Boost your home network effortlessly by repurposing an unused router in a few simple steps Reviewed by Lisa Mildon You can use an old router to make your Wi-Fi reach more places in your home. Connect ...

Wireless connectivity is so ubiquitous today that I sometimes forget it wasn't always like that. Then I remember that I've lived in houses where I needed a Wi-Fi extender to get a consistent signal in ...

If you're looking to improve Wi-Fi speeds throughout your home, here's what you need to know about your options. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry ...

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We've previously spoken about using DD-WRT on a router in order to take advantage of its in-built VPN capabilities. DD-WRT, in case you missed it, is an open source router firmware alternative, ...

You know how it is: you’ve just invested in a new router, perhaps a new internet service provider, and while the promised connection speeds have materialised, they just don’t quite stretch to the ...

We like Old homes. They are steeped in history, every blemish tells a story and every extra detail adds a bit of charm. We also like big homes. In a big house everyone can have their own space for ...

Trouble streaming Netflix? The problem could be WiFi dead zones in your home. Maybe your house is a little too spacious, or the layout of your apartment just isn't conducive to a consistent signal.

After testing some of the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market, my advice? Don’t buy one. It’s not that Wi-Fi extenders don’t work but that they don’t work well. There are many more-effective ways to ...