The 6 best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy on Amazon

A Wi-Fi extender is a device that boosts the internet service in a house or apartment. It connects with the existing signal and amplifies it.

Router locked? Here’s how to reset access and get back in

Or you can search online for known default passwords for this model—often “admin” and “password”. However, if the router was ...
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Why I insist on Ethernet on my PC even when it's a pain to set up

I have to admit: it's not like I've never used Wi-Fi on my PC. I still have the Wi-Fi antenna installed and placed proudly on the case, but it's only there for the rare occasions when my ISP performs ...
PCMag on MSN

Want to See a Magic Trick? You Can Turn on Your Computer From Across the House With Wake-on-LAN

Need to quickly turn on your PC from another room in your house? With Wake-on-LAN, you can. Here's how to set it up and why ...

Asus launches the world's first gaming router with built-in AI and native Docker support for $899

Companies love to pack AI into their devices these days, for better or for worse. Asus says that the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI is the first gaming ...
CNET

Modem vs. Router: Which Do You Need to Get Online?

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online.
Android Authority

PS5 won’t connect to the internet? Here’s how to fix it

The PlayStation 5 packs powerful and innovative hardware. With a high-speed internet connection, you can sign into PlayStation Network, explore PlayStation Plus to enable online multiplayer games, ...
CNET

From Outer Space to Your Router: Here's How Satellite Internet Gets You Online

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...