11 Pro Tips for Maximum Wi-Fi Coverage Wi-Fi extenders have a well-deserved reputation as a Wi-Fi band-aid, but you can minimize the headaches if you deploy them with these tips in mind. First: You May Need to Upgrade Whether you already have a Wi-Fi extender or you’re shopping for a new one, these tips can … إقرأ المزيد
Ever notice how your old gadgets have turned an ugly yellow color since you bought them? Old Macs, Commodores, Nintendo systems, and other machines look dreadful 30 years later—but there is a way to brighten them up again. Why Old Plastic Turns Yellow (and How You Can Make It White Again) This yellowing happens thanks to … إقرأ المزيد
After 2.5 years and over 1,000 articles here, I’m leaving How-To Geek. It’s a bittersweet feeling, since I love this place, but new adventures are calling. Before I go, I thought it would be fun to round up my favorite and most popular features with behind-the-scenes tidbits. I think you might enjoy it, too. My Five … إقرأ المزيد
Once relegated as novelty lighting, LED strip lights can be used everywhere in your home from behind your TV, beneath your kitchen cabinets, and inside your car. Our top picks will get you using these convenient, easy-to-install lights in no time. UPDATE: 01/31/2024 We’ve added a new category, the best LED light strip for Apple … إقرأ المزيد
Key Takeaways Dynamic DNS is a useful service that allows you to use a fixed and memorable address for your home network even when your ISP changes your home network’s IP address. You can often set up DDNS on your router. You can also run a DDNS client on one of your devices, like a … إقرأ المزيد
Key Takeaways To upgrade or replace your PC’s RAM, consult your PC’s manual or use Speccy to identify what kind of RAM your PC uses, and how many slots it has available. Buy suitable RAM, then open your PC and firmly seat your new RAM in the RAM slots on your motherboard. Adding memory is … إقرأ المزيد
Key Takeaways To forward a port on your router, log into your router, find the “Port Forwarding” section, and then create a rule applying to the device you’re using to host. You should also assign a static IP address to the host computer. Although modern Wi-Fi routers handle most functions automatically, some applications will require … إقرأ المزيد
Key Takeaways Enabling remote access to your home network is a great way to use local resources, like a media server or even your desktop PC, while you’re away from home. It’s important to do so securely, however, to protect your network, data, and privacy. You’re away from home but want to access your files, … إقرأ المزيد
Graphics are the sexiest component of all, and we’ve enjoyed decades of groundbreaking cards that have steered the industry one way or another. So for your consideration, here are the top ten cards we consider the most influential to date. 3dFX Voodoo (1996)
Key Takeaways WPA3 is a wireless network security algorithm that replaces WPA2. It was introduced in 2018, and all Wi-Fi devices certified after July 2020 are required to support it. WPA3 is more secure than WPA2. WPA3 was introduced in 2018, but there’s still a bit of confusion surrounding what it is, what improvements it … إقرأ المزيد