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What Is Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex and How Does It Affect Your Router?

Wi-Fi and communication are shaped by duplexing. But what is duplexing, and how does it affect your communication?

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Unable to Join a LAN World in Minecraft for Windows? Here Are 7 Ways to Fix It

LAN games are meant to be more stable than over the internet, but sometimes LAN Minecraft needs a little more work to get going on Windows.

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Why Is My Ping So High? How to Get the Best Ping Rate

Ping issues are common, especially when you don't have a stable internet connection. Here are some things you can do to get the lowest ping possible.

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What's an IP Conflict and How Do You Resolve It?

What is an IP address conflict? Learn how to fix the problem if two devices have the same IP address on your network.

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How to Change Your Mac's MAC Address (and Why)

A MAC address is a serial number that ships with every hardware device connected to the Internet. Here's why and how you can change it on your Mac.

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Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: Which Should You Use and Why?

Wi-Fi is the default choice for everyone. But is it the right choice? Are there any situations where Ethernet is the better way to go?

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6 Ways to Access a Shared Folder in Windows 11

Windows lets you share folders with other users on the same network. But if someone shared a folder with you, here's how you can access it.

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How to Access Your Linux Devices From Anywhere With NordVPN Meshnet

When you want to securely access multiple devices from a remote location, NordVPN Meshnet is your best bet.

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7 Ways Fiber Optic Cables Are Better Than Copper Cables

Fiber is faster than copper, we know that. But what are the other benefits of fiber optic cables?

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What Is a VLAN and How Does It Work?

It's like a LAN but could help you to manage your network more efficiently. Here's what you need to know about VLANs.

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Network Segmenting vs. Subnetting: What's the Difference?

These two networking terms are often confused, but they serve different purposes.

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Ethernet Switch vs. Hub: What Is the Difference?

Can't decide whether to use an Ethernet switch or a hub for your network? Here, we'll discuss how they are different and when to use them.

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What's the Difference Between Routers, Hubs, and Switches?

Are you confused about the differences between a hub, a switch, and a router? Don't worry. The answer is actually quite simple. In this article, we break it down for you.

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ASUS vs. Linksys vs. Netgear: Who Makes the Best Routers?

ASUS, Linksys, and Netgear are the top players in the Wi-Fi router business. But who comes out on top? Should you prefer one brand over the other?

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MAC Address vs. IP Address: What Is the Difference?

They're addresses used to identify things online. They're vital to the internet. But did you know they're not the same thing?

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6 Diagrams to Base Your Home Network On for Full Connectivity

Looking to set up a home network? Look no further. Here are six home network diagrams to help achieve full connectivity.

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Setting Up Wi-Fi on Raspberry Pi

Need to get your Raspberry Pi connected to Wi-Fi? Here's everything you need to know about hooking up your Pi to wireless networking.

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6 Ways to Troubleshoot Wake-On-LAN on a Windows Device

Is your Windows PC refusing to wake up on Wake-On-LAN? Here's how to get it working again.

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How to Remotely Turn a PC On and Off

A desktop shortcut is all that you need to remotely turn a PC on or off.

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Home Network Problems? 8 Diagnostic Tricks and Fixes to Try

Have problems with your home network? Learn how to troubleshoot network connectivity problems and get back online!

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