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6 ways to restore the original MAC address of your network card

Tudor Dan
11.01.2022

There are times when you might want or have to change the MAC address of your network adapter so that you can connect to certain networks. However, what do you do when you have to restore the original MAC address, and you do not know what that was? Fortunately, you can quickly restore the MAC address with various tools. Read on to learn six

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Review ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400: Wi-Fi 6 for gamers!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.01.2022

ASUS has several AX5400 wireless routers, most of which are gaming routers with RGB lighting. One of their newest models is the ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400. This router delivers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, many gaming-oriented features, and powerful hardware for a slightly higher price than the competition. Read this detailed review and learn about the real-world performance of the ASUS GS-AX5400 gaming router: ASUS

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How to change or spoof the MAC address in Windows (7 ways)

Codrut Neagu
07.01.2022

Changing the MAC address of a network card is not something most users have to do. However, some users may need to spoof the MAC address of their Windows computer to cope with different problems or network restrictions. To help you in such situations, we will share all the methods we know for changing the MAC address of a network card in Windows:

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Use NetSpot WiFi Analyzer to identify the best channel for your Wi-Fi

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.12.2021

Few people set up their home or office router correctly. Most just opt for the default settings proposed by the quick setup wizard on their router, and that’s all. However, if you’re in a busy area with many wireless networks, interference can be a problem that lowers the speed of your Wi-Fi network. To fix this issue, you need to use a Wi-Fi Analyzer

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Configure the Wi-Fi emitted by your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router like a Pro

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.12.2021

Do you have a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router that you want to use to its full potential? Do you want the best possible Wi-Fi experience in your home or office? If the answer is yes, then you’re in the right place. In this guide, I detail ten settings that you should tweak on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router to maximize the quality of your

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TP-Link RE500X review: Extending Wi-Fi 6 networks

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.11.2021

Many people are upgrading their routers to Wi-Fi 6. They benefit from improved speeds, stronger routers that handle more simultaneous connections, as well as improved wireless coverage. However, depending on the router you buy and the layout of your home, you may still encounter some dead spots where the Wi-Fi is underperforming. They are fewer than in the world of Wi-Fi 5 routers, but

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7 ways in which ASUS Parental Controls protect your children

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
01.11.2021

All manufacturers of consumer wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems brag about offering some form of parental controls on their products. However, most approaches are very dated and inefficient. As a result, very few vendors provide truly useful parental controls on their routers, and ASUS is one of them. Here are seven things we like about the way they handle parental controls on their

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What is an ASUS AiMesh network and how to create one?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.10.2021

Mesh Wi-Fi systems are not new, and most people know what they are. However, few people know that they can use traditional wireless routers to create their own mesh Wi-Fi systems. For example, if you have an ASUS router, you can purchase a second one and set them up to work as a mesh Wi-Fi system using AiMesh. If you want to know more,

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How to map network drives and add FTP locations in Windows 11

Codrut Neagu
27.10.2021

Easily working with network shares is essential for small businesses. It’s also useful for people who like to keep data on network computers, drives connected to their routers, or even NAS devices. And, to make things faster and more friendly, some users want to map network drives or even FTP locations on their Windows 11 computers. That makes network shares available directly through File

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2 ways to update the firmware on a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.10.2021

Firmware is specialized software that makes our hardware work the way its manufacturer intended. Without it, our electronic devices wouldn’t do anything, including wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems. Upgrading the firmware on a Wi-Fi router is important because the manufacturer uses new firmware versions to fix bugs, improve performance and security. Therefore, if you have a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, and you want

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Reviewing the Synology DiskStation DS1621+ NAS: jack of all trades

Tudor Dan
21.10.2021

Synology requires little introduction when it comes to networking products, especially network-attached storage (NAS) and surveillance solutions. In this article, we will review the DiskStation DS1621+ 6-bay NAS. On paper, it is perfect for small businesses and enthusiasts who need a flexible and robust NAS solution. But is the DiskStation DS1621+ a jack of all trades and a master of none? Read our review

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Set up your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router as a VPN server

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.10.2021

Few people know that TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 routers have a VPN server feature that you can set up and use. It’s a convenient feature when you want to connect to your home network from your laptop while you’re on a business trip, for example. Or to protect your mobile devices when you connect to a public Wi-Fi you don’t trust. Here’s how to configure

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ASUS AiProtection: On or Off? Enhance your router’s security!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.10.2021

Most ASUS wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems include the AiProtection module that bundles many security features alongside useful parental controls. If you want to know what AiProtection does, whether it is useful, and how to use it to evaluate and enhance the security of your router and network, read this guide: What is ASUS AiProtection? What does it do? ASUS AiProtection is

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How to make a Windows 11 hotspot

Codrut Neagu
11.10.2021

Do you have a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or maybe even a desktop computer that’s connected to the internet, and you want to share its connection with other wireless devices like your smartphones? In other words, would you like to use your Windows 11 PC as a mobile hotspot? If you do, the good news is that you can, and this operating system makes

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3 ways to connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

Tudor Dan
05.10.2021

Connecting to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11 is not an easy task. In this tutorial, we explain when it is useful to use a hidden network, what information is required in order to access a hidden Wi-Fi, and how to connect to hidden networks on laptops, tablets, and other devices with Windows 11. Let’s start by answering a simple question: what’s a hidden

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How to enable and configure DDNS on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.10.2021

Most internet service providers don’t use static IP addresses for their customers. Therefore, you can’t log in remotely to your router and your network services using the same IP address every day. To bypass this issue, you can use DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) to bind your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, which has a floating IP address, to a static domain name. Here’s how

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How to forget Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

Tudor Dan
29.09.2021

When you connect to a wireless network, Windows saves its credentials (network name password, encryption type) for easy access the next time it’s in range. If you have issues connecting to a Wi-Fi network you’ve connected to in the past, deleting the data for that network can help troubleshoot the issue. Forgetting Wi-Fi networks also helps when you have several Wi-Fi networks available, but

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How to block malicious sites on your ASUS Wi-Fi router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.09.2021

Most ASUS routers and AiMesh Wi-Fi systems include the AiProtection network security module. AiProtection bundles many security features like malicious site blocking, infected device prevention/blocking, parental controls, and more. If you want to protect all the computers and devices in your home network from accessing dangerous websites that can spread ransomware, viruses, spam, and other types of threats, read this tutorial: How to

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ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.09.2021

ASUS is investing a great deal into manufacturing wireless routers for gamers. One of their latest additions is the new ASUS TUF-AX5400, a Wi-Fi 6 router with an aggressive design, an impressive list of features, and powerful hardware. If you want to improve the Wi-Fi in your home or small office, this model is worth a look. To learn about the real-world performance of

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How to connect to Wi-Fi in Windows 11

Codrut Neagu
08.09.2021

One of the most common things every laptop or tablet user does is connect to wireless networks. It’s something Windows 11 users need to know how to do also. Although many people know that manually connecting to Wi-Fi in Windows 11 or any other version requires selecting the network and entering its password, some may wonder where to find everything. That’s why we decided