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link to Why Your Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting (Plus Fixes)

Why Your Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting (Plus Fixes)

Everyone using Wi-Fi has experienced the yin/yang of it. When it works, it is the best thing ever invented, allowing you to use devices anywhere you want in the home. When it doesn’t work, it is...

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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 Reducing Ping For eSports & Gaming Leagues – Complete Guide

Reducing Ping For eSports & Gaming Leagues – Complete Guide

Latency or ping/lag is probably the most irritating problem for online gamers in general, but it is even more annoying for organised gaming leagues. Disrupted gameplay, with players jumping around on...

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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 Which DNS Should You Use For The PS4? (Full Analysis)

Which DNS Should You Use For The PS4? (Full Analysis)

There is a lot of talk online about the supposed "best" DNS for the PS4, and for gaming in general. In fact, we have our own article on this topic. But is there really a definitive "best" DNS for...

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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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Can You Use Multiple Range Extenders (Piggy Back/Daisy Chain)?

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 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 wifi 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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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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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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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 PS4 Gaming

Setting Up Quality of Service (QoS) For PS4 Gaming

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 Range Extenders Good For Gaming?

Are 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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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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link to Solving Weak Wi-Fi for Xfinity, Comcast or Spectrum (Plus Other ISPs)

Solving Weak Wi-Fi for Xfinity, Comcast or Spectrum (Plus Other ISPs)

What options are available for solving a weak Wi-Fi signal on your home internet package? An unreliable and inconsistent Wi-Fi signal can be annoying and interrupt browsing, streaming and gaming....

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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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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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Lösung PS4 Fehler NW-31247-7 (Mehrere Optionen)

Die PS4-Fehlermeldung NW-31247-7 ist ein Netzwerkfehler, der manchmal auftritt, wenn die PS4 keine Verbindung zum Internet herstellen kann. Diese Fehlermeldung kann mehrere unterschiedliche Ursachen...

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link to Resolver o Erro PS4 NW-31247-7 (Soluções Múltiplas)

Resolver o Erro PS4 NW-31247-7 (Soluções Múltiplas)

A mensagem de erro PS4 NW-31247-7 é um erro de rede que às vezes ocorre quando o PS4 não consegue se conectar à Internet. Esta mensagem de erro pode ter um par de causas diferentes e aparecer com...

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link to Résolution d’erreur PS4 NW-31247-7 (Solutions Multiples)

Résolution d’erreur PS4 NW-31247-7 (Solutions Multiples)

Le message d'erreur PS4 NW-31247-7 est une erreur réseau qui se produit parfois lorsque la PS4 ne parvient pas à se connecter à Internet. Ce message d'erreur peut avoir plusieurs causes...

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Resolviendo el Error PS4 NW-31247-7 (Soluciones múltiples)

El mensaje de error NW-31247-7 de PS4 es un error de red que a veces se produce cuando la PS4 no puede conectarse a Internet. Este mensaje de error puede tener un par de causas diferentes y aparecer...

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link to Is The RangeXTD Wi-Fi Legit or a Scam?

Is The RangeXTD Wi-Fi Legit or a Scam?

Every year at least once or twice, I get another one of these Wi-Fi booster adverts that shows up as a YouTube ad. They all use pretty much the same marketing tactics, and as far as I can tell, are...

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link to Risoluzione Errore PS4 NW-31247-7 (Soluzioni Multiple)

Risoluzione Errore PS4 NW-31247-7 (Soluzioni Multiple)

Il messaggio di errore PS4 NW-31247-7 è un errore di rete che a volte si presenta quando la PS4 non riesce a connettersi a internet. Questo messaggio di errore può avere un paio di cause diverse e...

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