Best Wi-Fi routers for 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 16 September 23 The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 and mesh systems to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.
Best cable modems in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 6 September 23 Here are the best cable modems for your home or office and why buying a modem is better than renting one from your ISP.
Best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 6 September 23 These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems to cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
TP-Link Archer BE800 review By Brian Nadel published 15 August 23 Editor's Choice The TP-Link Archer BE800 is the first traditional Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi 7 but its unique form factor and LED display truly make it stand out.
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 1 August 23 The best Wi-Fi extenders can give your home Wi-Fi more range without forcing you to upgrade to a mesh router.
TP-Link Deco BE85 review By Brian Nadel published 19 July 23 Editor's Choice The TP-Link Deco BE85 is a future-proof, Wi-Fi 7-equipped mesh Wi-Fi system with plenty of power under the hood.
What is a mesh Wi-Fi router, and do you need one? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 July 23 A mesh Wi-Fi system or mesh router is the perfect solution for better wireless coverage in larger homes, especially if you have dead zones.
Best gaming routers of 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 11 July 23 The best gaming routers provide the throughput and low latency required for even the most intense gaming sessions.
This mesh Wi-Fi system transformed my home network — it’s $50 off for Prime Day By Peter Wolinski published 10 July 23 The TP-Link Deco M5 mesh Wi-Fi system is currently on sale at $50 off for Prime Day.
Netgear Orbi RBK863SB review By Brian Nadel published 30 June 23 Editor's Choice The Orbi RBK863SB offers improved speed and range at middle distances but is still quite an expensive for a Wi-Fi 6 mesh Wi-Fi system.
ZTE Miracle AX3000 Pro By Brian Nadel published 30 June 23 The ZTE Miracle AX3000 Pro is an inexpensive Wi-Fi 6 router with a few tricks up its sleeve like NFC for near-instant connections with Android smartphones.
MSI RadiX AXE6600 review By Brian Nadel published 30 May 23 The MSI RadiX AXE6600 is quick to setup and the LED lights on its antennas actually serve a purpose but MSI’s first gaming router struggles at longer distances.
Asus ROG Rapture GT6 review By Brian Nadel published 31 March 23 Editor's Choice The Asus ROG Rapture GT6 may be one of the first gaming mesh routers but it delivers when it comes to features and speed, almost coming close to Wi-Fi 6E performance despite being a Wi-Fi 6 device.
TP-Link RE705X Wi-Fi extender review By Brian Nadel published 16 March 23 Editor's Choice The TP-Link RE704X is an excellent Wi-Fi extender with great performance that can use 160MHz data channels but it does get quite hot.
How to share a Wi-Fi password By Richard Priday last updated 6 March 23 Help people easily connect their Android and iOS devices to your home network by learning how to share a Wi-Fi password.
NexusLink Wireless Gaming Bridge WB-1750 review By Brian Nadel published 3 March 23 The NexusLink Wireless Gaming Bridge extends your internet connection to other devices over Wi-Fi but units connected to the bridge have to be hardwired using an Ethernet cable.
Tenda A27 Wi-Fi extender review By Brian Nadel published 2 March 23 The Tenda A27 is an easy to configure Wi-Fi extender with a lot of customization options and a great warranty.
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) review By Brian Nadel published 2 March 23 Editor's Choice The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 WiFi Mesh Extender is the largest Wi-Fi extender we’ve tested but it’s also the most powerful and has four gigabit Ethernet ports.
How to get faster internet at home for free By Anthony Spadafora last updated 27 February 23 Slow internet connection? These simple tricks could boost your broadband or Wi-Fi speed without costing you a thing.
Linksys RE7310 Wi-Fi extender review By Brian Nadel published 24 February 23 The Linksys RE7310 Wi-Fi extender provides a fast and easy way to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones but it lacks extra ports and needs to be set up through a browser.
I tested MSI’s first gaming router — and the RadiX AXE6600 is blazing fast By Anthony Spadafora published 16 February 23 MSI is entering the gaming router market in a big way with a trio of new devices that support Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7.
The best Roku VPN 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 16 February 23 VPN A Roku VPN can take time to set up, but once it's up and running you'll have access to tons of extra content. Here's our complete guide.
D-Link Eagle Pro AI E15 Wi-Fi extender review By Brian Nadel published 13 February 23 The D-Link Eagle Pro AI E15 is an inexpensive Wi-Fi extender that can push your home Wi-Fi network further but performance was mediocre in our testing.
The best router VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 10 February 23 VPN We've tested all the very best router VPNs, and here we've rounded up our top 5 – with one provider even offering bespoke hardware.
Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7: What’s the difference? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 8 February 23 Wi-Fi 7 routers are just around the corner with even faster speeds, but Wi-Fi 6E still offers plenty of advantages over previous Wi-Fi standards.
Nest Wifi Pro review By Brian Nadel published 2 February 23 The Nest Wifi Pro is a sleek and elegant looking mesh Wi-Fi system that’s easy to set up and configure but it falls short on performance and customizability.
What is Wi-Fi 7: Everything you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 27 January 23 The next generation of wireless local networking, Wi-Fi 7, promises to be so fast and that you may not need Ethernet cables anymore.
Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6e: What's the difference? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 26 January 23 Wi-Fi 6e routers are now readily available, but how much better are they in real-world testing compared to cheaper Wi-Fi 6 systems and which devices do they work with?
Your router's security stinks: Here's how to fix it By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 January 23 Most home Wi-Fi routers have serious security flaws, and some are so vulnerable to attack they should be thrown out, an expert warns.
WavLink Halo Base review By Brian Nadel published 19 December 22 The WavLink Halo Base gets a lot right for a budget mesh router but its poor performance and insecure TouchLink feature make it hard to recommend.
