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How to interpret differences To independently confirm Eero’s number, run a wired Speedtest.net check. If those match, Eero is accurate. If not, you’ve uncovered a gap between what the ISP delivers and what Eero reports.
The purpose of this article is to help consumers relate Internet speeds to something more tangible like water pipe sizes so that they may make more intelligent decisions about the amount of Internet they actually need. Major companies are selling “city water mains” to individual households when they cannot possibly use that kind of bandwidth. … Read more
BitLocker is Microsoft’s built-in drive encryption tool, designed to protect data in case of device theft. But for most users, the greater risk is losing access—whether from a forgotten recovery key or a system glitch—making data loss more likely than theft. Here’s the pragmatic reality: BitLocker: Pros vs. Cons Pros Cons Protects data if device … Read more
Artificial Intelligent is not a bad word, any more than money is a bad word. Todays AI, or we prefer to call them Large Language Models (LLMs), do not think for themselves per se, what they do is combine language with logic, database queries, and worldwide access to website information into everyday accessible interfaces for … Read more
Summary: ✅ Buy now: Laptops, GPUs, and accessories will rise 10–40% by Q4 2025 ✅ Switch to U.S. or Mexico-based suppliers when possible ✅ Bundle orders to reduce per-unit customs costs ✅ Track HTS codes: Customs classifications are shifting monthly ✅ Watch for tariff pass-throughs on Amazon, Newegg, and B2B platforms With the passage of … Read more
Quick Summary: We lock up our house, car, gun, and chainsaws or lawnmowers to prevent theft, or accidents by children, so why put your financial information out there in public places where it can easily be stolen? Are we locking things up “securely” but leaving the key under the doormat? Why put your bank information … Read more
Troubleshooting guide to know whom to call when you do not seem to have Internet. In the same way you cannot get the guys at tire shop to fix your air-conditioner, you need to know a little bit about your Internet services to know whom to call for repairs. Your ISP is the company, the … Read more
In considering a new computer purchase, read our article about Let’s Speed Things Up to become aware of what the specification on a considered computer actually mean. Cost vs quality is always at war. Here is an example using Apple MacBook. If you are shopping another brand, the models and prices will differ, but the … Read more
Probably Unwanted Programs PUP Name Description Wave Browser A Chromium-based browser that tracks user activity and displays intrusive ads. OneLaunch A Chromium-based browser that collects data and redirects users to unwanted sites. MyWay Hijacks your homepage and search engine, redirecting searches through ads. Ask Toolbar Modifies browser settings and slows down browsing with excessive ads. … Read more
We wish to expose a marketing myth regarding defragmentation of Solid State Drives. The manufacturers of these drives allege that they are so fast that an SSD should never be defragmented because it will reduce the lifespan of an SSD. We ran some scenarios to put some concreteness to these claims and arrived at the … Read more
