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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:
T-Mobile will start testing Live Translation on calls, no app required
2026-02-11 14:56 EST by Daniela

T-Mobile is preparing to test a new AI feature that translates live phone calls into more than 50 languages. Live Translation is launching in beta "this Spring," according to a press release, with registration for eligible T-Mobile customers available starting today."Some of the biggest barriers wireless customers face are the simplest ones - like being able to understand each other," said... »

Google can now help you find and remove your ID from search results
2026-02-10 18:35 EST by Daniela

Google is giving users more control over how their personal information appears in search results, including a new way to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images.The tech company announced today in a blog post that it's launching a new and simple tool to directly submit requests to remove images from its search engine. To access the tool, users can click on the three dots on an... »

YouTube TV introduces cheaper bundles
2026-02-09 15:24 EST by Daniela

YouTube on Monday introduced lower-priced YouTube TV plans that will allow subscribers to better tailor their plans to their own interests in areas like sports, news, and entertainment. The company said that it will offer more than 10 different plans to choose from, all priced below the $82.99 per month main YouTube TV plan that has access to more than 100 networks. The new plans will start... »

TikTok's infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
2026-02-06 17:22 EST by Daniela

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app to be "addictive," calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications, as well as its recommendation engine.In preliminary findings from an investigation that sought to determine TikTok's compliance with the European Union's far-reaching Digital Services Act, the Commission said the... »

A potential Starlink competitor just got FCC clearance to launch 4,000 satellites
2026-02-05 17:34 EST by Daniela

Aspiring Starlink competitor Logos Space Services has secured FCC clearance to launch more than 4,000 broadband satellites into low Earth orbit by 2035, as reported by Space News. Under FCC regulations, the company must deploy half of the approved amount within the next seven years.The company is headed by its founder, Milo Medin, a former project manager at NASA as well as a former vice... »


GL Technologies GL-BE9300 Wireless Router
Flint 3 Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Home Router

Flint 3 is a Wi-Fi 7 home router, designed for home users and small offices. It delivers Wi-Fi 7 speeds, 5× 2.5G ports, and robust VPN capabilities, along with AdGuard Home and Parental Controls. Flint 3 is built to meet the evolving demands of modern networks with efficiency and reliability.

Flint 3 is equipped with four foldable antennas, including three adjustable slots that can rotate up... »

TP-Link Archer MR505 Mobile Router (3G, 4G, 5G)
4G+ Cat6 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Easily share a 3G/4G connection with up to 64 wireless devices, such as phones, tablets, and laptops, at the same time. 3 LAN ports stand ready to provide internet for wired devices like desktop computers.

Thanks to 4G+ Carrier Aggregation technology which combines different carrier signals for even faster bandwidth, MR505 boosts 300 Mbps download speeds fulfills your devices' needs. It can... »

GL Technologies GL-BE3600 Travel Router
Slate 7 Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router

Slate 7 delivers faster speeds and more stable connections, ensuring you stay connected in any environment. Equipped with dual 2.5G high-speed ports, it offers lightning-fast network performance, perfect for demanding tasks such as streaming, gaming, and video calls. Its compact and portable design makes it the ideal choice for business trips and vacations, providing secure internet access... »

TP-Link TL-WR3602BE Travel Router
BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router

TL-WR3602BE is a BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 portable travel router: merging Wi-Fi 7 technology, TL-WR3602BE delivers fast wireless speed for uninterrupted video streaming, downloading, and online gaming all at the same time.

With its versatile modes including Router, USB Tethering, 3G/ 4G/ 5G USB Modem, Hotspot, Access Point, Range Extender, and Client, TL-WR3602BE enables flexible WiFi setup... »

Netgear EAX17 Mesh Wireless
AX3000 Dual-band WiFi 6 Mesh Extender

EAX17 provides speeds as fast as 3Gbps (2.4+0.6 Gbps) throughout your home.

Dual-core 1.3 GHz processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming and gaming.

For maximum performance, the built-in Gigabit Ethernet port connects directly to a wired device,
delivering an unparalleled gaming and streaming performance

One WiFi Name - seamlessly switch between networks in your home for the... »

Huawei BE3 Wireless Router
3600Mbps 802.11be Wireless Router

Give your Wi-Fi connections some more juice, with speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps, to stream, game, browse, and conference lag-free.

HUAWEI WiFi BE3 breaks through the 1 Gbps bottleneck, by offering one 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and three 1 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, which means it's full speed ahead on all of your devices.

The chip architecture and network processor reduce the CPU load and improve the... »


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 10,11 TCP/IP Tweaks
by Philip (50 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... »

Gaming Tweaks
by Philip (59 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... »

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... »

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)... »

Network Adapter Optimization
by Philip (12 comments)

The information in this article is intended to improve understanding of all common and advanced network adapter settings under current Windows versions. We will also offer some general suggestions on setting up your LAN for the best possible network performance. Keep in mind that many of these settings can significantly affect performance and reliability in a good or bad way. Consider testing performance using some type of network analyzer or even a simple throughput test before and after... »


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