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How to set up your Wi-Fi, configure your wireless router, or mesh Wi-Fi system. How to work with networking features, share files, stream media, and more.

TP-Link Archer AX10 (AX1500) review – Affordable Wi-Fi 6 for everyone!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.04.2021
TP-Link Archer AX10 or TP-Link Archer AX1500 has a different name depending on the country and the shop you buy it from However, it is the same router, with the same hardware and specifications in all countries We wanted to test it because it is one of the most affordable routers...

Proxy vs. VPN: When to use a proxy server and when to use a VPN?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.03.2020
Both VPN (Virtual Private Networks) and proxy servers are designed to keep you anonymous on the internet They can also help you access websites and services that are not available to everyone because of censorship or various restrictions Proxies and VPNs each have their advantages...

How to install a wireless printer in your Wi-Fi network

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.30.2020
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 It lets you place your...

How to add and use a VPN in Windows 10 (all you need to know)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.30.2020
VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, have become widely used tools that help people securely access a private network and share sensitive data through public networks The main idea is that VPNs can generate virtual P2P (point-to-point) connections, or so-called encrypted tunnels, that...

How to block apps on Android from accessing the internet

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.29.2020
Some Android apps access the internet too often, and you might not want that Whether it's because they consume your data plan faster or they end up using too much battery, you might want to know how to turn off cellular data for specific apps in Android Maybe you have other apps that...

ASUS RT-AX82U review: gaming meets Wi-Fi 6!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.27.2020
ASUS RT-AX82U is a dual-band gaming router with support for Wi-Fi 6 It features RGB lighting, a more reasonable price than other Wi-Fi 6 routers, and interesting features that are useful for people that play games online To make it even more appealing, you can also use it as part of...

How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.27.2020
Do you have to use a Wi-Fi proxy server for Android to access the Internet at school or work Or maybe you decided to configure an Android proxy server to protect your online privacy Proxy servers are practical tools that act as intermediaries between you and the rest of the Internet,...

TP-Link Deco X20 review: Wi-Fi 6 for a more affordable price!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.12.2020
Mesh Wi-Fi systems are all the rage now, especially the newer models that feature support for the Wi-Fi 6 standard, which promises the fastest wireless networks to date TP-Link has launched several new models in their Deco line-up, and the most accessibly priced is TP-Link Deco X20...

How to make a Windows 10 hotspot: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.06.2020
If you have a Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet, one of the best features you have at hand is the ability to transform it into a mobile hotspot In other words, you can share your internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth Also, it doesn't even matter whether...

How to turn your Android into a Wi-Fi hotspot

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 09.30.2020
If there's no wireless network nearby or if your main internet connection goes down, you can rely on your trusty Android smartphone or tablet You don't even need a cable, just an affordable data plan With just a few taps, you can set up a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android, and...

Sonos Move review: A superb smart wireless speaker

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.10.2020
Sonos is one of the most popular brands in the world of wireless speakers That's because they offer excellent audio quality and can work together to fill your entire house with music, using easy to set up wireless connections between them If you're looking for a way to listen to the...

TP-Link Deco X60 review: Beautiful looks meet Wi-Fi 6!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.16.2020
TP-Link has recently launched its first line-up of mesh Wi-Fi systems with support for the newest 80211ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard The line-up includes three new models: Deco X90, Deco X60, and Deco X20 In this review, we are testing the mid-range model - the TP-Link Deco X60 This mesh...

ASUS RT-AC1200 V2 review: Affordable Wi-Fi for 100 Mbps internet connections!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.15.2020
Affordable wireless routers are not particularly exciting, even though they sell in higher volumes than premium ones In the last couple of months, we reviewed many new models with exciting features like Wi-Fi 6 compatibility This time we decided to change things up a bit and review...