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Category: Equipment Guides

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7 Signs You Need a New Router

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To

An outdated router can slow down your Wi-Fi and leave your network vulnerable to threats. We’ll walk you through five signs that it’s time for an upgrade.

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Amazon Eero Pro 6 Review

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Amazon Eero Pro 6 mesh networking system is one of the best we’ve tested to date, but for a hefty price. We provide the benchmark numbers so you can decide if this is the best system for you.

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Google Nest Wifi Review

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

Google Nest Wifi is a little outdated but still a decent buy if you want basic mesh networking at an affordable price.

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Linksys EA8300 Review

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Linksys EA8300 Wi-Fi 5 router shows its age, but it’s still a decent pick if you’re on a budget. We put it through our tests so you can determine if it’s the right investment for your home network.

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Gryphon AX Review

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Gryphon AX can be a standalone router or part of a mesh network. We run it through our tests and examine a few callout features we think you’ll love.

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ExpressVPN Aircove Review

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The TP-Link Archer AX11000 is one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers you can get hands down. We dig in and test its speed to show exactly why you need this router as your network centerpiece.

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Review

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 is ideal if you’re not afraid to pay a high price for a fully loaded router. We dive in to see if it’s worth the money.

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How to Log In to Your Router

by | Feb 8, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ

Logging in to your router, gateway, or mesh system is easy. We show you how.

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The Best Ethernet Cables of 2025

by | Jan 21, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.

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Musk Solves the Starlink Mini Power Problem

by | Dec 18, 2024 | Equipment Guides, News

You can now power the Starlink Mini through USB. But do you have the right power bank?

What Is Fiber and How Does It Work?

by | Dec 4, 2024 | Equipment Guides

Learn how fiber works and why it’s the world’s best type of internet service.

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How to Install Xfinity Internet

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Ease of installation is an important factor to consider when choosing an internet service provider (ISP). Whether you’ve already settled on Xfinity and need help with your installation or you just want to see how its installation process compares to other ISPs, we’re here to show you how it’s done.