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"Some of the Best Broadband Speed Tweaks on the Net"
We cover Broadband Internet connections, network security, wireless and system performance. A large section of SG focuses on Cable Modems and DSL technology, stressing on improving TCP/IP performance over high speed/latency networks. Some of the more popular SG network tools are listed below:
SpaceX building hundreds of spy satellites for US government, report says
2024-03-18 18:55 EST by Daniela

SpaceX has been contracted by the Department of Defense's National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to build a network of hundreds of low-orbiting spy satellites capable of operating as a swarm and tracking targets on the ground, according to Reuters. The Reuters report, which cites five sources with knowledge of the program, builds on earlier reporting by The Wall Street Journal that revealed SpaceX... »

The FCC just quadrupled the download speed required to market internet as 'broadband'
2024-03-14 20:37 EST by Daniela

The FCC has raised the speeds required to describe internet service as “broadband” for the first time since 2015. The agency's annual high-speed internet assessment concluded that 100 Mbps downloads and 20 Mbps uploads will be the new standard. The news will likely irk ISPs who would love to keep pointing to 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps speeds (the previous standards) and convincing people they’re... »

FAA grants license for SpaceX's March 14 Starship launch
2024-03-13 21:18 EST by Daniela

Starship's third-ever test flight is officially on for Thursday morning (March 14). The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today (March 13) that it has awarded a launch license for the mission. "The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental, policy and financial responsibility requirements," the agency wrote in a post on X this afternoon.The launch could take place... »

TikTok might launch standalone photo app
2024-03-12 19:59 EST by Daniela

After rivaling music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple music with TikTok Music, ByteDance might be looking at creating an Instagram competitor named TikTok Photos, code found in the TikTok app suggests.Although TikTok currently lets users share multiple photos in slideshow-style videos, it seems it is gearing up to level up the photo-sharing game with TikTok Photos. The code hints at a... »

Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras
2024-03-11 18:26 EST by Daniela

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally, the short-term rental platform announced Monday.Previously, Airbnb allowed hosts to have indoor security cameras in common areas as long as the devices were clearly disclosed on the listing page and placed in visible spots in the home. Indoor security cameras, however, were never allowed in spaces like sleeping areas and... »


TP-Link Deco BE63 Mesh Wireless
BE10000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System

Deco Mesh forms a unified network with a single network name. With built-in AI-Roaming technology, it creates the ideal WiFi solution with its advanced algorithms and self-learning.

Wi-Fi 7 unleashes the full potential of 4K-QAM and the 6 GHz band with up to 320 MHz channels, delivering Wi-Fi speeds up to 10 Gbps. The new 6 GHz band provides bandwidth congestion-free channels.

4× 2.5 Gbps... »

Tenda TX12 Pro Wireless Router
AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

TX12 Pro is a Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 router with up to 2976Mbps wireless transmission speeds (2.4GHz: 574Mbps, 5GHz: 2402Mbps).

TX12 Pro is armed with a 1.7GHz Quad-Core Broadcom high performance CPU for faster Wi-Fi speeds and stable network.

4 high-performance signal enhancement modules and 5 external 6dBi high-gain antennas combine to extend strong and reliable Wi-Fi throughout your... »

BrosTrend A8 Wireless Access Point
AC1200 Wall Plug WiFi Access Point

This WiFi access point offers fast speeds of 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz.

Equipped with 2 pieces of external antennas, this networking access point boosts stronger signals toward your devices. Get WiFi in remote areas beyond your router's reach.

Bring fast WiFi connection to 30 WiFi devices with this AP. It works with any WiFi devices, such as your smartphones, TVs, tablets,... »

H3C Magic NX30 Wireless Router
3000Mbps Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

The NX30 adopts the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless protocol technologies. It provides a wireless transmission rate of 2976 Mbps in total, with the 2.4 GHz rate increased to 574 Mbps and the 5 GHz rate increased to 2402 Mbps.

With four high-gain external antennas and support of EasyMesh, the router provides more flexible and wider coverage to meet the needs of various apartment types.

Equipped... »

Asus TUF Gaming AX4200 Wireless Router
AX4200 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router

TUF Gaming AX4200 is designed to give you stable and fast wireless and wired connections in device-dense environments. It's a router that benefits all your devices, from laptops, smartphones, and game consoles right down to all the IoT devices in your home.

Enjoy speeds up to 4200 Mbps and 4X network efficiency with OFDMA and 160 MHz channels.

True Multi-Gigabit wired speeds - Aggregated 2... »

Vilo Vilo 6 Mesh Wireless
AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi System

With the power of Wi-Fi 6, Vilo 6 can reach ultra fast speeds all while handling more than 100 devices from every corner of your home.

The Vilo App allows you to easily control your Wi-Fi network from your phone.

Feel safe at home with Vilo 6's advanced WPA security.

Protect your kids from exposure to inappropriate content by blocking unwanted websites through Bark In-Home Parental... »


Windows 7, Vista, 2008 Tweaks
by Philip (155 comments)

Windows 7 TweaksWindows Vista introduces a number of new features to the TCP/IP stack, including CTCP, and TCP Window Auto-Tuning. This new implementation works much better by default than previous Windows versions with broadband internet connections, and is able to adjust the RWIN value on the fly, depending on the BDP (bandwidth-delay product). This, however, introduces some problems with older routers and restricts the user from tweaking some of the TCP/IP parameters. Still, there is always some room for... »

Windows 10 TCP/IP Tweaks
by Philip (46 comments)

Windows 10 TweaksThe TCP/IP speed tweaks below work with Windows 8, 10, 2012/2019 Server. The Windows 8/10 TCP/IP implementation shares many traits with earlier Windows versions, however, there are many subtle differences and updates, new syntax for applying tweaks using PowerShell cmdlets, and some new settings. Windows 10 generally works well by default for many broadband connections, yet there is always some room for improvement and we will try to cover all relevant settings and their effect on your... »

How To Crack WEP and WPA Wireless Networks
by Philip (95 comments)

Introduction With the popularity of wireless networks and mobile computing, an overall understanding of common security issues has become not only relevant, but very necessary for both home/SOHO users and IT professionals alike. This article is aimed at illustrating current security flaws in WEP/WPA/WPA2. Successfully cracking a wireless network assumes some basic familiarity with networking principles and terminology, as well as working with command-line tools. A basic familiarity... »

How to set a Wireless Router as an Access Point
by Philip (236 comments)

ipconfigI've often found it useful to get just the wireless functionality out of a WiFi router and reuse it as an access point. Wireless routers seem more common, and are often priced even lower than wireless access points. Adding an access point to a wired network already in place, or to one where the main NAT router is provided by the ISP is usually the easiest solution. However, introducing a second NAT router on the network is not a good idea, especially without some tweaking to set it up... »

Gaming Tweaks
by Philip (58 comments)

Online Gaming can often benefit from some fine-tuning of Windows TCP/IP settings and the Network Adapter properties. This article is intended to supplement our general broadband tweaks and list only TCP/IP settings that are specific to online gaming and reducing network latency. Some of these settings are also mentioned in our general tweaking articles, however, the emphasis here is on latency rather than throughput, and we have complemented the tweaks with more gaming-specific recommendations... »

Windows Vista tcpip.sys connection limit patch for Event ID 4226
by Philip (19 comments)

Microsoft enforces a limit on half-open TCP/IP connections that is hard-coded in tcpip.sys. The maximum simultaneous half-open (incomplete) outbound TCP connection attempts per second that the system can make is intended to limit the spread of malicious viruses and worms, as well as limit the possibility of launching a DDoS attack. However, it has proven to also limit some applications using many TCP connections, such as P2P and P2PTV programs.When the OS reaches the half-open connection limit,... »

How to Stop Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
by Philip

DDoSDenial of Service (DoS) attacks are very common on the Internet these days, and they can make your online experience miserable. In some cases of Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS), they can bring down websites, or cripple entire networks in a matter of minutes, preventing connectivity for many customers. There are different types of DoS attacks, and we've tried to explain the most common types and ways to mitigate their effects to you or your network.Types of Denial of Service (DoS)... »

Android TCP/IP Speed Tweaks
by Philip (1 comments)

Android tweaksTo change TCP/IP related settings in Android you need root access. The only exception are a couple of trivial changes that are available to non-rooted devices, namely dynamic vs static IP address, and changing the DNS server. Assuming you are working with an already rooted device, the settings are listed below:Android TCP/IP tweaks (root required)In order to change other TCP/IP stack settings, you need to edit the settings in /proc/sys/net/core/ , similar to what is explained in our Linux... »


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