In recent years, wireless internet has gone from being a luxury to being a necessity. When modern friends visit each-other, one of the most common questions is “what’s your WiFi password?” And the issue is even more pronounced for businesses. Want to open a coffee shop? You’d better be offering free WiFi, or customers are …
Ethernet switches have been available almost from the moment that Ethernet came into existence. This only makes sense. Without a switch, an Ethernet cable is only useful for connecting one device to another. If you’re trying to create a network, that’s a non-starter. But there have been significant advances in the technology since that time. …
In recent years, smart plugs have become some of the most popular energy-saving devices on the market. They allow you to run your appliances on a set schedule or simply prevent waste due to “vampire power”. Even better, they give you the ability to turn power on and off remotely, using your smartphone. But not …
The internet is an ever increasingly dangerous place as cybercriminals create more sophisticated ways of stealing your data or breaking into your system. When combined with the fact that people are relying on their computers for more sensitive matters such as banking, not only are you more exposed technologically but also personally. If your data …
Even the best router sometimes doesn’t have enough power to reach all the trouble spots in your home or office. Long distances, metal structural components, and even walls full of wiring and conduit can create an effective barrier to your wireless signal, which is the reason that attics, corner rooms, and that one conference room …