, you should consider a wireless printer, as it allows you to print from anywhere in your home and helps you eliminate one more wire. This...

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 review: Say hi to Wi-Fi 6E!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.10.2022

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is the world’s first quad-band Wi-Fi 6E router, and it’s one of the largest, heaviest, and most expensive routers I’ve tested. I was impressed by its hardware specifications before I received it, and after two weeks of testing it, I’m still impressed. If you’re curious to...

How to change the Subnet Mask in Windows (5 ways)

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Codrut Neagu
10.10.2022

Subnet masks are used to split IP addresses into two different parts: one of them tells you the computer or device’s address, while the other tells you the network to which it belongs. In other words, subnet masks are used to divide networks into subnetworks, so that any data transmitted...

DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

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Codrut Neagu
18.01.2023

DDR4 has been available for a long time and thus has reached its maximum potential. It’s a mature memory specification that ensures both stability and performance. In comparison, DDR5 was only launched in 2021, and while not in its early...

How to create an Ethernet Backhaul for TP-Link Deco. What are the benefits?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.01.2023

How to open an unknown file in Windows

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Codrut Neagu
21.12.2022

We all encountered files with uncommon extensions from time to time. Of course, many of us know about .docx files, .pdf files, .mp3 files, or .iso files. However, have you heard about the .eps file extension? How about .dng or...

HUAWEI WATCH D review: Blood pressure monitoring on your wrist!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.01.2023

When I first heard about the HUAWEI WATCH D, I was intrigued by the concept of a watch that can measure blood pressure right on the wrist, with no external cuffs required. And when I received the press release saying...

TP-Link Deco X80-5G review: Mixing Wi-Fi 6 with a 5G modem!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.01.2023

ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI review: For demanding content creators

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Codrut Neagu
13.01.2023

The options for building a new computer based on Intel 13 or 12 Gen Core processors are quite generous right now. Apart from motherboards that work with DDR4 memory, there are new models that support much faster DDR5 memory. One...