Category: Equipment Guides

by Austin Aguirre | Mar 14, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
In this guide, we’ll take a look at the nitty-gritty of the AT&T installation process, how to decide if self-installation is right for you, and whether you should rent or buy your equipment. And if you already know what info you’re looking for, use the quick links below to jump right to it.

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Technology
You don’t need to text, write down, or blurt out your Wi-Fi password to friends and...

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Parental Controls
Apple provides built-in parental controls to help keep your kids safe online and offline when using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s how to use these tools.

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 3, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To
Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology
Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 26, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make connections run slow. Find out why.

by Peter Christiansen | Feb 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
Many providers offer discounts on internet for senior citizens. Read more about internet plans and discounts for senior citizens.

by Erin Feldman | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
This ISP provides internet service via DSL, which makes the self-installation process relatively easy. DSL service runs on existing phone lines, meaning all you need to do to get internet service is sign up with Windstream and connect a modem or modem-router to a phone jack. Once you run through the installation steps, you’ll be ready in no time to pin, purchase, and tweet to your heart’s content.

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
The Netgear RS700S is our first Wi-Fi 7 router. We tested its speeds using three devices.

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Router Reviews
The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
The Zyxel WAX640S-6E targets business and enterprise networks. We run it through our tests.