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The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Home Wi-Fi and Router Issues
Ninety-nine percent of home Wi-Fi issues can be fixed by unplugging the router, waiting five seconds, then plugging it back in. This resets the device...
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How to Negotiate Your Internet Bill for a Better Deal
Nothing is worse than getting a bigger bill than you expected from your ISP. Negotiating your internet bill can lead to significant savings by...
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How to Get Wi-Fi Without an Internet Provider
Most internet providers give you a modem and router when you sign up for an internet plan. Free public Wi-Fi is the most common way but be sure...
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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password and Name
Before changing your Wi-Fi password, you need to know your router's IP address, which is usually 192.168.1.1 or...
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How to Fix Your Slow Spectrum Internet
Spectrum equipment either comes as a modem and router combo or as separate devices. (Photo: Jordana Klein)...
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How to Self-Install Your Xfinity Internet
Installing an Xfinity Gateway is as simple as plug and play. Hiring a professional technician to install your...
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How to Choose the Best Router Placement: Do's and Don'ts
Author Kate Fann shows us some do’s and don’ts based on router placements in her home. Putting your router in...
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How to Factory Reset Your Router in 4 Steps
Make sure you’ve exhausted all other options before performing a factory reset on your router. Resetting a router...
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How to Use Apple’s Parental Controls to Keep Your Children Safe
Apple’s Parental Controls can help you guide your child on the internet and encourage responsible device usage....
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How to Share a Wi-Fi Password on iPhone, Mac, and Android
Sharing the Wi-Fi password between trusted devices is fast and simple. Apple devices make Wi-Fi password sharing...
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How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal: Increase Your Wi-Fi Speed
Optimizing a home Wi-Fi network is much easier than it used to be, thanks to more consumer-friendly routers and Wi-Fi...
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How to Update Your Router’s Firmware
It’s important to keep up maintenance for optimal security and performance. Updating your router’s firmware is...
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How To Set Up an Eero Wi-Fi System
Learn how to set up your Eero device to provide your home with a high-quality internet connection. Setting up your...