Home Networking
Cellular Data or Wi-Fi: Which Should You Use on Your Smartphone?
Feb 21st, 2023 by Ryan Dube
A question pondered by great philosophers
How to Setup a Second Router on Your Home Network
Sep 19th, 2022 by Guy McDowell
Plus why you may want to do this
A Quick Guide to How Your Home Network Works
Appreciate the tech and troubleshoot any problems
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Using your home network is as easy as typing in a […]
What Is Fiber Internet and Should You Switch From Cable?
If it's available, we think so
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Fiber internet used to be a fringe high-speed internet technology only […]
Assign a Static IP Address to a Printer or Any Network Device
A little work to set up but will make life easier
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.It’s handy and straightforward to let the router use DHCP to […]
Mesh Network vs. Wi-Fi Extender vs. Access Points: Which Is Better?
We explain the pros and cons of each
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Having an internet connection is vital to almost everything we do […]
What Is Port Forwarding and How to Set It Up On Your Router
Plus why should should avoid UPnP
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.If you’re reading this article, congratulations! You’re successfully interacting with another […]
What Is Xfinity xFi? Comcast’s Personal WiFi Experience Explained
Easy control your home network including passwords
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Comcast is one of the nation’s biggest ISPs, or internet service […]
Why Is the Internet Slow on My Phone? 11 Reasons and Fixes
Make sure you are getting the speed you pay for
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Nothing ruins your day faster than a sluggish internet connection, especially […]
How to Set Up Internet at Your Home (For Beginners)
The easy way to get online and connected
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.You’ve moved into your new home or apartment, and the very […]
How I Find the Best WiFi Hotspots Near Me
A disgruntled Canadian spills the beans
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Cellular Internet service is increasing in coverage and decreasing in price […]
10 Troubleshooting Tips If Your Internet Is Connected But Not Working
Everything to try before pulling your hair out
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.While many people think of the internet as “WiFi” it’s actually […]
How to Disable SSID Broadcast on Your Wireless Router
Plus, how people can still connect to it
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.If you’re considering the option to disable SSID broadcast on your […]
7 Things To Bear In Mind When You Compare New Internet Providers
It isn't always about the best deal
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.There are a lot of companies offering internet deals these days, […]
How To Share An iTunes Library On Your Local Network
Plus how to fix connection-related issues
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.iTunes is a really great media management app that provides you […]
How to Make Sure You Get the Network Speeds You Pay For
We'll show you how to tackle the issue
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.In a world where consumer rights are so important, it seems […]
What is WiFi 6 and Is It Worth Waiting For?
Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.The new Samsung S10 was just released and there was something […]
USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 vs. eSATA vs. Thunderbolt vs. Firewire vs. Ethernet Speed
The lowdown on what you plug in and where
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Your desktop or laptop computer has a wide variety of ports […]
How to Reset Your Wireless Router
If you forgot your password or are having connectivity issues
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.I recently was asked by a friend how they could reset their […]