I wrapped my router in foil; download dropped ~50% and ping rose ~67%, so the signal was partially blocked. Upload barely changed; upload speed seemed ISP-limited, not much affected by the foil. My ...

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I began this review the Vigor 2200 DSL/Cable Router in the same way that I begin every review: by going to the manufacturer’s Web site to get some basic information about the product. It left me a ...

Changing your DNS settings is often touted as a way to speed up your internet browsing. But I was skeptical about how much of a difference a simple DNS server change could actually influence my ...

I’ve noticed a trend lately. Rather than replacing a router when it literally stops working, I’ve needed to act earlier—swapping in new gear because an old router could no longer keep up with ...

One of my friends brought up the 1999 sci-fi film Smart House the other day in regard to a light bulb I was fighting with. For those who never saw this gem of a movie, the premise is exactly what it ...

Even if you're paying for the fastest speeds possible, you may still find yourself struggling with slow internet from time to time. At least I did. I have a fiber-to-the-home internet service with ...