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Category: Equipment Guides

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Our Router Selection Methodology

by | Jun 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

See how we choose the best Wi-Fi routers and mesh kits for you based on our hands-on testing.

Our Cable Modem Selection Methodology

by | Jun 28, 2025 | Best Cable Modems, Equipment Guides

Find out how we choose the best cable modems and gateways in our buyer’s guides.

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Is Google Fiber Internet Down?

by | Jun 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Find out about Google Fiber outages and what you can do to get back online.

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Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Review

by | Jun 23, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is an okay Wi-Fi 6 router. We dig in to see if it’s ideal for you.

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Is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Down?

by | Jun 20, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Is your T-Mobile Home Internet down? Learn how to tell and when to reach out for help.

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Your Guide to Spectrum Installation

by | Jun 4, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Whether you’re in the market for a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) and considering Spectrum or you’ve already shopped around and made your choice, the next step is clear: ordering your service and installing it. We’ll walk you through the process of both self-installation and professional installation of Spectrum service. We’ll also talk about equipment and whether you’re better off renting from Spectrum or buying your own.

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How Often Should You Reboot Your Router?

by | May 30, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To

There’s no definitive rule for how often you should reboot your standalone router, gateway, or mesh...

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How To Choose a Hotspot Data Plan

by | May 21, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Not sure how to pick a hotspot data plan? Get all the info in our comprehensive guide.

Everything You Need to Know About Verizon Hotspots

by | May 15, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Tap into incredibly fast 5G and 4G LTE speeds with a Verizon Wireless hotspot.

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Xumo Stream Box Review

by | May 1, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The Xumo Stream Box is a new media streamer provided by Spectrum and Xfinity. We take a look.

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TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

We run the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro through our tests to see if it’s the best value for you.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX80 Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The RAX80 is one of our favorite Nighthawk routers. See how it measures against similar models.