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Why you should upgrade to Wi-Fi 6/6E
The quality of your Wi-Fi network has a huge influence on your online activities. Here's what you should know about the latest Wi-Fi 6/6E standard and how to upgrade.
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Get a 2-year subscription to the top rated Atlas VPN for just $39
With a two-year subscription, you’ll not only enjoy top-notch protection with this VPN but be able to block ads and malware infections too.
Reviews
Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi review: More family sedan than sports car
Eero’s new mesh system is fast enough, reliable, and cheaper than other big mesh Wi-Fi 6E systems.
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How to cheat at Wordle
Here's how to hack Wordle to discover the answers to upcoming Wordle puzzles, as well as ways to increase your Wordle score and streaks. Wordle's new owner, The New York Times, may be signaling that changes are coming to Wordle, however.
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Microsoft Edge taps AI to make grainy images look nice and crisp in your browser
Microsoft has added image upscaling to Bing Maps and is rolling it out to its Edge browser, using deep learning and AI to make images sharper and more detailed than the originals.
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Get 3 free months of ExpressVPN, our favorite VPN, when you sign up for a year
ExpressVPN is our favorite VPN and right now you can get 15 months for the price of 12.
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Tested: Multi-gig fiber internet is too fast for your PC
With 10Gb and 5Gb internet an affordable reality, you might find your SSD and CPU are the limiting factors to performance.
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Netgear Orbi 6E Mesh review: A powerful—and expensive—Wi-Fi mesh system
This otherwise excellent router is tainted by a luxury price tag and too many subscription-only features. Read on for details.
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Snag this Asus mesh router for $70 off and saturate your home in ultra-fast Wi-Fi
Newegg is taking $70 off the two-pack mesh system from Asus.
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TeamViewer's popular licenses – now up to 70% less
Take advantage of the new pricing on TeamViewer’s most popular licenses, now up to 70% less.
How-To
How to make a call on Discord
Starting a voice or video chat is pretty straightforward—especially if you use our guide to get you up to speed.
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The best free VPN for Android
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
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Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection review: Free, native remote control
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection is included with the pricier versions of Windows and works like a charm. You might need to configure your router and LAN on your own if you want access from outside your local network, i.e., when you're on the road.
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Best VPN services: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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12 popular Google Doodle games you can still play
Google's delightful Doodle games make for a fun way to pass a bit of free time. Read on to see 12 of our favorites.
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Wi-Fi problems? Here's how to diagnose your router issues
Get to the root of your Wi-Fi problems with these simple steps. They range from small tweaks to your existing router to buying a Wi-Fi extender to purchasing a new Wi-Fi router for a complete fresh start.
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4 ways to stay safe on public Wi-Fi
These practices don’t take much effort and go a long way to protecting your privacy and security.
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5 free Chrome browser extensions we can't live without
These additions to Chrome save time and money, help me keep up with friends, and protect me while on the internet.
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How to delete your Twitter account
No longer interested in being on Twitter? Here’s how to shut down your account.
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