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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:
Spotify launches music videos in the US and Canada for Premium subscribers
2025-12-09 18:08 EST by Daniela

Spotify is finally letting the United States join its music video party. Music Videos have started rolling out in beta today to Premium users across the US and Canada, offering not only official artist videos but also new formats like live performances and covers.Music Videos first arrived last year in 11 countries, but the United States wasn't one of them. The reason for that was simple -... »

Meta to allow European users to share less data
2025-12-08 19:40 EST by Daniela

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is, for the first time, set to limit the amount of personal information it forces users to share for ad tracking purposes, according to an announcement from European Union authorities.Users of Meta's social networks inside the bloc are set to gain more control over their data and be shown fewer personalized ads, the European Commission said."Meta will... »

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
2025-12-05 17:54 EST by Daniela

Netflix announced Friday it’s reached a deal to buy pieces of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing a swift end to a dramatic bidding process that saw Paramount Skydance and Comcastalso vying for the legacy assets.The transaction is comprised of cash and stock and is valued at $27.75 per WBD share, the companies said. That puts the equity value of the deal at $72 billion, with a total enterprise... »

Amazon reportedly considering ending ties with the US Postal Service
2025-12-04 13:38 EST by Daniela

Amazon is reportedly preparing to end its long-running partnership with the United States Postal Service, a move that could upend both the shipping industry and the financial future of the USPS. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Washington Post reports that Amazon is developing plans to pull the billions of packages it sends through the USPS by the end of next year, at which point... »

Amazon is testing 30-minute deliveries
2025-12-02 16:56 EST by Daniela

Amazon is starting to test ultra-fast deliveries that aim to drop household goods at your doorstep in 30 minutes or less. The Amazon Now service is launching now in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, according to Amazon's announcement, allowing eligible customers to shop for items like fresh milk, eggs, produce, cosmetics, electronics, household essentials, over-the-counter medicines, and more.In... »


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... »

Motorola B12 Cable Modem
Multi Gig Speed DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

Stream, game, conference and more with confidence. DOCSIS 3.1 supports speeds up to 10x faster with higher efficiency. Also backwards compatible with 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0 so you can future proof your network.

Don't let your cable modem throttle your speed. A 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port delivers high-speed connectivity to even the fastest routers and computers.

Easy self-installation. Comes with a... »

TP-Link RE655BE Wireless Range Extender
BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender

Experience a high-end Tri-Band WiFi 7 range extender with WiFi speeds up to 9.3 Gbps. Now, every device in your home network will run at top performance. The exclusive 6 GHz band provides exceptional bandwidth and congestion-free channels exclusive to your devices.

The 6G band more than doubles the available spectrum, meaning no more competition over the airwaves. Experience blazing-fast speed... »

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... »

Asus RT-BE50 Wireless Router
3600Mbps Smart Home Router

Elevate your smart home with dual-band Wi-Fi 7 speeds of up to 3600 Mbps and boosted coverage with AI-boosted Smart AiMesh technology. With next-gen ASUS advanced network technologies such as IoT Network, the RT-BE50 safeguard your network end-to-end, 24/7.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connection by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.... »

Wavlink WL-WNT100X3 Travel Router
AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 VPN Travel Router

WL-WNT100X3 is a Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Dual Band Router with compact and lightweight design ideal for travelers. It features Wi-Fi 6 speed up to 3000Mbps (2402Mbps@5GHz and 573Mbps@2.4GHz).

The router has two Gigabit Ethernet Ports (1xWAN, 1xLAN) for high-speed wired connections. USB 3.0 port for easy sharing of files and multimedia across the network or for connecting external storage devices. USB... »


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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