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link to Are Wi-Fi Range Extenders Any Good?

Are Wi-Fi Range Extenders Any Good?

There are loads of comparative review articles online of the "best" or "top 10" Wi-Fi Range Extender products, but none of these posts seems to first directly answer the question of how they work and...

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Do VPNs Work With Games Consoles? (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox X)

A Virtual Private Network or VPN is a great online privacy tool that works great with desktop and mobile devices but what about games consoles like the various PlayStation and Xbox models? Can VPNs...

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link to Powerline Adapter Not Delivering Full Speed (Tips & Solutions)

Powerline Adapter Not Delivering Full Speed (Tips & Solutions)

This is quite a common problem when using powerline adapters. They can be amazing problem solving devices to deliver a wired connection at distance from the router, but oftentimes they actually don't...

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link to How To Access Router Settings Remotely (From Outside The Local Network)

How To Access Router Settings Remotely (From Outside The Local Network)

This is an often requested feature for internet users - we sometimes might want to access our home router remotely, from the wider internet, when we aren't at home. We might want to check out what...

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link to How To Access Router Settings Without Internet (Easy Explanation)

How To Access Router Settings Without Internet (Easy Explanation)

This is a common scenario when we don't actually have any internet service, but we still need to access our router settings/configuration, either to initially configure our service to come online, or...

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link to Does Your IP Address Change? (Public & Local IP Covered)

Does Your IP Address Change? (Public & Local IP Covered)

IP address are one of the core foundational pillars of networking - we can't get online without having an IP address. But do IP addresses also change? If so, when and why do they change? Can we stop...

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What To Do When Your PSN is Not Working (Troubleshooting)

The Playstation Network or PSN is unfortunately down quite regularly for users, causing a lot frustration as they can’t get online to play their favorite multiplayer games, or sometimes at all. Is...

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link to A Guide to Getting Better Internet For Netflix

A Guide to Getting Better Internet For Netflix

What steps can you take if you find your internet cannot handle the demands needed for Netflix streaming? You may find videos constantly buffering on your current connection, so what solutions are...

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link to How Does A Powerline Adapter Work?

How Does A Powerline Adapter Work?

Powerline Adapters are growing in popularity as a home networking solution, with manufacturers such as TP Link, Devolo, Netgear, Tenda and DLink among others making them. But what are they and how do...

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link to Best NAT Type For Gaming (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox X/PC)

Best NAT Type For Gaming (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox X/PC)

Many gamers will have noticed NAT Type displayed in certain connection settings of their consoles, and also occasionally in connectivity error messages around lobbies and chat parties. But what is...

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link to Can’t Get Powerline Adapters To Work – Complete Fix List

Can’t Get Powerline Adapters To Work – Complete Fix List

Powerline adapters can be a great home networking solution, but it can also be frustrating when they don't work properly. In this article, we'll break down every single thing we can think of that you...

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link to Does a VPN Make Your Wi-Fi More Secure?

Does a VPN Make Your Wi-Fi More Secure?

In our article on Wi-Fi security we explored some potential vulnerabilities with Wi-Fi networks, both public and private, and some possible solutions to make Wi-Fi more secure. But what about Virtual...

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link to Is Hotel Wi-Fi Safe With HTTPS or a VPN?

Is Hotel Wi-Fi Safe With HTTPS or a VPN?

We have already covered airport Wi-Fi security in another article, but what about surfing on hotel Wi-Fi on holiday or business? Are there any risks with using wireless internet in hotels for things...

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PS4 Stuck on NAT Type 3 (Strict) or NAT Type 2 – Solutions

This is a common problem for PS4 gamers, where they find themselves stuck on NAT Type 2 or 3, with 3 being the most problematic. Being on NAT 3 or Strict NAT, can cause a host of connection...

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link to Are Powerline Adapters Any Good? Full Overview

Are Powerline Adapters Any Good? Full Overview

Powerline adapters are getting increasing coverage in the technology sphere as an ingenious home networking solution, but are they actually any good? Do they do what they promise - namely turning...

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link to Top Tips For Fixing Weak Wi-Fi Signal Upstairs

Top Tips For Fixing Weak Wi-Fi Signal Upstairs

No one likes to have a weak Wi-Fi signal, but even with modern routers it still happens and is more likely the further away you are from your router. The more obstacles (walls, doors, floors, people,...

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link to Setting Up a Static IP & Port Forwarding For PS4/PS5 (Two Methods)

Setting Up a Static IP & Port Forwarding For PS4/PS5 (Two Methods)

Something else that is often suggested to gamers to help with their online experience is to set up a static IP address and then customize port forwarding options on their router for their console. To...

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link to Ping vs Download Speed – What’s More Important For Gaming?

Ping vs Download Speed – What’s More Important For Gaming?

Are download and upload speeds really that important for online gaming? A lot of people tend to think a they are. When someone gets a hard time on a Playstation or Xbox message thread about lagging...

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link to Why Was IPv6 Created? A Simple Guide

Why Was IPv6 Created? A Simple Guide

Many computer savvy people may have noticed that there are actually now two types of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing – IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, version 6 being a more modern standard. What is...

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link to Are Powerline Adapters as Good as Ethernet?

Are Powerline Adapters as Good as Ethernet?

For those thinking of switching over to powerline adapters, they may wonder whether they deliver a performance similar to using ethernet directly into the router. What is the most common...

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link to How Is The Internet Connected Between Countries & Continents?

How Is The Internet Connected Between Countries & Continents?

It is pretty well known how internet connectivity works within houses and even within countries, where a distribution network of fiber optic cables delivers internet to different parts of the...

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link to Setting Up Quality of Service (QoS) For Gaming (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox X)

Setting Up Quality of Service (QoS) For Gaming (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox X)

One advanced method of reducing lag on games consoles (or buffering for video streaming) that is sometimes mentioned in articles and videos is to adjust Quality of Service settings on your router. It...

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link to What Is a Good Ping For PS4 (And Gaming in General)?

What Is a Good Ping For PS4 (And Gaming in General)?

We often hear that lower lag, latency or ping is good for gaming - which it is - but let's put some specific values on it. What is a good ping time when measured through tools to make sure we don't...

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link to Wired vs Wi-Fi For Gaming – Which is Better?

Wired vs Wi-Fi For Gaming – Which is Better?

It is generally acknowledged across most of the gaming community that wired ethernet connections are preferable to wireless ones for online gaming, as in general terms it is known to give the most...

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link to Are Gaming Routers Worth It? (Short Answer – Usually Not)

Are Gaming Routers Worth It? (Short Answer – Usually Not)

A quick online search will reveal that there are dozens of gaming routers in all price ranges offering features to supposedly help deliver a better online experience for gamers. They offer a varied...

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link to Why We Never Get The Internet Speeds We Pay For

Why We Never Get The Internet Speeds We Pay For

One of the main selling points Internet Service Providers (ISPs) emphasise in promoting their products is the bandwidth that their individual packages allow, in other words, the maximum potential...

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link to Fixing Lag on GTA V (PC, PS4, PS5 & Xbox One/X Tips)

Fixing Lag on GTA V (PC, PS4, PS5 & Xbox One/X Tips)

GTA 5 is a fantastic game with a great online multiplayer mode - even nearly a decade after it's initial release, the online mode still continues to have momentum and be very widely played. But...

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link to Are Wi-Fi Range Extenders Good For Gaming?

Are Wi-Fi Range Extenders Good For Gaming?

There are loads of articles online comparing some popular Wi-Fi Range Extender models for gaming, but most of them seem to jump straight to product reviews without first simply answering the question...

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link to Range Extenders vs Powerline For Gaming

Range Extenders vs Powerline For Gaming

Range Extenders (or Wi-Fi Boosters) and Powerline Adapters are two different home networking products for solving weak Wi-Fi and getting a better internet connection in the home, but which of them is...

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link to Turn a Wall Socket Into an Internet Connection With This Product

Turn a Wall Socket Into an Internet Connection With This Product

What do you use your wall sockets for? Powering devices and air fresheners are probably the two most common answers. What about using them as an internet connection? That might sound a little far...

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Wi-Fi Extender Not Working After A Power Cut (Fixes)

This just literally happened to me now while using a Wi-Fi extender in a hotel, so I thought I'd write about it! It can be annoying when you're working/browsing online and the power goes out...

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link to Latest PlayStation Network (PSN) Free Weekend Details (2023/2024)

Latest PlayStation Network (PSN) Free Weekend Details (2023/2024)

To play online multiplayer game modes for PlayStation consoles, you normally have to pay for a PlayStation Plus membership for 1, 3 or 12 months. However, a couple of times a year, Sony are offering...

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link to Can You Piggy Back Or Chain Together Wi-Fi Extenders?

Can You Piggy Back Or Chain Together Wi-Fi Extenders?

A common question people using Wi-Fi range extenders are asking at the moment is whether they can piggy back or daisy chain multiple of them all at once to boost the wireless signal over an even...

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link to What The WPS Button Means On A Wi-Fi Extender (Plus How To Use It)

What The WPS Button Means On A Wi-Fi Extender (Plus How To Use It)

Almost all modern Wi-Fi extenders will have some kind of WPS button (sometimes also called a Pair or Connect or Wi-Fi button), but what does it even mean, and what does it do? WPS stands for Wi-Fi...

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link to What Color Should The Light Be On Your Wi-Fi Extender?

What Color Should The Light Be On Your Wi-Fi Extender?

Almost all Wi-Fi extenders have some kind of light or LED on the front, or even multiple of them, but it can all be a bit confusing when you first plug it in and there's lights flashing on/off all...

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link to How To Find Your Wi-Fi Extender Username & Password (Admin/Wireless Covered)

How To Find Your Wi-Fi Extender Username & Password (Admin/Wireless Covered)

Wi-Fi extenders can be very useful home networking products for better wireless coverage and to create usable connections when you can't get one via the main router. But as with routers and wireless...

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