TP-Link
TP-Link band-steers 2,4 to 5 GHz Wi-Fi even when the radio is off
TP-Link Wi-Fi access points mindlessly band-steer clients off 2,4 GHz to the 5 GHz radio; even during periods when the 5 GHz radio is powered off.
Wi-Fi
MacOS
How I fixed the intermittent Wi-Fi dropouts on my MacBook
The Wi-Fi on my MacBook Pro has intermittently stopped working. (Likely a Broadcom driver issue). Here’s how I turned a simple workaround into a more permanent fix.
VPN
What is Samsung Secure Wi-Fi for Android?
Secure Wi-Fi is a paid VPN network service from Samsung and McAfee. What it does and how to stop its adverts and remove it from your Android phone.
Hardware
Tor router-maker InvizBox chases VPN subscriptions down rabbit hole
InvizBox wants some of that sweet VPN subscription service revenue. Abandons Tor Onion network anonymity in favor of a more lucrative venture.
Lenovo
What is Lenovo Wi-Fi Security and should you enable or ignore it?
Lenovo Wi-Fi Security collects information about your device and networks. It can warn you about insecure networks, but it doesn’t proactively protect you.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Vilfo as a Wi-Fi access point – Part 2:4
The Vilfo VPN/security router has support for Wi-Fi, but it’s too under-powered to serve as your household’s Wi-Fi router.
TP-Link
TP-Link serves outdated firmware on ⅓ of its European websites
Whether TP-Link provides you with security and firmware updates for your TP-Link product or not depends on what country you’re checking for updates from.
TP-Link
Difference between TP-Link RE650 and RE500? Firmware limits.
The TP-Link RE650 and RE500 are rated for different network speeds, but they’re really the same device featuring the same hardware; firmware-locked speeds.
Wi-Fi
How to fix Roomba 900-series Wi-Fi network not being broadcast
Wi-Fi-enabled Roomba vacuums can become unreachable over Wi-Fi. Here is how to get it connected back on to your Wi-Fi network.
Linux
Manage Wi-Fi latency and dynamic power-savings on Linux
You can decide the balance between Wi-Fi network latency and power-savings on Linux using the new llwr utility.
Networking
How to tell if Chromecast is connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi?
Identify the network interface your Google Chromecast device uses to connect to the internet. Is it using the USB-Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter?
Android
KDE Connect: Making friends between Android and the Linux desktop
A smart app connects your Linux desktop and Android device. It lets them share files and clipboard contents with each other encrypted over your local network.