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THIS is why you need a strong password on your WiFi network

Posted on May 2, 2026

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I have written many times about why it’s so important to protect your family’s WiFi network by enabling encryption on it and locking it down with a strong password.

Well, this slightly old, but still very relevant news story is a real-world example of why locking your WiFi network down is so important. I ran across it while doing some research for a related blog post and thought I’d share it with you. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I use a powerline networking kit to share my Internet with the house next door?

Posted on November 8, 2025

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Question from Jane: Hi Rick. I recently read your post about using a powerline networking kit to access the Internet from a distant room.

Last night I began wondering if that solution would work in my situation.

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Q&A: I need either a WiFi Extender or a Mesh WiFi system. Which one should I get?

Posted on January 1, 2025

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Question from Amanda: I bought a smart TV for my living room but the WiFi in there is too weak to maintain a solid connection.

There’s enough signal in there for my laptop and tablet to use the Internet with no problem, but it just doesn’t allow the streaming to work as it should.

I’ve been doing some research about ways to boost the signal on that end of the house and I keep seeing the terms “Wi-Fi Extender” and “Mesh WiFi Systems”.

I’m really confused about these devices. What’s the difference between them and which one should I get? [Read more…]

Tips for fixing a slow Internet connection

Posted on May 11, 2024

As you probably know, the dependency on the Internet has increased by leaps and bounds over the years.

Covid 19 and the consequent remote work culture has made this dependency even more severe, exacerbating the usual frustration we feel when our Internet connection slows to a crawl.

In many cases it can be difficult to pinpoint the reason(s) behind a sluggish Internet connection. If you’re struggling with this issue, this post just might be a help to you. [Read more…]

Q&A: Are WiFi and the Internet the same thing?

Posted on February 24, 2024

Question from Beverly: I’ve always thought that Internet and WiFi were just two names for the same thing, but someone told me they were different.

Is that true? If it is, what’s the difference?

Rick’s answer: What that person told you is accurate, Beverly.

While WiFi and the Internet are frequently used together, they are in fact completely different technologies that serve two very different purposes. [Read more…]