9 articles tagged router.
Did you know that the channel your router is using, can impact the speed and strength of your Internet connection? If you’re in a populated area such as flats, student dorms, or a city centre, then chances are there’s a list of Wi-Fi networks currently using the exact same channel as you. For every network […]
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as slow or intermittent Internet! In this article, I’ll show you how to test the speed and quality of your Internet connection, using MacOS’ built-in ‘ping’ command. And, if you’re struggling to even get online, I’ll also be demonstrating how you can use this command to test whether the connection […]
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as slow Wi-Fi. Even when you’re under the same roof as a fast, reliable router, such as in your home or office, your exact location within that building can have an impact on the quality of your connection. There’s often locations in a building where the Wi-Fi suddenly seems to become […]
Whenever you’re online, your Mac has an active IP address that’s assigned to it automatically. Most of the time, any hardware or software that requires this information will be able to access it automatically, but occasionally you may need to know your Mac’s IP address, for example if you’re talking to tech support over the […]
Home automation is one of those areas where you can really let your imagination run wild! How about a house that detects when you’re walking down the drive, and then welcomes you home by turning on all the lights? Or, you might create an alarm that plays whenever the house detects that you’re heading to […]
It’s becoming increasingly common for children to have their own laptops, tablets or smartphones, but just because your child owns one or more Internet-enabled devices, doesn’t mean you’re comfortable with them seeing everything that the Internet has to offer. Apple include a range of parental controls in each release of macOS, and Sierra is no […]
Virtual private networks (VPNs) use data encryption and tunnelling to help keep you safe online. Having your own VPN can be invaluable if you regularly use unsecured public networks such as Wi-Fi hotspots, as you can use the unsecured network to create a secure connection to your VPN. VPNs can also be handy for connecting […]
A fast and reliable Internet connection is something that’s easy to take for granted, but if your Mac loses Internet access, then you’re definitely going to notice. If your Mac is suddenly unable to connect to the network, then this usually means there’s a problem with your Internet provider, your router, or an issue with […]
While Netflix is great for putting an entire catalogue of TV shows and movies at your fingertips, there’s one area where DVDs and live TV still have the advantage over on-demand services: you never have to sit around and wait for content to buffer! To help ensure a seamless streaming experience, your network downloads video […]
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