How Google Drive's new 'Home' page makes it easier to find what you're looking forHome is a more streamlined landing page that removes some clutter and makes it faster to find what you're looking for. Take a tour and see what you think.December 11, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Cloud Storage
Switching to better internet? Do these 5 things before you change ISPsThe migration to a new internet service provider can be a bumpy ride - unless you take these essential steps first. Follow this checklist and you'll avoid the trouble I encountered.December 5, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Home Networking
Eero 6+ for $194 is the best Cyber Monday deal to fix your wifi (Expired)If you're frustrated with the wifi dropping in parts of your home, then the Eero 6+ mesh router has tech that can usually solve the problem. The popular 3-pack is on sale for $105 off for Cyber Monday.November 28, 2023 by Jason Hiner in Home Networking
How to connect to a network share from your ChromebookIf there are shared folders on your network, and you need to access them from your Chromebook, there's a very easy method of doing so that doesn't involve installing third-party apps.November 14, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity
You can now turn your Amazon Echo into a Wi-Fi extender. Here's howIt turns out Amazon bundled in Eero-compatible hardware in the last few Amazon Echo models, and has issued an update to activate it.October 30, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
Amazon's new $600 Wi-Fi router will let you download a 4K movie in secondsThe Eero Max 7, which triples as a router, range extender, and repeater promises up to a 10 gigabit Ethernet connection.September 23, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Home Networking
The best rugged laptops that can handle anythingThese are the best durable laptops that can handle water, dust, drops, and shocks.August 31, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops
Comcast introduces 'Storm-Ready WiFi' to help you stay online during power outagesIt's hurricane season again in the US. Is your tech ready?August 15, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Home Networking
How to turn your old Android phone into a security or pet cameraIf you need to keep watch over something in your house or business, but can't be in two places at once, this app makes it easy to set up a simple remote camera using any old Android phone.August 11, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Android
Wi-Fi 6E: The future of wireless connectivity today (with some caveats)Wi-Fi 6E can deliver an honest 1 Gigabit per second throughput, so long as you're in the same room anyway.July 27, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
The best Wi-Fi routers of 2024 (and if a mesh router is right for you)The best Wi-Fi routers provide a strong internet connection, rapid speeds, and plenty of coverage for working, streaming, gaming, and more.June 14, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Home Networking
Mesh routers vs. Wi-Fi routers: What's best for your home office?Standard Wi-Fi routers provide one central access point, while mesh systems can spread connectivity throughout a space. ZDNET breaks down the best router options for your home, and for hybrid and remote working.June 7, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Home Networking
MacOS Network Locations is a handy feature you should be usingIf you connect to different networks with your macOS device, you should take advantage of Network Locations for more flexibility and security.May 25, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Home Networking
Modem vs router: What's the difference?You'll need both for your internet connection, but they do different jobs.March 8, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Home Networking
Verizon 5G Home Internet: Price, features, and how to sign upVerizon offers several benefits to 5G Home Internet subscribers, including faster internet speeds, no data caps, no annual contracts, and no hidden fees. Here's everything you need to know about the high-speed internet service.March 7, 2023 by ZDNET Editors in Home Networking / Paid Content
