6 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi Router

March 17, 2023

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When you cut into a rare steak and it appears that the steak is bloody, you’re not actually looking at blood on your plate. The substance on your plate is myoglobin, a pinkish colored (when exposed to air) protein that delivers oxygen to an animal’s muscle tissue.

Happy Friday! System76 has brought back the Meerkat, a compact desktop PC built for Linux. Qualcomm also announced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, a chip for mid-range phones with improved performance and efficiency, and YouTube TV is going up in price.

Finally, Plex has discounted the lifetime Plex Pass to just $96 (20% off) for today only. It unlocks all features in Plex’s apps and home server.

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It’s easy to treat your Wi-Fi router like an appliance, just running it like an old fridge until it eventually dies and you’re forced to replace it. Here are some key signs that your router is due for an upgrade (and why you shouldn’t wait to replace it). Read More »

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Samsung has been making chips for a long time, and while they’re not better performance-wise than Qualcomm ones, they’re mostly okay. Security flaws have, however, just been found in Samsung-made chips, and severe ones at that. Read More »

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The central processing unit (CPU) in your computer does the computational work — running programs, basically. But modern CPUs offer features like multiple cores and hyper-threading. Some PCs even use multiple CPUs. We’ll explain the differences and how they work. Read More »

Making a more ergonomically friendly workspace doesn’t always mean replacing all your computer accessories with ergonomic versions (although it does help). Sometimes it just means getting a new wrist rest!

Brila offers an ergonomic memory foam wrist rest for just $10 that is a perfect addition to your setup. The memory foam conforms to your wrist over time, making it so your wrist is comfortable but supported. This simple wrist rest also comes in a wide variety of styles, so you can find one that’ll look great on your desk.

Managing a team and ensuring the security of your essential data is a crucial part of your business’s success. Instead of creating several strong and unique passwords and making sure team members can access them, 1Password provides a convenient and secure single sign-on integration your business can rely on. Read More »

Plex allows you to host your own collection of movies, TV episodes, and music to stream on all your other devices, and even share your library with friends and family. However, Plex Media Server is about to drop support for old Windows PCs and Macs. Read More »

System76 is one of the few PC manufacturers with a focus on excellent Linux support, with a wide range of desktops and laptops. Now the company has brought back the “Meerkat,” a compact PC built for Linux. Read More »

With 5G frequently being portrayed as a game-changer in cellular technology, you may wonder: is my phone 5G? You can find out in a few simple steps. Read More »

Plex allows you to host your own collection of movies, shows, and music for streaming on all your devices, like a self-hosted Netflix or Spotify. Plex Pass is required for some features, but now you can get lifetime access at a discount. Read More »

Whether you create content, consume it, or are into gaming, a 4K monitor can offer incredibly sharp and detailed visuals. So, if you are ready for your 4K upgrade, our handpicked recommendations are a great place to start. Read More »

ChatGPT is the most sophisticated chatbot ever made—so far. This large language model (LLM)-based chatbot is all the rage, so it’s no surprise that scammers are advertising fake ChatGPT scams to steal people’s personal information. Read More »

It’s surprisingly easy to run Windows apps on a Mac, and you don’t always need to run Windows to do so. Use these solutions to play PC games, run productivity software, or access Windows tools that lack a native Mac version. Read More »

Big Steam sales can be a great way to save on games, but it’s not always a guarantee you’re getting the best deal on a given game during a given sale. Here’s how to ensure you’re getting the most for your money. Read More »

You’ve likely come to rely on the internet to find useful information the moment you need it, but you can’t count on always having a reliable connection. That’s why it’s a great idea to download a copy of the internet’s most useful websites so you can access them while off the grid. Read More »

Finding time to work out, or even knowing which type of workout is right for you, can be a little overwhelming. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there’s a simple workout method going viral on TikTok. Read More »

Qualcomm produces many of the mobile chips found in Android phones and tablets. Today the company revealed the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, a new chip that aims to give premium features to more affordable phones. Read More »

YouTube TV started out at just $35 per month when it was first introduced in 2017, but it has gradually climbed in price over the years. It’s now becoming even more expensive. Read More »

Microsoft entered the generative AI space with the big guns, including a complete revamp of Bing to include an AI chatbot that can help you do anything you want. After revealing that the chatbot uses the just-announced GPT-4, Microsoft is seemingly removing the waitlist to use the feature. Read More »

If you run Windows on your Steam Deck and experience audio issues when hooking it to a TV, you’ve come to the right place. Our troubleshooting guide features nine potential solutions, one of which should solve your audio issues when connecting Steam Deck with Windows to a TV. Read More »

Minecraft, or at least one edition of it, is available on nearly every desktop, mobile, and console platform. Chromebooks have been (partially) missing from that list, and that’s finally changing. Read More »

If you use your laptop with an external display docked at a desk, you may want to run it with its lid closed to save space. However, your laptop wasn’t designed to run full-tilt with a closed lid, right? Read More »