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review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBP15 review: Smart switch with PoE capabilities!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBP15 review: Smart switch with PoE capabilities!

When you’re setting up a network for a multi-story location with a large area, you need a more complex network architecture, which will likely include smart switches with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. These switches are valuable because they can provide both network connectivity and power to access points and IoT devices. If you create such a network using ASUS ExpertWiFi routers and access
review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG19P review: A great wired router for SMBs!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG19P review: A great wired router for SMBs!

When it comes to networking, small and medium-sized businesses have needs that combine the desires of typical consumers (simplicity and speed) with the requirements of large organizations (security, stability, and scalability). To meet these needs, ASUS offers a specialized line-up of networking devices called ExpertWiFi, which includes equipment such as wireless routers, wired routers, switches, access points, and mesh Wi-Fi systems. Today, I'm reviewing
tutorial How to download Chrome 32-bit or 64-bit

How to download Chrome 32-bit or 64-bit

If you download Google Chrome from places other than its official website, you might download the wrong version, with bundled extras you might not want. For example, you may have Windows 10 on 64-bit and install Chrome on 32-bit. Also, you may use an older version of Windows, like Windows XP or Windows 7, and you may want a Google Chrome version that still
review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 review: A small wired router for SMBs!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15 review: A small wired router for SMBs!

ASUS is slowly expanding its ExpertWiFi line-up of networking products for small and medium-sized businesses. One of their newest products is a wired router with built-in VPN capabilities: ASUS ExpertWiFi EBG15. This router can work with multiple internet connections simultaneously and allows you to manage all your ExpertWiFi devices from one dashboard. If you like how this sounds, and you’re interested in building a
tutorial How to find the Wi-Fi password on iPhone

How to find the Wi-Fi password on iPhone

Ever wonder how to find the Wi-Fi password on an iPhone? Maybe you’re trying to connect a new device to your network, or perhaps you want to share the Wi-Fi password on your iPhone with a friend or colleague. Luckily, iOS saves the passwords for all the networks it uses. While on previous versions of the operating system, it was harder to retrieve them,
tutorial How to use Nearby sharing in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to use Nearby sharing in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Nearby sharing is a feature that allows you to share documents, photos, links, and more with other devices that are close by, over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Instead of cumbersome sharing methods like email attachments, cloud storage, or USB memory sticks, you can use Nearby sharing to quickly and easily send or receive content. Oh, and it works with both Windows 10 and Windows 11
tutorial How to get Gmail as a desktop app for Windows

How to get Gmail as a desktop app for Windows

Google doesn’t offer an official Gmail desktop app for managing emails on Windows computers. However, with just a few clicks or taps, you can get your own Gmail app for Windows 10 or Windows 11. You’ll need to use a web browser like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, but it will give you a native app-like experience for accessing Gmail on your computer. Here’s
review Mercusys Halo H80X review: Focusing on simplicity!

Mercusys Halo H80X review: Focusing on simplicity!

When you ask people what they want from their wireless router or mesh Wi-Fi system, many will tell you they want it to be affordable and simple to set up and use. Mercusys Halo H80X is a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system that aims to cater to the needs of this specific audience. As a result, its price is one of the lowest I’ve seen
review ASUS RT-AX57 Go review: A versatile travel router!

ASUS RT-AX57 Go review: A versatile travel router!

ASUS started the year 2024 by launching a versatile travel router with an interesting list of features, some of which are surprisingly advanced. This router is named ASUS RT-AX57 Go. It’s small, lightweight, and can provide 4G and 5G mobile tethering capabilities, advanced VPN features, and subscription-free security. If you want to know more about this router and whether it is a good choice,
tutorial How to use Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

How to use Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

Do you need to access old websites or legacy web apps that were designed to work well in Internet Explorer but aren’t working as they should in Microsoft Edge? It’s a situation that’s more common than one might think, and as some of my friends say, it happens a lot to business users and some web developers working with older technologies. If you find
review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 review: The mid-range router for SMBs!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 review: The mid-range router for SMBs!

ExpertWiFi EBR63 is not the first ASUS router made for businesses but it’s the first in the company’s new ExpertWiFi line-up. ASUS has dabbled with such routers in the past (I remember testing ASUS BRT-AC828 back in 2017) but never seriously developed a separate line of products. As of 2023, this is changing, and the ExpertWiFi EBR63 is their first Wi-Fi 6 router for
tutorial How to enable or turn off a metered connection in Windows 11

How to enable or turn off a metered connection in Windows 11

A metered connection is a type of connection that limits how much data you can use. If you exceed the limit, you might have to pay extra fees or experience slower speeds. Windows 11 lets you set any connection as metered, whether wireless or wired. This can help you save data and money, but it also affects how Windows 11 and some of your
tutorial How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

To transfer files or share the internet connection between your Android phone and your Windows 11 laptop, you need to pair them using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a widely used technology supported by most Android devices. This tutorial shows you how to connect your Android phone to your laptop, PC, or tablet via Bluetooth in Windows 11: NOTE: This guide is based on Windows
review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for SMBs!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for SMBs!

Although ASUS has a lot of expertise in building high-quality routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems for home users, the company has not focused on building networking solutions for business users so far. Luckily, things are changing with the introduction of the new ExpertWiFi lineup, which includes networking equipment designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Their first mesh system for the business sector is the
tutorial How to configure a proxy for iPhone

How to configure a proxy for iPhone

There are several different reasons to set up a proxy server on iPhone. Some wireless school and business networks require proxy servers to let you access the internet. Or you may want to use the iPhone proxy settings to enhance your online privacy and gain access to restricted content. Regardless of your reasons, continue reading for step-by-step instructions to configure a proxy for iPhone.
tutorial How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

Proxy servers are intermediaries between your PC and the internet. When your browser uses a proxy server, the websites you access see the proxy as the actual visitor instead of your computer. This can improve your online privacy and security while also helping you bypass content restrictions on the internet. Enterprises also use proxies in order to monitor, filter, and secure what their employees