The importance of router security cannot be overstated. Routers are a critical piece of networking equipment that allows multiple devices to connect to the Internet and share data. It’s the gateway between your home or business network and the wider Internet, and as such, it is a prime target for cyber criminals. Hackers target routers…
Are you confused about the difference between wireless access points and routers? You’re not alone! Many people use the terms interchangeably, but they actually serve different functions in a home or office network. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between these two networking devices and explain when you might need them. Routers…
Have you noticed the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands in your wireless network selection and wondered which one is better? Why does your router have two different broadcast frequencies, anyway? We’ll answer these questions and more in this article so read on to learn more. A brief Wi-Fi background Modern routers, since the 802.11ac standard have…
What is the new Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) standard and how’s it different from the previous Wi-Fi 5(802.11 AC) standard? We’ll go into all the important details about Wi-Fi 6 and whether it is worth upgrading to. Read on to find out. Wi-Fi 6 was released in 2019 and is the latest wireless standard that’s used in wireless devices….
If your router doesn’t seem to work or you can’t seem to get an Internet connection, one of the first things you should check is whether you can send and receive data from and to your router. Here’s how to ping your router. What Is The 192.168 address? The 192.168 address is a range of…
Deciding between Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid State Drives (SSDs) but not sure what the differences are and which one is right for you? Well, you’ve come to the right place as we explore the differences between these two storage options for your computer or laptop in this article. HDD stands for Hard Disk…
Daisy chaining multiple monitors is super easy with Thunderbolt 3 cables. Here’s how you can have a beautiful multiple monitor set up ready in under a minute. Before we proceed, you will need a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer or laptop and your monitors should have two Thunderbolt 3 ports each. What Is Daisy…
Need a VPN but don’t want to spend any money? We’re reviewing a free VPN for PC that might be just what you’re looking for. This browser-based VPN is free and available for Windows, MacOS, Android and Linux operating systems. But before we get to the review, let’s cover some VPN basics.
Confused about whether Thunderbolt 3 is the same as USB-C? While they share a connector, their capabilities are very different! Find out which one is faster, more powerful, and better for you. What Is USB-C As we mentioned in our earlier post, USB-C is a connector standard developed by the USB Implementers Forum. Many different…
Need help with Ethernet cables? We got you covered whether you want the 50 ft Cat5e ethernet cable for gigabit networks or the 100 ft Cat 6e ethernet cable for 10 Gbps speeds.