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ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 review: The mid-range router for SMBs!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.10.2023
ExpertWiFi EBR63 is not the first ASUS router made for businesses but it’s the first in the company’s new ExpertWiFi line-up. ASUS has dabbled with such routers in the past (I remember testing ASUS BRT-AC828 back in 2017) but never seriously developed a separate line...
Metered connection in Windows 11

How to enable or turn off a metered connection in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.10.2023
A metered connection is a type of connection that limits how much data you can use. If you exceed the limit, you might have to pay extra fees or experience slower speeds. Windows 11 lets you set any connection as metered, whether wireless or wired....
Smartphone to PC

How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.09.2023
To transfer files or share the internet connection between your Android phone and your Windows 11 laptop, you need to pair them using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a widely used technology supported by most Android devices. This tutorial shows you how to connect your Android phone...
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for SMBs!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 19.09.2023
Although ASUS has a lot of expertise in building high-quality routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems for home users, the company has not focused on building networking solutions for business users so far. Luckily, things are changing with the introduction of the new ExpertWiFi lineup, which...
Windows Update

Delivery Optimization: How to get Windows updates faster

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.09.2023
Traditionally, Windows updates were downloaded straight from Microsoft’s servers to your PC. This meant that Microsoft had to have a huge infrastructure to deliver updates to millions of users worldwide and that, sometimes, the speed of downloading updates was frustratingly slow. To improve the situation,...
Proxy settings

How to configure a proxy for iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.09.2023
There are several different reasons to set up a proxy server on iPhone. Some wireless school and business networks require proxy servers to let you access the internet. Or you may want to use the iPhone proxy settings to enhance your online privacy and gain...
Web browsers

How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.08.2023
Proxy servers are intermediaries between your PC and the internet. When your browser uses a proxy server, the websites you access see the proxy as the actual visitor instead of your computer. This can improve your online privacy and security while also helping you bypass...
ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2

ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2 review: A good mid-range router

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.08.2023
Fast internet connections are slowly gaining ground everywhere in the world. As our homes and businesses are increasingly crowded with more devices that require Wi-Fi connectivity, getting yourself a good router is a must. If you want a solid mid-range Wi-Fi 6 router, which features...
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus review: A smart choice for large-sized homes

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.08.2023
If you’re looking for a smart and relatively affordable robot vacuum, you may want to consider the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus. It promises to keep your home clean and dust-free, regardless of the floor types in your rooms. The Tapo RV30 Plus is part of...
Proxy settings in Windows 11

How to set the proxy settings in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 31.07.2023
Depending on your network, you may need to use a proxy server to browse the web. When you go online, your traffic goes through the proxy server. This allows you to protect your privacy by covering some of your tracks when surfing the web. That’s...