Category: Equipment Guides
by Kevin Parrish | May 30, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To
There’s no definitive rule for how often you should reboot your standalone router, gateway, or mesh...
by Chili Palmer | May 21, 2025 | Equipment Guides
Not sure how to pick a hotspot data plan? Get all the info in our comprehensive guide.
by Kevin Parrish | Mar 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Technology
You don’t need to text, write down, or blurt out your Wi-Fi password to friends and...
by Kevin Parrish | Mar 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Parental Controls
Apple provides built-in parental controls to help keep your kids safe online and offline when using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s how to use these tools.
by Kevin Parrish | Mar 3, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To
Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...
by Kevin Parrish | Feb 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology
Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.
by Kevin Parrish | Feb 26, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make connections run slow. Find out why.
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
Many providers offer discounts on internet for senior citizens. Read more about internet plans and discounts for senior citizens.
by Erin Feldman | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
This ISP provides internet service via DSL, which makes the self-installation process relatively easy. DSL service runs on existing phone lines, meaning all you need to do to get internet service is sign up with Windstream and connect a modem or modem-router to a phone jack. Once you run through the installation steps, you’ll be ready in no time to pin, purchase, and tweet to your heart’s content.
by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Router Reviews
The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.
by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.
by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
The Zyxel WAX640S-6E targets business and enterprise networks. We run it through our tests.