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 ...

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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, ...

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.

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To anyone with a slow, spotty internet connection, WiFi range extenders sound like a bargain. You buy one for as little as $20, plug it into an outlet, and your problem is solved. Or so the marketing ...