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Intel has big plans to optimize Bluetooth and create all-wireless PCs
We asked Intel's connectivity chief Eric McLaughlin what's next after Intel bought Rivet Networks and its Killer Networking brand. It turns out the future is wide open.
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Updated: Intel buys Rivet Networks and its Killer Networking brand to beef up its Wi-Fi tech
Intel has bought Rivet Networks and its Killer Networking brand to supplement its own Wi-Fi capabilities and build a stronger platform to support its gaming CPUs.
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Wireless mesh networks: Everything you need to know
There are genuine benefits behind the hype for mesh Wi-Fi technology.
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How to lower your Internet bill: Just ask
If you want to lower your Internet bill, there's an easy way to do it: Ask. We'll tell you what options might be available, give you an idea of how much you'll save, and more.
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This $15, 100-foot ethernet cable can bring hard-wired internet deep into your home
Get ethernet nearly anywhere in the house with 100 feet of networking goodness.
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This TP-Link Wi-Fi router is only $65 and can arrive this week
TP-Link's dual-band, 802.11ac Wi-Fi router is now $65 on Amazon, down from a list price of $80. Ship times show it will arrive by Saturday if you order today.
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Home office tech: Essential tips to maintain your PC, router and more
When you’re working from home, you can't afford downtime. Stay productive with these tips on essential tech maintenance habits.
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How to test your home Internet speed
Stop waiting on a slow Internet connection and do something about it! Testing your internet connection only takes a few minutes, and it can help you figure out how to address network issues.
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Why I spent a bundle on a Wi-Fi 6 router for my work-from-home setup: Speed, speed, speed
You might balk at buying a high-end Wi-Fi 6 router because they cost so much than Wi-Fi 5 models, but you'll find it's worth the investment.
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The Nest Wifi mesh router with Google Assistant is under $200 today
Best Buy's eBay store is selling the newest Google Nest Wi-Fi mesh router for an all-time low price of $199.
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Supersize your storage in Amazon’s one-day blowout on drives, SD cards, and USB sticks
Amazon's one-day sale on SanDisk and WD gear has deals for SD cards, thumb drives, SSDs, and more.
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Broadcom ships the first Wi-Fi 6E chip for mobile devices, paving the way for new 6GHz networks
With dedicated 6GHz spectrum expected to open up this year, Wi-Fi 6E will be the next standard in home networking. Broadcom is first to announce its new Wi-Fi 6E chip, the BCM4389.
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TP-Link revs its mesh Wi-Fi router lineup to Wi-Fi 6, but leaves Zigbee behind
Routers are getting faster even while they’re getting back to basics by dropping smart home hub features.
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Linksys touts Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers at CES
The networking company will ship a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router and a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system this spring.
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Netgear adapts its Orbi mesh router to 4G LTE
The new network device unveiled at CES targets people living in areas that are unlikely to ever get fiber or cable broadband.
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Netgear brings mesh networking technology to its Nighthawk router line
This is the first router in the Nighthawk family that doesn’t look like its stealth attack aircraft namesake.
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D-Link to unveil a host of new routers at CES, including four Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems
The networking company will also ship several new range extenders in 2020.
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Upgrade your Wi-Fi! TP-Link’s stellar Deco M5 mesh router is just $99
Newegg is selling TP-Link's excellent Deco M5 mesh router for under $100 for a two-pack.
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MicroSD cards, external drives, and more are dirt cheap in Amazon’s 24-hour blowout sale
Put some expandable storage in the stockings this year with Amazon's one-day sale.
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Upgrade your Wi-Fi and smart home with this ridiculous Orbi Voice deal
Amazon is selling the Orbi Voice mesh Wi-Fi system for just $262.49 today, the best price we've ever seen.
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Amazon’s 24-hour PC blowout sale is stuffed with great gear at unprecedented prices
A 1TB WD Black NVMe drive with heatsink for $180 is just one of many killer deals part of Amazon's one-day PC sale.
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Microsoft buys Mover to make moving from Google Drive to OneDrive a snap
Microsoft buys Mover, a cloud migration service that helps make moving your data from Google Drive and others into OneDrive and Sharepoint as easy as possible.
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Nest Wifi’s integrated smart speakers could give it an edge over Amazon Echo
This mesh router’s satellites, dubbed Points, house Nest Mini smart speakers.
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Get killer Velop mesh Wi-Fi for cheap in Amazon’s 1-day Linksys sale
Amazon's one-day Linksys sale includes deals on the Velop mesh system and the Max-Stream AC2200.
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Netgear sets a $700 price tag (ouch) for its upcoming Orbi Wi-Fi 6 mesh network system
The future is now as far as Netgear’s latest Wi-Fi mesh network system is concerned, with the Wi-Fi 6 Orbi RBK852 slated to land in stores next month.Deal
Upgrade your Wi-Fi and ditch ISP fees in Amazon’s 1-day Netgear sale
The Netgear Nighthawk X10 and other Netgear routers at awesome discounts on Amazon.
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Thunderbolt is optional in USB4, USB4 spec says
The USB Implementers Forum has published the USB4 spec, but it's left to device makers whether to integrate Thunderbolt support with USB4 devices.
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How the lack of pay-as-you-go SIMs are thwarting the always-connected PC
PC makers have begun adding SIM slots to some laptops. But a lack of flexible, affordable pricing plans is killing the always-connected PC before it has a chance to flourish.
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Get Arris Surfboard cable modems at all-time low prices in Amazon’s one-day sale
A number of Arris Surfboard cable modems are on sale today for anyone with cable service from Cox, Spectrum, and Xfinity.
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Netgear’s excellent Orbi mesh router is $170 off and ready to blanket your home in Wi-Fi
The Orbi Whole Home AC2200 Wi-Fi System with built-in cable modem and router is $230 today at B&H.
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These spacious WD drives are at all-time-low prices at Best Buy and Newegg today
The 4TB WD Red NAS drive is $90 and the 10TB external hard drive is $160.
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Eero’s home-blanketing mesh Wi-Fi system is a whopping 50% off for Amazon Prime Day
We liked the Eero mesh Wi-Fi system at its full $399 price tag. At $199, it's a steal.
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Nokia’s new Beacon 1 mesh Wi-Fi router learns which wireless channels are the least congested
The Beacon 1 mesh router uses the same mesh technology that powers the pricier Beacon 3, and it also boasts an intelligent channel-hopping feature and a bridge mode for compatibility with an existing router.
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Amazon is selling a ‘renewed’ Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi System for the lowest price we’ve ever seen
You can buy a refurbished Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi System for just $210 on Amazon today, $90 off its list price and lower than we've ever seen it.
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Amazon’s huge one-day PC sale slashes prices on laptops, mice, keyboards, and more by up to 50%
Grab some PC gear at a great price with Amazon's one-day sale.
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What USB 3.2 and Wi-Fi 6 mean for your next PC
Everything you need to know about USB and Wi-Fi when you buy a new laptopDeal
Amazon drops the price of the Orbi Wall-Plug Wi-Fi System with two satellites to $200 today
Blanket your home in Wi-Fi without wires with this fantastic deal on the Orbi Wall-Plug Wi-Fi System.
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Amazon’s awesome one-day PC accessories sale offers blowout deals on gaming mice, storage, and more
Grab a Razer ambidextrous gaming mouse, a Netgear Wi-Fi range extender, and a 2TB SanDisk SSD all at all-time lows.
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Killer’s AX 1650 network card taps Wi-Fi 6 for wireless gaming that doesn’t suck
Killer's AX 1650 network card reduces latency and can better deal with network congestion.
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Netgear’s Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system just got insanely cheaper: 30% price drop
Having trouble covering your whole house with Wi-Fi? We gave the Netgear Orbi 4 out of 5 stars, and love this deal.
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Speed up your Wi-Fi with this $47 TP-Link smart router that listens to Amazon’s Alexa
The TP-Link Archer A7 1750 with three antennas and dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi is $47 with an instant coupon on Amazon.
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Blanket your home in Wi-Fi with these excellent Netgear Orbi mesh router deals
Amazon's selling two different Orbi mesh Wi-Fi systems for $180 and $250 today.
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Amazon’s today-only TP-Link blowout includes killer deals on routers, smart home gear, and more
You can grab TP-Link's Archer C5400 gaming router for $168 among many other deals.
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Verizon’s dubious new Just Kids plan is a terrible deal for you and your kids
Verizon is selling a new Just Kids plan that limits data and contacts to "make it easier for families to call a technology truce." If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you.
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5G could be the foundation of next-gen ‘cloud VR’
AT&T, Ericsson, and a number of companies showed off streamed VR to headsets, using 5G to minimize nausea-inducing latencies while keeping the resolutions high.
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Data caps must die: How Google and Microsoft’s cloud gaming ambitions could conquer ISP greed
If Google Stadia, Microsoft XCloud, and Sony PlayStation Now are to succeed, ISP data caps have to die. For once, some big companies might be fighting right alongside consumers against ISP greed.
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Eero’s mesh Wi-Fi router system is $100 off today
The Eero three-unit pack is $300 on Amazon. It hasn't been priced this low in a long time.
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The new USB4 spec promises a lot: Thunderbolt 3 support, 40Gbps bandwidth, and less confusion
Meet USB4, which promises to simply the USB naming scheme and integrate the high-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 specification.Deal
Eradicate Wi-Fi dead spots with the Linksys Velop mesh router system for $100, a 50% discount
Amazon is offering the Linksys Velop mesh router two-pack for $100, half off its usual $200 price.
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