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How to use WPS in Windows 11 to connect to Wi-Fi networks

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09/14/2022
If you have a Windows 11 PC, you can use WPS to connect to a Wi-Fi network without knowing its password. As long as the router supports the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) standard and it’s enabled on it, you can connect by simply pushing a button on the router. Here’s the...

What is my DNS? How to find your DNS servers in Windows (7 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09/07/2022
Do you know how to find the IP addresses of your DNS servers? Would you like to learn how to do that? If you are a Windows 11 or Windows 10 user, there are many methods to find the addresses of the DNS servers that your computer or device is using. You can find this information in...

How to change the IP address in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (4 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09/05/2022
Have you ever wondered how to change the IP address in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you want to learn how to do that from the Settings app or the Control Panel? Maybe you’re a command-line fan and want to learn how to change the IP address from Command...

How to use your Windows PC as a wireless display

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08/23/2022
Windows 11 and Windows 10 are two operating systems that include a special feature called “Wireless Display.” It can enhance your experience in a good way by allowing you to transform your computer or laptop into a secondary screen. Once this feature is installed and...

What makes a good wireless router and how to choose one

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08/22/2022
Picking a router or mesh Wi-Fi system that delivers fast and reliable Wi-Fi and excellent coverage is difficult, especially if you’re not an IT professional. To make things harder, manufacturers describe their routers using lots of acronyms and marketing terms that have little to...

How to change DNS settings in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08/16/2022
Are the DNS servers offered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) too slow? Are you concerned about online security? Or maybe you want to protect your children from inappropriate websites? Whatever the reason, changing your computer’s DNS servers to something new, like the public...

3 ways to find your public IP address

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08/12/2022
Every device that is connected to the internet in one way or another has an IP address. That’s the unique identifier used by your device to be recognized by other devices on the internet or in your local network. If you’re using a device like a smartphone or a tablet connected...

HUAWEI WiFi Mesh 3 review: Affordable Wi-Fi 6 for large homes!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08/09/2022
HUAWEI WiFi Mesh 3 is a whole home Wi-Fi system with a pleasant design, an affordable price, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and a focus on ease of use. But does all that make it a great choice for your home? To find out the answer to this question, learn more about this elegant mesh Wi-Fi...

What is Wi-Fi calling? How do I enable VoWiFi?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08/05/2022
Wi-Fi calling for phones, also dubbed VoWifi, is a technology that has been around for a long time. However, its adoption by mobile carriers is slow, and even today, Voice over Wi-Fi is not supported by all mobile operators and smartphones. Do you want to...

6 ways to find your IP address in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07/26/2022
The IP address or Internet Protocol address is a numerical label used in networks to identify and locate network devices, from computers and smartphones to printers, TVs, and other devices. The IP address can be a useful piece of information, especially when you want to set up your...

What is Miracast, and how do you use it?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07/21/2022
At first, there was the HDMI! Well, not really, but HDMI has been the main way of transmitting video and sound from a device to an external TV or monitor for more than a decade now. However, starting a few years back, a new contender appeared, and its name is Miracast - a technology...

What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07/15/2022
Mesh Wi-Fi or whole-home Wi-Fi systems are increasingly popular, with many devices on the market from various manufacturers like Netgear, TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, Linksys, Google, and others. However, while many vendors sell mesh Wi-Fi products as the ultimate solution for excellent...

How to wirelessly mirror the screen of your Android on a TV

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07/14/2022
Miracast is a great piece of technology, one that, at times, can make your life a lot easier. Whether it’s because you need to make a presentation and the fastest way is to project your device’s screen to a Miracast-enabled projector, or because you want to watch a movie from...