Airports do it. Satellite dishes do it. Even giant radio telescopes do it. So why shouldn't you be able to focus your Wi-Fi signal in a way that makes it more useful? Some folks at Dartmouth think you ...

Here’s how to strengthen your Wi-Fi at home using WI-FI extenders, including how Wi-Fi extenders work, when you need one, and which ones to try. Anyone who has ever moved five feet too far from their ...

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Everybody seems to love Wi-Fi. So do I. After all, who doesn’t want to have seamless internet access, across different devices, while roaming around their house? But this apparent ease of installation ...

Q: Can you explain how to use a Wi-Fi analyzer app? A: Wi-Fi has become an essential utility for most homes and making sure the signal is adequate in high-usage areas is key. When a Wi-Fi signal is ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

If you’re in the same boat as I am—with your router failing to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal to every area of your home—then this TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender might be just what you need. It boosts your ...

Are you getting spotty Wi-Fi signal strength in certain areas of your home? Maybe places where the connection dies completely? Or where the signal is weak enough to cause dropouts and slowdowns? One ...

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