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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:
Google lost its antitrust case with Epic again
2025-07-31 17:41 EST by Daniela

Google has lost its appeal in the long-running app store antitrust case, which marks another major victory for Epic Games. Google lost the original case in 2023 when a jury found it abused its market position in smartphones to block competition from Epic and others. Google was able to get the penalties suspended while it pursued its appeal, but now it may need to make plans for a more open future... »

Dropbox is closing down its password manager next month
2025-07-30 17:47 EST by Daniela

After five years in the password manager space, Dropbox is planning to shut down the security application designed to host all of your credentials.Dropbox says it will instead "focus on enhancing other features in our core product." That suggests it was not particularly popular. Dropbox Passwords was competing with many great password managers with similar features, like 1Password, NordPass, and... »

NETGEAR expands WiFi 7 Orbi portfolio with the launch of Orbi 370 series
2025-07-29 17:10 EST by Daniela

NETGEAR today launched the Orbi 370 Series. Engineered for today's connected households, this high-performance WiFi 7 Mesh System delivers ultra-fast internet and whole-home WiFi coverage with advanced security and privacy features at NETGEAR's most accessible price point yet.As WiFi 7 adoption accelerates, NETGEAR is expanding its Orbi portfolio to deliver reliable, future-ready connectivity.... »

Microsoft Edge transforms into an AI browser with new Copilot Mode
2025-07-28 17:27 EST by Daniela

Microsoft is starting to test a new experimental Copilot Mode inside its Edge browser today. The AI-powered mode allows Copilot to search across all your open tabs and handle tasks like booking a restaurant, and it brings the Copilot chatbot to your new tab page.Copilot Mode is somewhere between the limited Gemini integration that Google is testing in Chrome and the AI-powered overhaul that Comet... »

SpaceX's Starlink hit by major outage
2025-07-25 18:57 EST by Daniela

Starlink experienced an outage Thursday afternoon that went on for 2.5 hours and took down tens of thousands of people's satellite internet service. By a little after 5 p.m. PT Thursday, the company said in a post on X that the underlying network issue had been resolved and Starlink service was restored.The company provided only cursory information about what happened behind the scenes. "The... »


Cudy Tech AP1300 Wireless Access Point
AC1200 Gigabit Wireless Access Point

Designed with the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, Cudy AP1300 can reliably delivers dual-band Wi-Fi speeds up to 867 Mbps + 300 Mbps to multiple devices simultaneously.

Designed for connecting 100+ devices, everyone is able to enjoy a more efficient network that loads faster without dragging down performance.

AP1300 supports 802.3af/at PoE, Passive PoE or DC 12V power supply (power... »

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... »

Hitron CODA6000 Cable Modem
DOCSIS 4.0 Cable Modem

Hitron's CODA6000 features Low Latency DOCSIS to minimize data transmission delay and ensures faster response times for online gaming, video conferencing, and VoIP services. Gain a competitive edge by offering the ultimate low-latency experience to your subscribers.

The CODA6000 modem's fanless design eliminates the need for a cooling fan. This design promotes longevity and reliability,... »

TP-Link Archer GE650 Wireless Router
BE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router

Delivering 5764 Mbps on a 6 GHz band, 4323 Mbps on a 5 GHz band, and 574 Mbps on a 2.4 GHz band, Archer GE650 is always ready for the fiercest battles. Keep your game on track with the dedicated 5GHz gaming band, freeing you from competing with your family's Netflix 4K streaming.

Higher speeds to power your devices: Experience online gaming like never before with Multi-Link Operation (MLO)... »

Xiaomi Mi AX3200 Wireless Router
AX3200 Wireless Router

The Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is the latest generation in Wi-Fi standards. Thanks to its higher transfer rates, Xiaomi Router AX3200 allows you to easily enjoy nearly twice the speed of a typical AC1200 router. The Wi-Fi 6 router significantly reduces latency and unresponsiveness in end devices, even when multiple users are using multiple devices at the same time.

Xiaomi Router AX3200 offers both... »

Wavlink WL-WN592AX6 Wireless Router
MIGHTY 6 6000 WiFi 6 AX6000 Dual Band Mesh Router

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, provides wireless connections for up to 256 devices simultaneously with reduced network congestion and lower latency.

WL-WN592AX6 supports Wi-Fi 6 technology providing up to 4803 Mbps on 5.8GHz band and 1147 Mbps on 2.4GHz band.

The router has 1x2500Mbps WAN port, 1x2500Mbps and 3x1000Mbps LAN ports.

Supports Al QoE for intelligently allocating network... »


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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