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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 is dropping support for its oldest Nest Learning Thermostats
2025-04-25 15:26 EST by Daniela

Google's oldest smart thermostats have an expiration date. The company has announced that the first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats will lose support in October 2025, disabling most of the connected features. Google is offering some compensation for anyone still using these devices, but there's no Google upgrade for European users. Google is also discontinuing its only European... »

Razer has a vertical mouse now
2025-04-24 15:07 EST by Daniela

Razer is announcing two new mice, the Pro Click V2 and Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition - the latter being Razer's first vertical mouse design. Both mice are more ergonomic and productivity-focused than the usual gaming-first designs Razer is known for, but the $99.99 Pro Click V2 and $119.99 Vertical Edition feature the brand's typical all-black designs and bright RGB illumination.Both Pro Click V2... »

Amazon’s Starlink competitor runs into production delays
2025-04-23 15:29 EST by Daniela

Amazon's Project Kuiper, the company's initiative to launch a fleet of satellites into low-Earth orbit and beam internet connection to users, is struggling to ramp up production, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.The competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink has completed only a few dozen satellites, according to the report. The venture reportedly needs to quadruple its rate of production in order to meet... »

Meta releases its CapCut rival Edits globally
2025-04-22 15:16 EST by Daniela

Instagram has launched Edits, a video editing app that’s intended to rival the TikTok-linked equivalent CapCut. First announced in January, Edits is available for free from today on iOS and Android.Edits is described as a "video creation app designed for creators," and includes tools for project management, tracking notes and ideas, and data on video performance. There are also advanced editing... »

FTC sues Uber over its subscription service
2025-04-21 16:58 EST by Daniela

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Uber on Monday, accusing the ride-sharing and delivery company of charging users for its optional subscription service without permission and making it hard to cancel it.The complaint, filed in federal court in California, alleges Uber engaged in deceptive bill and cancellation practices and failed to "deliver promised savings."The FTC... »


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 TL-MR110 Mobile Router (3G, 4G, 5G)
300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router

With an integrated 4G LTE modem and a built-in SIM card slot, all you need to do is inserting a micro SIM card and turning on the router. It has never been easier than enjoy a fast, stable Wi-Fi on 4G LTE network.

Take full advantage of your 4G LTE network to download speed up to 150 Mbps. Share your 4G LTE network with multiple Wi-Fi devices and enjoy uninterrupted HD movies, rapid file... »

Arris S34 Cable Modem
SURFboard® DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

With a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port, the SURFboard S34 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem is a solution for multi-Gigabit home networking.

32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 bonded Channels. 2 downstream x 2 upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3.1 channels.

Easily setup your modem and get a real-time view of the devices on your network with the SURFboard Central... »

TP-Link TL-WA1801 Wireless Access Point
AX1800 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

TL-WA1801 is a dual band 802.11ax access point, which offers combined speeds of up to 1800Mbps and is suited to serve multiple devices at the same time. The 5GHz band is ideal for Ultra-HD streaming video and online gaming, while the 2.4GHz band is there for all of your everyday Internet needs, like sending email and browsing the Internet.

TL-WA1801 supports multiple operation modes: Access... »

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)... »

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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