4 devices you should always connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi (and 4 that can stay on 2.4GHz)

Not every device needs 5GHz Wi-Fi. Some gadgets benefit from faster speeds, while others perform better on reliable 2.4GHz ...

5 Things You May Not Know Your Wi-Fi Router Could Do

Wi-Fi routers can create guest networks, set parental controls, share USB storage, block ads with DNS, and extend range with ...

5 Devices You Should Probably Always Plug Into An Ethernet Port

Wi-Fi offers plenty of convenience, but it does have some limitations. If you're looking for better performance, Ethernet is ...

I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi… and won

PCWorld explores a debate about guest Wi-Fi networks, where the author successfully convinced a security expert of their ...

What is a mobile hotspot? How to connect your devices to your phone's LTE-supported Wi-Fi signal

Mobile hotspots convert an LTE connection into a Wi-Fi signal that other devices, like laptops or tablets, can use. Here's ...
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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Eero Wifi Network

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

What Is A Thread Border Router And How Is It Different From A Wi-Fi Router?

Thread border routers help smart home devices communicate beyond their own mesh network. They play a different role than the ...