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2 ways to update the firmware on a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

2 ways to update the firmware on a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Radu Tyrsina
27.09.2025

Firmware is specialized software that makes our hardware work the way its manufacturer intended. Without it, our electronic devices wouldn’t do anything, including wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems. Upgrading the firmware on a Wi-Fi router is important because the manufacturer uses new firmware versions to fix bugs, improve performance and security. Therefore, if you have a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, and you want

Reviewing the Synology DiskStation DS1621+ NAS: jack of all trades

Reviewing the Synology DiskStation DS1621+ NAS: jack of all trades

Tudor Dan
27.08.2025

Synology requires little introduction when it comes to networking products, especially network-attached storage (NAS) and surveillance solutions. In this article, we will review the DiskStation DS1621+ 6-bay NAS. On paper, it is perfect for small businesses and enthusiasts who need a flexible and robust NAS solution. But is the DiskStation DS1621+ a jack of all trades and a master of none? Read our review

Set up your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router as a VPN server

Set up your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router as a VPN server

Radu Tyrsina
27.09.2025

Few people know that TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 routers have a VPN server feature that you can set up and use. It’s a convenient feature when you want to connect to your home network from your laptop while you’re on a business trip, for example. Or to protect your mobile devices when you connect to a public Wi-Fi you don’t trust. Here’s how to configure

ASUS AiProtection: On or Off? Enhance your router’s security!

ASUS AiProtection: On or Off? Enhance your router’s security!

Radu Tyrsina
27.09.2025

Most ASUS wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems include the AiProtection module that bundles many security features alongside useful parental controls. If you want to know what AiProtection does, whether it is useful, and how to use it to evaluate and enhance the security of your router and network, read this guide: What is ASUS AiProtection? What does it do? ASUS AiProtection is

How to make a Windows 11 hotspot

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Radu Tyrsina
07.10.2025

Do you have a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or maybe even a desktop computer that’s connected to the internet, and you want to share its connection with other wireless devices like your smartphones? In other words, would you like to use your Windows 11 PC as a mobile hotspot? If you do, the good news is that you can, and this operating system makes the whole process easy. So, without

How to use Tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge

How to use Tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge

Radu Tyrsina
11.10.2025

Have you ever searched for a product online, only to have advertisements for similar products follow you around on completely unrelated sites? This happens because websites track your internet activity through advertising cookies and other means. If you are concerned about privacy, tracking prevention can protect you from websites that collect your data. In this article, we explain what Tracking prevention is in Microsoft

3 ways to connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

3 ways to connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

Radu Tyrsina
26.09.2025

Connecting to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11 is not an easy task. In this tutorial, we explain when it is useful to use a hidden network, what information is required in order to access a hidden Wi-Fi, and how to connect to hidden networks on laptops, tablets, and other devices with Windows 11. Let’s start by answering a simple question: what’s a hidden

How to enable and configure DDNS on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

How to enable and configure DDNS on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Radu Tyrsina
26.09.2025

Most internet service providers don’t use static IP addresses for their customers. Therefore, you can’t log in remotely to your router and your network services using the same IP address every day. To bypass this issue, you can use DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) to bind your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, which has a floating IP address, to a static domain name. Here’s how

How to forget Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

How to forget Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

Radu Tyrsina
26.09.2025

When you connect to a wireless network, Windows saves its credentials (network name password, encryption type) for easy access the next time it’s in range. If you have issues connecting to a Wi-Fi network you’ve connected to in the past, deleting the data for that network can help troubleshoot the issue. Forgetting Wi-Fi networks also helps when you have several Wi-Fi networks available, but

How to block malicious sites on your ASUS Wi-Fi router

How to block malicious sites on your ASUS Wi-Fi router

Radu Tyrsina
26.09.2025

Most ASUS routers and AiMesh Wi-Fi systems include the AiProtection network security module. AiProtection bundles many security features like malicious site blocking, infected device prevention/blocking, parental controls, and more. If you want to protect all the computers and devices in your home network from accessing dangerous websites that can spread ransomware, viruses, spam, and other types of threats, read this tutorial: How to

How to configure and use Instant Guard on ASUS Wi-Fi routers

How to configure and use Instant Guard on ASUS Wi-Fi routers

Radu Tyrsina
05.10.2025

Instant Guard is a free service for select ASUS routers, which helps smartphone users navigate the internet securely by establishing a VPN connection to their home network. The app is handy, especially when you have to use free public Wi-Fi networks, which tend to be insecure. If you don’t want the information you send over the internet from your smartphone to be easily sniffed

ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

Radu Tyrsina
27.09.2025

ASUS is investing a great deal into manufacturing wireless routers for gamers. One of their latest additions is the new ASUS TUF-AX5400, a Wi-Fi 6 router with an aggressive design, an impressive list of features, and powerful hardware. If you want to improve the Wi-Fi in your home or small office, this model is worth a look. To learn about the real-world performance of

Put Chrome & other browsers in full screen (Edge, Firefox, and Opera)

Put Chrome & other browsers in full screen (Edge, Firefox, and Opera)

Radu Tyrsina
26.09.2025

When browsing the internet, you ideally want as much screen space as possible allocated to website contents. Especially when your monitor is small, an extra inch can make a world of difference. Well, we have good news. You can extend the space used by the browser content by going full-screen. In this article, we show you how to run Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla

How to connect to Wi-Fi in Windows 11

How to connect to Wi-Fi in Windows 11

Radu Tyrsina
28.09.2025

One of the most common things every laptop or tablet user does is connect to wireless networks. It’s something Windows 11 users need to know how to do also. Although many people know that manually connecting to Wi-Fi in Windows 11 or any other version requires selecting the network and entering its password, some may wonder where to find everything. That’s why we decided

How do I enable or disable the Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

How do I enable or disable the Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

Radu Tyrsina
28.09.2025

There are many reasons why you might want to enable or disable your Wi-Fi in Windows 11. For example, maybe you don’t use Wi-Fi at all, or perhaps something happened to your wireless connection, and it suddenly disconnected. Or perhaps you could not connect to Wi-Fi on your Windows 11 PC, and you have to disable Wi-Fi and then enable it again. Regardless, if

How to set up TP-Link OneMesh Wi-Fi 6 routers and range extenders

How to set up TP-Link OneMesh Wi-Fi 6 routers and range extenders

Radu Tyrsina
28.09.2025

TP-Link OneMesh is an innovative feature that allows TP-Link range extenders and wireless routers to work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network, similar to a mesh Wi-Fi system. While range extenders and wireless routers could do this in the past, OneMesh is a unique integration for TP-Link devices that allows users to set up a unified network faster than ever, with fewer steps

How to enable IPv6 on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

How to enable IPv6 on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Radu Tyrsina
27.09.2025

All modern wireless routers, including those manufactured by TP-Link, can use IPv6 addresses for internet connections. Your internet service provider should offer IPv6 connections, and, if it does, you should enable IPv6 on your router. The benefits of making this switch include better security and slightly better speeds. Therefore, here is how to activate IPv6 on any TP-Link router with Wi-Fi 6: NOTE:

How to find and change the DNS settings on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

How to find and change the DNS settings on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Radu Tyrsina
08.10.2025

Using a third-party DNS server on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router is a great idea, as you get to enjoy faster web browsing, improved reliability, and protection against malicious websites for your entire network. If you want to see the DNS settings used by your TP-Link router and change the DNS servers to those maintained by Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, or other providers, follow this

How to set a time schedule on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

How to set a time schedule on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Radu Tyrsina
05.10.2025

Do you want to put your Wi-Fi on a schedule to make it available only when you are home? For instance, do you want the Wi-Fi to be available only during the evening, during the weekends, or just on workdays? If you have a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, it’s easy to set up a wireless schedule. Here’s how to set it up exactly how

How to post pictures on Instagram from a PC

How to post pictures on Instagram from a PC

Radu Tyrsina
26.09.2025

If you load the Instagram website on your laptop or desktop PC, you notice that you can’t post any pictures. Even if you install the Instagram app for Windows 10 on your computer, you still can’t use it to post pictures. Unfortunately, this happens because this social network has decided that you should use it only on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. However,