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Stop Renting Your Cable Modem, You're Getting Ripped Off

When you crunch the numbers, it's shocking how much equipment rental fees cost over time.

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How Many People in the US Are Still Using Dial-Up Internet?

Dial-up might not be as popular as it was in decades past, but it's not dead yet.

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What Is DOCSIS 4.0 (And When Will It Be Available?)

Today isn't the day you upgrade to a new DOCSIS 4.0 modem, but it'll be here sooner than you realize.

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What Are Cable Modem Channels (And How Many Do You Need?)

Here's what the numbers, like 16x4 and 32x8, mean in cable modem listing.

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What Is DOCSIS, and Why Does It Matter When Modem Shopping?

Want the best cable internet experience? Here's what you need to know about DOCSIS.

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Modem vs. Router: Here's the Difference (And Why It Matters)

One is a woodworking tool, right?

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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Wi-Fi Router

Considering a new Wi-Fi router? Read this first.

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What Is Mesh Wi-Fi and How Does It Work?

It might be time to ditch the dusty old traditional router and upgrade to a mesh system.

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Don't Buy a Wi-Fi Extender: Buy This Instead

The allure of cheap Wi-Fi extenders is strong, but there's a better way to fix your Wi-Fi.

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What Is a 5G Router, and Should You Get One?

5G routers, 5GHz routers, and Wi-Fi 5 routers are three different things.

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How to Place Mesh Router Nodes for Optimal Coverage

Don't leave Wi-Fi network performance on the table, use these tips to perfectly place your Wi-Fi mesh nodes.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Wi-Fi Without Buying Anything

Before you run out and spend money on a new Wi-Fi router, read these tips.

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6 Things Slowing Down Your Wi-Fi (And What to Do About Them)

Frustrated with cruddy Wi-Fi performance? Rule out these Wi-Fi problems.

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How to Kick People Off Your Wi-Fi Network

Want someone off your Wi-Fi? Here's how to kick their devices from your network.

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Why Internet Speed Tests Don't Really Matter (and What Does)

Stop stressing about speed test results and start focusing on these things instead.

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Should You Pay More For a Faster Internet Connection?

Before you pay to upgrade your internet connection, read this.

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6 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi Router

Don't wait for your Wi-Fi router to die of old age. Check this list to see if it's time to retire it.

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What Is WPA3, and How Do I Get It On My Wi-Fi Router?

Are you using the latest Wi-Fi security standard?

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Why You Want Mesh Wi-Fi, Even If You Just Need One Router

It might sound crazy to use a mesh network in, well, stand-alone mode. But hear us out.

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Wi-Fi Security: Should You Use WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, or Both?

Routers often make Wi-Fi security complicated.

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