One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

Router placement affects Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage more than expensive equipment. Put the router in central, elevated, and open locations to avoid dead zones and interference. Optimize ...

There are many places to put a WiFi router, and one can even place it in one's room to get the most out of the service and connection. But that would not be fair to others. What good is a 1 GB ...

We all take our home Wi-Fi network for granted, but many households are facing a task that no-one enjoys. Well, practically no-one. Replacing the wireless router. With high-demand online video gaming, ...

If you sink a ton of money into a high-performing router, you probably expect it to function perfectly. Though, just buying a good router isn’t enough. You need to put it in the ideal spot to maximize ...

There are plenty of reasons why you should upgrade your router. You’ll open up a world of quicker speeds, improved range, and new features. It’s also likely to ensure maximum compatibility with your ...

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Maintaining your home office tech is just as important as maintaining your yard or your car, but we often zoom right past it in the rush to get the next task done. Don’t do that! We’ve compiled a list ...

According to recently leaked documents, the CIA has been hacking numerous Wi-Fi routers to monitor a wide range of users for years. The files point to the CIA's hacking body called Engineering ...

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