It’s weird to think that the PC arguably the most powerful and most versatile device anyone could have in their home doesn’t have a Bluetooth adapter built-in. Sure some desktop motherboards do come with built-in Bluetooth capabilities but these are the exception and not the rule. Of course, this is nothing that a very minor investment can’t fix… Read More »
If you have a Windows laptop that is having WiFi issues there are some common problems that can be fixed. A WiFi problem will usually be shown with a small red-X on the network and connection icon on the bottom right. Sometimes no error is shown and still no wireless connection. Each laptop has a wireless card built-in… Read More »
USB WiFi adapters work very well at connecting a desktop, laptop, or other electronics wirelessly to a router. This makes it easy to set up a wireless signal and get online. There are many USB WiFi dongles available with our favorite 2020 options below, along with full reviews, compatibility, and speed. There have been some changes to WiFi… Read More »
The ANEWKODI 600Mbps USB WiFi adapter is a dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11ac dongle. It has a high gain 2dBi antenna to help with distance and get a better signal. The antenna simply screws on and has a swivel. Specifications Protocols: 802.11g/n/ac Frequency: Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Rated Speed: 433Mbps connection at 5GHz, 150Mbps connection at 2.4GHz Compatibility:… Read More »
Having control over a router to manage WiFi is a must-have for many households. A router can be set up with parental controls to manage an internet connection, from shutting it off, to setting time limits. Your router may already have some features built-in which can be set up to manage WiFi internet connections in a home. Be… Read More »
The Glam Hobby Ourlink is small low-cost wireless 802.11ac USB adapter. It is dual band and has a rated speed up to 1200Mbps. (867Mbps at 5GHz, and 300Mbps at 2.4GHz.) It also is a USB 3.0 so no need to worry about USB 2.0 bottlenecking. The box comes with the dongle, instructions, and a disk with Drivers. The… Read More »
The USBNOVEL 1200 is an 802.11AC dual band USB WiFi Adapter built for fast transfer speeds and distance. 802.11AC wireless protocol works in both the old 2.4GHz and new 5GHz bands. It is backward compatible so will also work with older devices. This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. Specifications… Read More »
Map the Problem Areas and Bad Spots Updated the Router Reposition Your Router for Better Signal Change Broadcast Channel Use a WiFi Signal Booster We have all been there before. We get our new router set up, go up to our bedroom, open Netflix to binge-watch our favorite series, and the video stutters and buffers because of a… Read More »
Smart TVs can be great items packed with lots of features but sometimes have limited or no built-in WiFi. Other times the WiFi signal of the built in tuner can not transmit very far or well. Upgrading or adding WiFi to a Smart TV is easy to do with the right adapter. First, be sure to check your… Read More »
Converting a USB Type-C port to an Ethernet connection is easy to to with an adapter. Many new devices such as laptops and smartphones now come with a USB Type-C port that is replacing the older style ports. USB Type-C has many advantages over the older USB standards able to transfer data faster along with video and audio.… Read More »