Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router
Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and “router” are often thrown around,…
The Best Cable Modem/Router Combos to Buy Right Now
Wireless internet has come a long way from the days of enduring trial and error to integrate your modem and router. Now you can find entire both devices combined into…
The Case for Buying ‘Dumb’ Appliances
Technology is supposedly getting smarter all the time. The sudden rush of AI services and products like ChatGPT has reinvigorated the conversation around the capabilities of sophisticated, connected algorithms that…
These Are the Best Amazon Early Black Friday Deals (So Far)
This Black Friday will be on Nov. 24, and I can tell you already what you can expect. Some retailers, like Best Buy, have already put out their plans, and…
You Can Reserve an Invite for This 50″ 4K TV for $149
Photo: Miguel Lagoa (Shutterstock) Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 10 and 11, and they’re bringing an assortment of deals—but the best deals will likely be the “invite-only” ones. These…
You Can Get Amazon Fire Sticks for Over 50% Off Right Now
Photo: Picturesque Japan (Shutterstock) Early Prime Big Deal Days deals are here. You can find an assortment of early deals like these Blink security cameras going for up to 60%…
You Can Get an Amazon Fire TV Stick for 57% Off (Plus Three Months of Apple TV)
Photo: Picturesque Japan (Shutterstock) If you’re looking for a low-cost, capable streaming device, Best Buy has a limited time deal with your name on it. Right now, you can get…
Why Your Wifi Router Needs a ‘Guest Mode’
Photo: united photo studio (Shutterstock) It might not feel like it, but your wifi router is one of the most personal things you have in your home. All the internet…
Are You Streaming in the Best Quality Possible?
Photo: M-Production (Shutterstock) To me, video quality matters. I try to watch TV and movies in the best possible resolution, especially if I’m paying for those pixels. Netflix, for instance,…
How to Tell If Someone Is Stealing Your Wifi (and Boot Them Off)
Photo: KsanderDN (Shutterstock) So, your internet is acting funny, maybe a little sluggish, even after multiple router resets and disconnecting excess devices. While there are many possible reasons your internet…