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How to build your own router and firewall with Opnsense
More security, more features, and easier to expand your 'home lab' — not to mention how much you can learn about networking.
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Get more from your home network: 5 advanced tips for the hardcore
Get more control over all devices in your home with alternative router software; stop smart home gadgets from 'phoning home;' and access your devices from outside with VPN.
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More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network
Your home local area network is useful in more ways than just providing internet access to gadgets.
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Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
These must-do router tweaks will protect your gadgets from unwanted attacks.
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Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings
Speed up your wireless network and make sure your whole home has good Wi-Fi coverage.
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How to choose a new router and get started with important settings
Sure, you can make do with the router your internet provider has sent you and get internet without changing any settings at all — if you like low security and slow speed.
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How to lower your ping and latency in competitive online games
Every millisecond counts when gaming online. Here are some tips for when lag is ruining your esports performance.
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5 ways to check Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows PCs
Windows offers multiple ways of checking the strength of your Wi-Fi signal so you know whether you are getting optimum throughput.
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Better Wi-Fi thanks to mesh: What you need to know
Want faster Wi-Fi speed and better wireless coverage? A mesh network might be what you need. Here are the advantages and how to get started.
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Securing the home network – smart tricks and settings
Keep the hackers away and protect your other gadgets if any device suffers a breach or malware.
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7 useful hacker tools for Windows security
Hacker tools such as password crackers can also be used against hackers. This is because they make it possible to test the security of one's own computer and thus make it attack-proof.
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How to wire an Ethernet wall socket
No matter how good Wi-Fi gets, you can’t beat good old-fashioned copper wire for reliability, if not speed as well. Here's how to wire an Ethernet faceplate.
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How to use your laptop as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Especially when travelling, it can be useful to use your own computer as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
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6 big home Wi-Fi mistakes, and how to fix them
Hackers and nosy neighbors aren't always the reason for Wi-Fi problems – they can also arise from incorrect settings in your router.
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5 ways to get a better Wi-Fi signal outside
Need a better wireless signal in your backyard or garden? Here are 5 ways to get a strong Wi-Fi signal outdoors.
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Wi-Fi problems? Here's how to diagnose your router issues
Get to the root of your Wi-Fi problems with these simple steps. They range from small tweaks to your existing router to buying a Wi-Fi extender to purchasing a new Wi-Fi router for a complete fresh start.
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Here's how to fix your NAS if Windows 10 or 11 broke its functionality
Finally transitioning away from an old version of Windows? If you have an older NAS, here’s the reason why it might not be working in Windows 10 or 11—and how to fix it.
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How to find your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11
Don't get locked out of your wireless network. Here's how to find your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11
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Slow Wi-FI? This simple router settings tweak might fix it
Is your Wi-Fi slow? Before you run out to buy a new router, try changing your router's channel and bandwidth settings.
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