Slow WiFi Troubleshooting & FAQs – Why is WiFi so Slow?
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Slow WiFi Troubleshooting & FAQs – Why is WiFi so Slow?

Many people nowadays are reliant on Internet connectivity for their daily lives. For me, my entire career relies on the Internet, I do most of my shopping on it, and entertainment like gaming and watching TV is now dependent on it. The UK is finally making some good progress with rolling out FTTP, and gigabit…

How to optimise your Access Points for optimal WiFi coverage and speed

How to optimise your Access Points for optimal WiFi coverage and speed

I cover a lot of networking products and have reviewed many excellent mesh WiFi systems, routers, access points and switches. Most of my content is geared towards home users, and this will overlap with small business users, SOHO and prosumers. I have covered a lot of excellent business-orientated products that work well for larger networks,…

Wi-Fi Extender Buying Guide – Pro & Cons vs Mesh Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Extender Buying Guide – Pro & Cons vs Mesh Wi-Fi

I am not really a fan of Wi-Fi extenders, they are a bit old fashioned and don’t provide the best performance. I have been a big fan of mesh Wi-Fi systems in the past few years and this is my normal recommendation. However, you have to evaluate the cost vs reward. If there is only…

How to fix bad WiFi on the Sony PS5

How to fix bad WiFi on the Sony PS5

The Sony PlayStation 5 is an amazing console with next-gen graphics that can compete with high-end gaming PCs. The problem is that next-gen graphics mean gigantic install sizes. Sadly, modern gaming means that even if you buy a physical copy of a game, you are likely going to have to download several gigabytes of data….

The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2021 with Black Friday Offers
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The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2021 with Black Friday Offers

November 2021 Update highlights: Black Friday deals added Originally, this post focussed on Amazon reviews as a key factor in the decision to recommend systems. However, Amazon, and companies that use it, keep messing around with things, merging products, having multiple products on one page etc. Then reviews themselves are not always reliable. 2021 Black…

Why is Virgin Fibre Internet Slow & How to Fix Slow WiFi?
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Why is Virgin Fibre Internet Slow & How to Fix Slow WiFi?

Virgin Media is one of the best options on the market for ultra-fast internet. Most fibre internet running over phones lines caps out at 76Mbps, but Virgin offers up to 500Mbps in most areas and gigabit for some lucky few. However, from time to time, those speeds are nothing like what you see in real…

Improve your Ping – Wired vs WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 Compared – Does WiFi increase your ping?

Improve your Ping – Wired vs WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 Compared – Does WiFi increase your ping?

In one of my recent posts, I covered how to maximise the WiFi speeds for the PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. It is always best to go with a wired option where possible, but if you have to use WiFi then a WiFi 6 router is your best bet. For gamers, WiFi, or more…

Rock Space AC 1200 Dual Band WiFi extender Review – A useful WiFi booster that’s cheaper than a mesh WiFi system

Rock Space AC 1200 Dual Band WiFi extender Review – A useful WiFi booster that’s cheaper than a mesh WiFi system

I have not reviewed a WiFi repeater in years, my recommendation has typically to use a mesh WiFi system which will seamlessly extend your WiFi across your home. However, not everyone wants or needs to spend north of £100 on a basic mesh system. WiFi range extenders/repeaters are still a thing, and they can be…

Zyxel Multy X AC3000 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi review

Zyxel Multy X AC3000 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi review

Mesh Wi-Fi is the best thing to happen to Wi-Fi in years. While it is great that some manufacturers are pushing the speeds of Wi-Fi further and further, in practice, these speeds are rarely achieved, with performance degradation over distance being severe. It is not an uncommon scenario to get great Wi-Fi in one room…

BT Whole Home Wi-Fi vs Netgear Orbi vs Linksys Velop Mesh Router Comparison
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BT Whole Home Wi-Fi vs Netgear Orbi vs Linksys Velop Mesh Router Comparison

Earlier in the year, I comprised a list of the available mesh router options comparing prices and reviews. I recently updated the list, and there were 3 stand out options the BT Whole Home Wi-Fi, Netgear Orbi and Linksys Velop. I was curious to explore the features of each router for a possible Wi-Fi upgrade…

Devolo dLAN 1200 Triple+ Powerline Lan Review
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Devolo dLAN 1200 Triple+ Powerline Lan Review

The dLAN® 1200 triple+ is the latest powerline company from Devolo. Powerline adapters are a fantastic option for people wanted fast and stable connections between their router and connected device without the mess or difficulty installing ethernet cable. With Powerline, the adaptors use the electrical wiring without our home to establish a physical connection, similar…

The best WiFi Scanner Apps for Android and Apple iOS – Optimise your WiFi

The best WiFi Scanner Apps for Android and Apple iOS – Optimise your WiFi

With the boom in streaming online content, and the majority of devices using WiFi it is essential to get the best performance possible out of your wireless network. One of the most annoying 1st-world problems is buffering or downgraded quality when you are streaming. Many factors come into play with the WiFi speed, first of…