Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I tested it for a month, and here's my verdict

ZDNET's key takeaways Routers are cheaper, faster, and easier to set up.Mesh systems fix dead zones with wider coverage.Choose based on budget, home size, and connection needs. With the adoption of ...

10 Hacks That Every Smart Home Owner Should Know

If you've been feeling bored by your smart home and its current routines too, keep reading. These are ways to configure the ...

I set up a NAS system at home to keep my data safe - here's my buying advice now

If you're looking to break away from third-party file and directory storage, this NAS from Terramaster might be just what you need.

Build a Safer UniFi Setup with VLANs, Zone-Based Firewalls, and Smart mDNS Rules

Use UniFi insights to find denied connections and troubleshoot rules, then tune VLANs so cameras and IoT cannot touch sensitive devices.

Smart home hacking fears: What’s real and what’s hype

Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected ...

20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)

You're not using your Roku system to its full potential. These secret menus, settings, and hacks will unlock that for you.

AT&T Gives the Smart Home a Second Try With Help From Google and Abode

The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security ...
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The smartest upgrade I made to my home network cost under $20

I assumed the only real way to fix this was to upgrade something expensive. A Wi-Fi 7 router? Maybe. A 2.5GbE core switch? Too expensive for me at the moment. I settled on something a lot cheaper and ...