This year, we’re seeing the rollout of a new WiFi technology: WiFi 6. Now, regular readers will probably be aware that WiFi 6 has actually been around since last year. But up until now, almost all WiFi 6 devices have been routers. After all, you can’t take advantage of WiFi 6 devices if your router …
If you’re trying to set up a new home network, there are two cable choices: Category 5 and Category 6. These are commonly abbreviated as Cat5 and Cat6. So, why are there only these two? And what’s the difference between the two? We’re about to take a close look at Ethernet cable technology, and what …
If you’re setting up a home internet connection, there are two main components required: a router and a modem. Well, that and an active internet connection! But what’s the difference between the two? And can you ever get away with using just one or the other? We’re going to talk about how the technology works, …
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably familiar with the term “smart home devices”. Everything from refrigerators to smoke detectors to light switches is getting its own internet connection. This will make our homes and our lives more efficient than ever before. For example, there are already refrigerators that can create a grocery …
So-called “smart” Wi-Fi routers are starting to become more common across the market. They’re ostensibly better choices for those without the tech-savviness to set up clunkier devices, and they’re designed to be quick to start to facilitate fast connections and family connectivity in just minutes. But many smart Wi-Fi routers are expensive, overly slow, or …