I used a $4 timer to reboot my router, and it actually made my internet faster

I've tried so many different ways to reboot my router, and it turns out the best solution costs barely anything.
XDA Developers on MSN

I turned a Raspberry Pi and mini PC into a portable homelab that fits in my backpack

Get full control wherever you work ...

Are Overlapping Thread Networks Ruining Your Smart Home Performance?

Learn how Thread border routers connect your low-power mesh network to Wi-Fi, and discover which everyday devices already ...

FCC's router ban expands to portable hotspots - 4 things this means for you

The FCC has added mobile hotspots to its ban on foreign-made routers. You may pay more for your next device. New equipment probably won't bring as many new features. Just a month after announcing a ...

FCC Expands Router Ban: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots Are the New Target

FCC's foreign-router ban expands to consumer grade portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices. However, phones with hotspot features aren ...

How WiFi 7 Eliminates Network Congestion for Faster, Smoother Streaming

Discover the real-world performance of WiFi 7 compared to WiFi 6E and wired Ethernet, featuring speed tests reaching over 3 ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I turned my old router into a Wi-Fi extender with OpenWrt, and it was easier than I thought

Your old router may have been abandoned by the manufacturer, but OpenWrt can breathe some new life into it and make it useful ...
PCMag

Don't Toss Your Old PC: 21 Ways to Give Your Device New Life

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? Here's how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build ...