What Is Thread? We Explain the Smart Home Network Protocol

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

Your default home Wi-Fi setup isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to improve it

Your default home Wi-Fi setup isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to improve it ...
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I regret ignoring my router's QoS settings for so long

Quality of Service is far more important than the name even suggests ...
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Olimex HoT aims to be lightweight, easier-to-use alternative to Home Assistant

Olimex HoT (Home of Things) is a lightweight Smart Home solution designed to run on low-end hardware (128MB RAM, 128MB flash) ...
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I've blocked every IoT device from the internet with this simple router rule

Turn your devices off from the internet.
CNET

Take Your Wi-Fi From Slow to Speedy With a Few Simple Tweaks

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Engadget

The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2026

If your Wi-Fi struggles to reach every corner of your house, it’s probably not your internet plan that’s the problem. A single router can only do so much, especially in larger spaces or homes with ...