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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:
TikTok finalizes deal to stay in the U.S.
2026-01-23 17:20 EST by Daniela

The United States and China have signed off on a deal that hands control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a group of investors backed by President Donald Trump.TikTok said Thursday in a news release that a new company, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, would ensure the app continues to be available in the U.S. The company will "operate under defined safeguards that protect national security through... »

1Password is introducing a new phishing prevention feature
2026-01-22 14:47 EST by Daniela

1Password has a new tool designed to counteract the advantages AI has given to phishing scammers. A new feature for the company's browser extension gives you a "second pair of eyes" to help you catch a bogus website before entering your login info.Before AI, phishing attempts often included telltale signs like obvious typos or rudimentary graphic design. Now that AI makes it much easier to design... »

Apple is reportedly developing a wearable AI pin
2026-01-21 17:07 EST by Daniela

Apple is working on a small, wearable AI pin equipped with multiple cameras, a speaker, and microphones, reports The Information. If it actually launches, the AI pin will likely run the new Siri chatbot that Apple plans to unveil in iOS 27.The pin is said to be similar in size to an AirTag, with a thin, flat, circular disc shape. It has an aluminum and glass shell, and two cameras at the front.... »

ASUS will not release any new smartphones this year
2026-01-20 13:42 EST by Daniela

ASUS has confirmed that it will pause the release of new smartphones and move its research and development efforts toward AI-related products. The company said it will no longer add new phone models, although it will continue to support existing users of its smartphones.This move marks a major shift for ASUS, a company that has been making smartphones for more than two decades. It changes the... »

Spotify is hiking prices again
2026-01-16 13:23 EST by Daniela

The price of Spotify Premium is about to jump again in the US, marking its third price hike since 2023. The company didn't list too many reasons for the change, claiming merely it's updating its pricing to "keep delivering a great experience." Individual Premium plans in the US will increase from $11.99 to $12.99 by the next billing date. Student plans are also increasing from $5.99 to $6.99.... »


D-Link R36 Wireless Router
BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Smart Router

AQUILA PRO AI R36 BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Smart Router brings next-gen dual-band Wi-Fi 7 to your home with fast speeds, 160 MHz bandwidth, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for seamless, low-latency performance. Equipped with 2.5G LAN ports for ultra-fast wired connections, and four external antennas for stronger signal and wider coverage.

The R36 leverages Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation (MLO) technology to... »

Aginet EB810v VoIP Gateway
BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 VoIP Router

EB810v provides 19 Gbps 12-Stream Tri-Band WiFi speeds - for smooth 8K streaming, VR/AR, video conferencing, online gaming, and high-speed downloading.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) increases throughput, reduces latency, and improve reliability. 320 MHz width channel - double the width, double the speed.

Proprietary WiFi optimization and 8× optimally positioned antennas deliver more capacity,... »

TP-Link Archer NX200 Mobile Router (3G, 4G, 5G)
5G AX1800 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router

Take advantage of your advanced 5G network with download speeds up to 4.67 Gbps. Share your 5G network with multiple Wi-Fi devices and enjoy uninterrupted Ultra HD movies, fast file downloads, and smooth video chats and video conferences. At the same time, NX200 is backward compatible with 4G mode.

If you have any dead zones at home, just add another Easymesh-Compatible router/range extender... »

TP-Link Archer BE400 Wireless Router
BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router

Powered by Wi-Fi 7 technology, Archer BE400 delivers Wi-Fi speeds of up to 6.5 Gbps, enabling your devices to run at full speed.

WiFi 7 offers accelerated throughput, lower latency, stronger anti-jamming, and higher efficiency.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables Archer BE400 to transmit data with Wi-Fi 7 clients across multiple bands simultaneously to increase throughput, reduce latency,... »

Mercusys MT110 Mobile Hotspot (4G+ LTE MiFi)
4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi

MT110 uses 4G LTE technology to achieve fast speeds up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. It can also share a Wi-Fi network with maximum speed of 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for gaming, streaming, and more.

Up to 10 simultaneous 4G/3G connections for tablets, laptops, mobile phones, and other devices are supported by the MT110.

The MT110 is a travel companion because of its long-lasting 2200... »

TP-Link RE800BE Wireless Range Extender
BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender

Experience a high-end Tri-Band WiFi 7 range extender with WiFi speeds up to 19 Gbps. The exclusive 6 GHz band provides more bandwidth and congestion-free channels exclusive to your devices.

Leveraging the greenfield 6 GHz spectrum, RE800BE enhances backhaul performance between itself and your router. This ensures a robust, stable network that reaches every corner of your home while improving... »


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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