I ditched my router's network log for a $20 Raspberry Pi—and caught my smart TV phoning home constantly
This $20 networking tool revealed things my router wouldn't tell me
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You probably already have a Thread router in your home that you're not using
Your smart home could be better than you realize.
MakeUseOf·7d ago
I added a second ethernet port for $10—and it solved 5 networking problems I didn't know I had
I bought a second ethernet port, and I'm shocked I didn't do it sooner
ift.tt·8d ago
Your old router can do things your new one can't — if you install this free firmware
OpenWRT turned an old router destined for the trash into one of the most useful devices on my network
MakeUseOf·1d ago
The Hidden Privacy Costs of Smart Home Devices: How Connected Tools Collect Your Data
Millions use connected devices. Most have no idea how much data those tools collect
thewalrus.ca·1mo ago
My Roku kept buffering until I opened a menu it never told me about
My Roku's Wi-Fi signal was textbook perfect, but a hidden screen showed it rejoining my network 37 times anyway.
MakeUseOf·2d ago
I took my whole living room off Wi-Fi with a $15 switch and everything got faster
Running out of Ethernet jacks? This is the cheap networking accessory you need.
MakeUseOf·6d ago
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