If your Wi-Fi router is struggling to cover your entire home and you're often dealing with dead zones, two of the most common solutions you'll encounter are mesh networks and range extenders. While ...

What makes range extenders so attractive compared with a more elaborate mesh system is that they are easy to install and inexpensive. Pair one with a budget-priced router, and you can build a tandem ...

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Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

October is the time to catch up on spooky movies, and if you've got a lot of people streaming, gaming, or working at once in your home, buffering might have you suffering. The cure? A new router or ...

A Wi-Fi network is more than just the router, however. There will almost always be at least some devices wired to the router ...

Looking to increase the strength and reach of your wireless network? Learn the key differences between Wi-Fi extenders and mesh systems to help decide which is best for you. “Mesh systems and ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But there are more solid options available now than ever before, making the decision not as cut-and-dry as it used ...