Consumer Tech
Wi-Fi 7 router: my fast broadband finally feels fast
If you have a fast broadband connection that doesn’t feel fast, then take a moment to read my latest column in the Tech section of […]
Smart Home
LinkedIn
Wi-Fi 7 and the Future of … Everything
No technology has kept pace with the fast-changing way we work, play and communicate than Wi-Fi. But wireless networking isn’t resting on its laurels. In […]
Enterprise
It Takes Two to … Network
As everyone knows, it’s important to choose a router capable of meeting the fast-changing demands of the hybrid-work era. But don’t forget the other end […]
Consumer Tech
Meural: Surprisingly Compelling Gift Idea
There are large digital frames for artwork, like the Meural Canvas series. And there are smaller frames designed specifically for photos. But now, the new […]
Consumer Tech
Better Zooming Through Wi-Fi
In this everything-from-home era, work, learn and play activities are stressing home networks like never before. Wouldn’t it be great if, when the kids’ online […]
Wireless
5G in Healthcare: So Much More Than Faster Service
Your smartphone will be faster, for sure. But 5G is about so much more than speed. And those new features, which enable seemingly instantaneous response […]
Wireless
Any Way You Slice It, Wi-Fi 6E Offers True Tri-Band Wi-Fi
Let’s say I had two pies and cut one of them in half. How many pies do I have now? Of course, I’ve still got […]
Consumer Tech
Working from Home? Here’s How to How to Slash Your Power Bill
There are lots of ways to save money while working from home to help stem the spread of coronavirus, like losing the commute or making […]
Wireless
It’s Not the Cable Company. It’s Bad Wi-Fi
Your home broadband connection is faster than your cellular connection. Don’t believe it? You’re not alone. Many people think the opposite is true. But it’s […]
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 Impact Report: Evolution? Or Revolution?
Just how big is Wi-Fi 6? Will the new generation of wireless connectivity change everything? Or will it just provide what we’ve already gotten with […]
Consumer Tech
Alexa, Why Don’t My Smart Speakers Get Along?
The number of homes in the US with multiple Amazon Alexa-enabled devices more than doubled last year. Which means more of us are getting the […]
Consumer Tech
Home Networks and Their Impact on the Broadband Experience
Today’s home broadband connections are robust. Yet subscriber satisfaction is at an all-time low. ISPs can fix this perception gap, protect their subscriber base and […]
Smart Home
Smart Speaker & Mesh WiFi: Netgear Jumpstarts New Category
Netgear today unveiled Orbi Voice, a first-of-its-kind hybrid product that merges the best of two fast-growing smart home products: whole-home mesh Wi-Fi and high-quality smart […]
Smart Home
Mesh Network 2.0: Q&A with Qualcomm’s Rahul Patel
The new category of whole-home Wi-Fi, or mesh networks, has really shaken up the router market. That’s because it delivers everything consumers want: a network […]
Smart Home
Mesh Network 2.0: Qualcomm Unveils What’s Next in Home W-Fi
This week, Qualcomm is unveiling the second-generation platform for whole-home Wi-Fi, or mesh networks. These popular new networks have taken the consumer router market by […]
Smart Home
Whole-Home Network 2.0: The Sea-Change Continues
By offering simple setup, hands-off manageability and high-speed connectivity to all the family’s devices, no matter where they are in the home, whole-home network systems […]
Smart Home
What Consumers Look for in a Home Router
Nearly six in 10 US router owners have at least one outstanding issue with their network, according to a recent survey. They want a new […]
Smart Home
netgear’s Orbi Helps Ring In New Era Of Wi-Fi Simplicity
In my recent USA TODAY column, I talked about the coming sea-change in home Wi-Fi. Consumers, I said, want to buy routers that just work. […]