The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an ...

That's your router, and the number next to it is your router's IP address. (Credit: PCMag / Microsoft) If you're on a Mac, go to Apple > System Settings and choose Wi-Fi in the sidebar.

Your router stores the settings for your home Wi-Fi network. From it, you can rename the network, change the password, adjust the security level, and alter a variety ...

Upgrading to Wi-Fi 6 can also help increase your speeds, especially if you’re using an older Wi-Fi router. To find out which Wi-Fi 6 routers are really the best, we put them through extensive ...

During testing, it performed impeccably. When used in the same room as our existing 802.11ac router, it was able to squeeze a little extra Wi-Fi speed, increasing it from 55Mbps to 59Mbps.

If this sounds familiar, a new Wi-Fi router could be in order. This humble piece of tech is the cornerstone of a well-connected home—and with more internet-enabled devices on the market than ...

Based on our extensive benchmarking, the best gaming router overall is the Asus GT-AXE11000. This Wi-Fi 6E-powered gaming router offers incredible throughput with a range of 85 feet, excellent ...

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