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Reviews
Ugreen NASync DH series review: A perfect home NAS for Mac users
Store photos, videos and backups centrally: With the DH2300 and DH4300 Plus, Ugreen offers an affordable NAS for families and beginners.
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Study: Apple's N1 networking chip delivers a big Wi-Fi upgrade
Apple's in-house networking chip performs a lot better than the Broadcom chip it replaced, according to Ookla.
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Wi-Fi 8 is on the way with a focus on dead spots over speed
The first devices are still a few years away, but the first draft of the standard tells us what to expect.
News
The AirPlay device connected to your iPhone or Mac may be a target for hackers
Apple has patched its devices, but third-party products are vulnerable.
How-To
Can't connect to the internet? Check for a firewall or VPN failure
A firewall that blocks traffic or a failed VPN connection may prevent you from accessing the internet even when your Wi-Fi connection is working.
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Report: Apple to make its own Wi-Fi chip as soon as 2025
The new chip will replace another Qualcomm component.
How-To
Should a Mac or iPhone user update to a Wi-Fi 6 or 6E router at home?
With affordable Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers on the market, it may be worthwhile if your network is lagging.
How-To
How to find your MAC (not Mac) address for configuring router settings
A MAC address uniquely identifies your network adapter on a local area network.
Best Picks
Best Wi-Fi Router for Mac: Improve your connection with a new wireless router
The combination of the ‘new normal’ and new Wi-Fi technology makes this a good time to buy a new router.
How-To
What the cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite symbols mean on your iPhone or iPad
Apple has to use shorthand to explain what service you’re connected to, and carriers sometimes exaggerate for marketing purpose.
How-To
How to share your internet connection over Wi-Fi in macOS Ventura
The new version of macOS involves a few different steps to create a Mac hotspot.
How-To
How to fix a 'User Login' issue with your home internet connection
Apple uses a special technique to check whether you’re connected to a portal. This sometimes reveals an ISP problem, not a hotspot one.
How-To
How to fix a Cannot Verify Server Identity error
This message appears when you think you’re connected to the internet but are not.
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How to use Wi-Fi instead of cellular in weak coverage areas for your iPhone
Apple doesn’t have a specific switch to assist with poor cellular coverage.
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Does Wi-Fi Assist affect your cellular bill?
The boost for weak Wi-Fi may have you tap cell data more heavily than expected but won’t affect most people.
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