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TP-Link Archer AX23 review: Wi-Fi 6 for everybody!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.08.2025

The market is flooded with new Wi-Fi 6 routers at all prices. In recent months, I tested mostly mid-range and premium routers. However, there are plenty of affordable options in shops, and choosing the right one can be challenging. Among the best-sold models is TP-Link Archer AX23, a router that, for a low price, offers all the basics people need. If you want to

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What are 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n (Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4)?

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

We live in the internet age, and almost everyone has a wireless router in their homes, helping families stay connected at all times. While Wi-Fi is a frequent term in our vocabulary, the names of the different wireless networking standards are challenging to understand and even pronounce. That is because they have complicated names invented by network engineers and corporations. Do you know what

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TP-Link Tapo P115 review: Compact and affordable smart plug!

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

TP-Link has developed a new line-up of smart home devices named Tapo. The company manufactures all kinds of smart devices under the Tapo brand: surveillance cameras, smart plugs, smart bulbs, light strips, and even robot vacuums. I needed to buy a smart plug that offers real-time energy monitoring, isn’t very bulky, and has an affordable price. After some research, I found the Tapo P115

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 review: The first mesh Wi-Fi for gamers!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.08.2025

ASUS has many devices designed for gamers, from graphics cards to gaming monitors or accessories like mice and keyboards. During the last couple of years, they’ve also been manufacturing gaming-oriented routers under their Republic of Gamers brand. However, the company wasn’t present in one specific niche: gaming mesh wireless systems. That’s about to change with ASUS ROG Rapture GT6: their first gaming mesh Wi-Fi

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What is Wi-Fi 6E? How does it compare to Wi-Fi 6?

Radu Tyrsina
11.10.2025

If you’re looking for a new router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you may have noticed that some of them support a new standard called Wi-Fi 6E. If you want to know more about Wi-Fi 6E, how it works, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it compares to Wi-Fi 6, read this article, in which I explain everything you need to know: What is

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

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

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 easiest and most efficient Wi-Fi experience. TP-Link Deco systems connect to each other through

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How to see and clear cookies in Opera and Opera GX

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

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 GX and remove all or maybe just some of them? Do you want to

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

Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

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 situations. After seeing it launched in various markets, I wanted to test it and

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How to factory reset a TP-Link Deco system

Radu Tyrsina
03.10.2025

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, here are the methods to factory reset any TP-Link Deco mesh system and return

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

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

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 is infected and scans your network for vulnerabilities to infect it? Or what if

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How to configure Parental Controls on TP-Link Deco

Radu Tyrsina
09.10.2025

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 networks when they are very young, set bedtime routines to keep them off the

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

Radu Tyrsina
09.10.2025

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 a great idea to activate Parental Controls. Here’s how to do this on TP-Link

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

Radu Tyrsina
03.10.2025

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 to activate it, how much it costs, and the protection it includes: IMPORTANT:

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What are cookies, and what do they do?

Radu Tyrsina
12.10.2025

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 a sweet dessert, you may not know precisely what they are and their purpose

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

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

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, the latest mesh router from Synology. This model brings Wi-Fi 6 support and is

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

Radu Tyrsina
12.10.2025

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 colors of your choice: IMPORTANT: We used the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 router

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

Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

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, small businesses, and families with children. If you want to see how well it

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

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

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 first mesh Wi-Fi systems with Wi-Fi 6E, and it offers a unique mix between

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

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

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 lets you place your printer in an easy-to-access place while also giving you more