Tag: WiFi
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Netgear Adds a Cheaper Mesh Router to its WiFi 6 Orbi Line
Image: Netgear This week, Netgear announced a new addition to its Orbi mesh router line, a slightly more affordable option for those looking for a mesh approach to covering their homes with WiFi. The company says its new tri-band AX4200 (RBK752) system can support more than 40 connected devices and can cover 5,000 square feet. […]
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The FCC Wants to Improve WiFi With a New 5.9 GHz Band
Today the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans to bring a vote on plans to use the 5.9 GHz band for unlicensed use like WiFi. This would allow the now crowded WiFi bands to expand into a new spectrum allowing for faster speeds and more options. “After 20 years of seeing these prime airwaves go […]
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How to Easily Connect a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Echo, & More to a Hotel WiFi
If you’ve ever tried to stream a TV show or watch a movie while traveling, you may have found that getting your Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV to connect to the hotel’s WiFi isn’t always that easy. Luckily, you can use your PC or Mac as a mobile hotspot when connected to the hotel’s […]
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5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal for Better Streaming (2019 Update)
Do you struggle with buffering? Often when cord cutters experience buffering they often blame the streaming provider when the real issue is their Wi-Fi network. These complaints are common with live TV services as they often say “Netflix works but my live TV service does not.” The truth is live TV needs a little more […]
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The Best Wi-Fi Routers for Cord Cutting (Updated: August 2018)
The number one reason for buffering and poor streaming is weak Wi-Fi. The good news is you don’t have to use the Wi-Fi router that came from your internet service provider. We highly recommend you buy your own because it typically will be a far better experience. We often get asked what is the best […]
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5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal for Better Streaming (2018 Update)
Do you struggle with buffering? Often when cord cutters experience buffering they often blame the streaming provider when the real issue is their Wi-Fi network. These complaints are common with live TV services as they often say “Netflix works but my live TV service does not.” The truth is live TV needs a little more […]
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3 Easy Tips to Fix Buffering on Your Favorite Streaming Services
Buffering is something that happens to everyone at some point and everyone likes to blame the service. Yet the issue may not be the streaming service, it may be your home network. Here are three tips to fix buffering on your Roku, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Apple TV, and more. Tip #1: Run a Speed […]
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5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal for Better Streaming
When cord cutters experience buffering they often blame the streaming provider when the real issue is their Wi-Fi network. These complaints are common with live TV services as they often say “Netflix works but my live TV service does not.” The truth is live TV needs a little more speed for a variety of reasons […]
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3 Tips to Fix Buffering on Your Favorite Streaming Services and Devices
Buffering is something that happens to all cord cutters at some point but the issue may not be the streaming service, it may be your home network. Here are three tips to fix buffering on your Roku, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Apple TV, and more. Tip #1: Run a Speed Test It is not unusual […]