Equipment Guides Archives

How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 1, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make the internet feel slow. We explain why.

Wi-Fi 6 antennas on the Reyee RG-E5 router

Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2023: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 26, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

We tested and reviewed more routers than we can count to find out which is the best for any home or small business. You can’t go wrong with our top picks.

NETGEAR RAX80 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 21, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX80 Our score: 3.9 out of 5 Up to 1,200Mbps (2.4 GHz) Up to...

Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors

by Peter Christiansen | Jul 17, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Many providers offer discounts on internet for senior citizens. Read more about internet plans and discounts for senior citizens.

NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 30, 2023 | Equipment Guides

The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

An image of optical fibers and an ethernet cable lying on a keyboard.

What You Need to Install Fiber-Optic Internet

by Peter Christiansen | Jun 29, 2023 | Equipment Guides

If you’re considering moving to fiber-optic Internet but aren’t sure what to expect from the installation, read on to learn more about the process and benefits.

The Best Gaming Routers in 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 28, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ

Gamers don’t have time for lag or jitter. Gamers have better things to do than fall behind the competition because their router can’t keep up. We tested over a dozen routers to see which ones can best handle your elite online gameplay. Pew pew.

Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers for 2023: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 28, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

Wi-Fi 6 isn’t the latest, but it’s now the most-used spec on routers and gateways to deliver better speeds and capacity than the Wi-Fi 5. We list the best Wi-Fi 6 routers you can get right now if you’re ready for an upgrade.

The Best Ethernet Cables of 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 27, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.

Best Long-Range Routers for Extended Wi-Fi 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 26, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

We dodged traffic and stood across the street to see which router delivered good speeds.

NETGEAR R6700AX Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 23, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.

Google Nest Wifi on counter next to small glass bowl

Google Nest Wifi Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 23, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

Google Nest Wifi is a little outdated but still a decent buy if you want basic mesh networking at an affordable price.

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