Ry Crist
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Your Wi-Fi Router Is Almost Definitely in the Wrong Spot
We'll help you figure out where to move your router to get the best internet connection. → Read More
Get Faster Wi-Fi: 4 Essential Steps for Speeding Up Your Internet Connections
Achieving quicker internet speeds doesn't have to be difficult. → Read More
The 6 Most Important Tech Trends We Saw at CES 2023
Over the next few years, these trends will shape the industry. → Read More
The 6 Biggest CES 2023 Takeaways Everyone's Talking About
These are the tech trends that'll shape 2023 and beyond. → Read More
Your Wi-Fi Router Is Probably in the Wrong Place. Move It Here
One of the most important steps in setting up your router is finding the right place for it. We'll walk you through where to put your router for optimal Wi-Fi. → Read More
You're Setting Up Your Mesh Router the Wrong Way. Here's What to Do
You can get faster, more reliable Wi-Fi throughout your entire home with a mesh router -- but you have to put it in the right spot for the best performance. → Read More
Change Your Wi-Fi Password to Keep Your Network Secure. Here's How
We'll show you how to change your Wi-Fi password (and access the rest of your settings), no matter what type of router you use. → Read More
Cyber Monday Smart Home Deals Still Available: Big Discounts at Target, Amazon, Best Buy and More
Cyber Monday deals on smart speakers, doorbells, locks and more are still up for grabs. → Read More
Slow Wi-Fi? Here's How to Speed It Up
We'll walk you through some easy things you can do to get better and faster Wi-Fi speeds at home now. → Read More
Matter Takes Shape With Launches From Amazon, Samsung and More
Amazon, Samsung and other brands that support Matter took to Amsterdam to make their pitches for the new, universal smart home standard. → Read More
Nest Wifi Pro Review: An Entry-Level Budget Pick Among Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Routers
With support for Wi-Fi 6E and the ultra-wide 6GHz band, Nest Wifi Pro promises fast speeds, but it's more of an entry-level system than a pro one. → Read More
Slow Wi-Fi? Your Router Is Probably In the Wrong Spot
One of the most important steps in setting up your router is finding the right place for it. We'll walk you through where to put your router for optimal Wi-Fi. → Read More
Amazon's Echo Show 8 Smart Display Returns to All-Time Low
The first-gen version of Amazon's Echo Show 8 smart display is on sale for just $55, which is half of what it usually costs. → Read More
Hands-On With Amazon's New Echo Dot Speakers: Should You Upgrade?
Amazon pulls out some new tricks for the new Echo Dot with Clock and the Echo Dot Kids. Find out if they're worth preordering. → Read More
Nest Wifi Pro Vs. Eero Pro 6E: Which Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Router Is Best?
Amazon and Google are each selling high-end mesh routers capable of sending mass amounts of data across the ultra-wide 6GHz band. Here's how they compare. → Read More
Nest Wifi vs. Nest Wifi Pro: Comparing Google's New Mesh Routers
Google's newest mesh router for the Nest lineup includes some great new features, but also leaves some behind. Here's a full rundown. → Read More
Roku Unveils a Full Lineup of Smart Home Devices
The media streaming service is entering the smart home category, with a variety of smart home cameras, lights and other devices hitting Walmart next week. → Read More
Google Launches Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Router With 6GHz, Plus a New Nest Doorbell
You'll be able to control everything from a newly redesigned Google Home app with new smart home capabilities and full support for Matter. → Read More
Your Router Is Collecting Data. Here's What to Know, and How to Protect Your Privacy
Wi-Fi router companies say they don't track the websites you visit, but all of them collect and share some user data. → Read More
Amazon's New Echo Dot Speakers Promise the Best Sound Yet
From the Echo Dot with Clock to the Echo Dots Kids, Amazon's new speakers have twice as much bass as before. → Read More