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tutorial How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

One of the small improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is the addition of a new tool called Xbox Networking. It gives information on your latency, packet loss rate, and whether your home network is properly configured for online play through Xbox Live services. Xbox Networking is Microsoft's attempt to identify and resolve issues preventing you from using voice chatting and playing multiplayer
review Reviewing ASUS RT-AC86U: High-end performance and great hardware!

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC86U: High-end performance and great hardware!

ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 is the latest wireless router launched by ASUS worldwide. It is a beautiful router, with modern hardware, support for all the latest wireless technologies, and top-notch performance. If you would like to see what you get from this premium router, read this detailed review and comparison with other routers in its niche: What is the ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 router good
review Reviewing the TP-LINK Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb with Color Changing Hue (LB130)

Reviewing the TP-LINK Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb with Color Changing Hue (LB130)

TP-LINK makes plenty of smart home devices, not only wireless routers. We recently received for testing their most expensive and attractive smart bulbs: TP-LINK LB130. It features full RGB lighting, integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, a mobile app that is easy to use for configuring the light bulb, and valuable energy savings. Read this review to see our opinion about this smart
review Reviewing the Tenda AC9 AC1200 wireless router - A rough diamond!

Reviewing the Tenda AC9 AC1200 wireless router - A rough diamond!

Tenda is a chinese company, based in Shenzhen, China, with a very large physical presence. They sell networking equipment for both consumers and businesses and they have some of the most affordable wireless routers that money can buy. We received for testing one of their recent models: Tenda AC9. It is an AC1200 WiFi router with very aggressive pricing and surprisingly fast wireless output.
review Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

If you generally care about your privacy and the protection of your information, then you should also care about your digital life. Nowadays we store an increasing amount of data digitally, and we're sure that you wouldn't like any of that to be compromised. It is well known that you should protect your computers and devices against malware, but what about the security of
article Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

What's your favorite web browser? Are you, by any chance, using Google Chrome? Do you use Chrome 64-bit or Chrome 32-bit? If you are still using the 32-bit version but your Windows is 64-bit, you should consider switching to the 64-bit Google Chrome as well. Do you wonder which is best, or the fastest, or the one with the lesser system requirements? We asked
review Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

GlassWire is security software that monitors your network activity and lets you block any suspicious activity, by using its internal firewall. Moreover, it promises to deliver its services in an elegant manner and through a beautiful interface. While it is not a full security solution, it can be helpful when you need to analyze what's going on your network. We were quite curious how
review Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

TP-LINK Archer C5400 is one the most advanced wireless routers ever built by TP-LINK. It is the successor to the Archer C3200 which we loved using and testing. When we received it for testing, we were very excited because this router features very powerful hardware and many advanced features. Our previous experience has shown that, to benefit from the most advanced routers, you need
review Reviewing ASUS RT-AC58U - Is it a top-notch AC1300 wireless router?

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC58U - Is it a top-notch AC1300 wireless router?

ASUS RT-AC58U AC1300 is a new router that aims to compete in the crowded space of wireless routers that cost somewhere between 100 and 150 USD. It stands out because it includes a new quad-core processor that is included in very few routers. This processor is industry's first single-chip Wi-Fi system-on-chip to bring Wave-2 802.11ac features that were standardized in 2016. In theory, we
review Reviewing the ASUS BRT-AC828 - For businesses that want more!

Reviewing the ASUS BRT-AC828 - For businesses that want more!

When installing a wireless router in a business environment, you ask a lot more from it than when using a similar device designed for the consumer market. First of all, you expect improved reliability: you need it to be capable of handling more client connections on WiFi, and you have to get better security. ASUS BRT-AC828 is the latest offering from ASUS for the
article 5 things you can do with the new Windows Defender Security Center

5 things you can do with the new Windows Defender Security Center

Windows Defender is Microsoft's in-house antivirus product, and it has been protecting users for a long time now. However, in Microsoft's Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, its interface and usability didn't improve much. Luckily, good times have come to it too, and in Windows 10 Creators Update we get a new app called Windows Defender Security Center, which promises to make it easier than