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    Modem vs. Router: How They're Different and What They Do

    Here's a quick overview of modems and routers, how they work together to bring you wireless connectivity and why they're best kept separate. Modem vs. Router: How They're Different and What They Do : Read more
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    What Is a Mesh Router, and Do You Need One?

    If you have a large home or one with an unusual layout, you probably encounter Wi-Fi dead zones and could use a mesh-router system. What Is a Mesh Router, and Do You Need One? : Read more
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    Network virus removal

    Hi could any one help i need some advice as to what software to use to scan and remove netwok viruses. Thank you.
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    Losing internet connection conudrum

    Hi all, I recently bought BitDefender after reading good reviews and seeing the price for 5 licences was less than 1 licence Avast was offering me, I decided to jump ship to BitDefender. Since installing on 3 computers, I have had issues with 2 of them losing internet connection while playing...
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    DDoS Attack Protection for Organizations

    How businesses can stay safe from DDoS attacks? Please share the possible ways in the comment
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    How to Set Up Your Wi-Fi Extender for the Best Signal

    Wi-Fi extenders have gotten more affordable, but they're still tricky devices to set up. Here are some tips on where to place your extender to boost your Wi-Fi network's reach. How to Set Up Your Wi-Fi Extender for the Best Signal : Read more
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    Home av and networking

    hi good morning ... wanna know get a recommendation on a good amplifier or receiver for 10 speakers and one sonos play
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    Has anybody else tried Pale Moon (browser) and had any good success with it?

    I recently downloaded and installed both the x86 version, and XP/Atom version (specifically designed to run on low-powered processors) of Pale Moon after having the browser recommended to me because of its supposedly low CPU-usage – this appealed to me because I am using an older dual-core...
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    Network via USB-C cable

    Is it possible to network two Win10 PC's via a USB-C cable?
  10. PhilipMichaels

    TP-Link's Mesh Routers Promise to Blanket 4,800 Feet

    The Deco M5 is TP-Link's attempt at whole-home networking product, though its unclear just how much the disc-shaped router will cost when it arrives in March. TP-Link's Mesh Routers Promise to Blanket 4,800 Feet : Read more
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    Specific laptop has issues with Wi-Fi and Ethernet anywhere it goes, impossible to use

    Disclaimer: I don't know much about tech terms so please explain them if you use them. I apologize if I left some things out - I typed this for an hour before it deleted itself, so I'm trying to hurry and re-type. This will also be long. My computer: An HP TouchSmart, hard to find on HP site...
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    CyberTracking ? ? ?

    How common are sites to use tracking pixels and/or clear gif's to obtain information about their users?
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    [LAN access from remote] Ip's connecting to me from all over the world :/

    It's late and I'm sorta freaking out a little... so sorry in advance. Short story ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why am i getting 20+ [LAN access from remote] connections an hour in my router log. Too a local ip of...
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    USB Port Problem??Network Speeds USB>Ethernet adapter??

    Hi, my name is Curtis, first off thank you upfront for any help. I have been trying to help a friend that has a Dell Inspiron 7548 Laptop. She has been having problems with her USB ports. This laptop does not have an ethernet connection. She uses a USB to Ethernet Controller that she has...
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    25 Things You Didn't Know Could Be Hacked

    The 'Internet of Things' includes devices that just shouldn't be online. Here are 25 items that have been hacked or could easily be. 25 Things You Didn't Know Could Be Hacked : Read more
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    Weird things going on....

    Hello everyone, Im not sure where to start so i just will start listing problem, i will try to be clear, bare with me. I just got a new Nighthawk R7000 Router from Netgear, it was recommended as one of the best as per this forum a couple of weeks ago. I got rid of my ISP's crappy router, and...
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    Redirecting on specific webpage and site

    Hello all I am facing redirects on my network. This doesn't happen on my friends' networks and on my friends' devices either. This happens on a specific site. This happens if a device connects to my network and it still happens on that device if it later disconnects from my network. I don't know...
  18. PhilipMichaels

    Netgear Orbi Spreads Wi-Fi Through Every Inch Of Your Home

    Orbi joins the ranks of mesh networking devices that extend your Wi-Fi network to every corner of your home. But the tri-band Orbi does so without a performance hit as you add more devices. Netgear Orbi Spreads Wi-Fi Through Every Inch Of Your Home : Read more
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    Unable to turn on wi-fi

    am a networking engineer i don't know what happen to my laptop after installing win8.1,wi-fi options are showing but am unable
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    Teamviewer 11 not working

    Hey there, I have problems with my teamviewer 11. While version 10 is working perfectly, when I try to connect with teamviewer version 11, it says that there are problems with a protocol. I have to use version 11, though, because this is the version I have bought a commercial license for. As...