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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:
Now you can use ChatGPT Voice without leaving your chat
2025-11-26 16:22 EST by Daniela

ChatGPT's voice mode is getting more usable. OpenAI announced on Tuesday it is updating the user interface to its popular AI chatbot so users can access ChatGPT Voice right inside their chat, instead of having to switch to a separate mode.That means you'll be able to converse with the chatbot and view its responses, including things like shared images, as you talk. Before, you'd be taken to a... »

Spotify plans US subscription price hike for early 2026
2025-11-25 16:36 EST by Daniela

After announcing it is raising prices in regions including Europe, South Asia and Latin America, Spotify is reportedly about to increase prices again in the US.The US is included in the latest Spotify price hike on its Premium services starting in early 2026, according to the Financial Times, which cited three sources familiar with the streaming music company's dealings. For now, the least... »

Amazon unveils production-ready gigabit-class Leo Ultra broadband terminal
2025-11-24 14:54 EST by Daniela

Amazon has unveiled the final production version of Leo Ultra, the company’s highest-performing enterprise terminal for the low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband constellation it aims to bring into service next year.Capable of download speeds up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and upload speeds up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps), Amazon said Nov. 24 that Leo Ultra is currently the fastest commercial... »

OpenAI is launching group chats in ChatGPT
2025-11-20 17:14 EST by Daniela

OpenAI is widely rolling out group chats inside ChatGPT, allowing you to invite up to 20 other people to your conversation with the AI chatbot. The feature is now available globally to all logged-in users, following a short pilot earlier this month.OpenAI positions the feature as a way to collaborate with friends, family members, or coworkers when doing things like organizing a dinner, creating... »

TP-Link accuses Netgear of 'Smear Campaign' to advance US router ban
2025-11-19 16:31 EST by Daniela

Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link is suing rival Netgear over claims it’s been waging an "unlawful smear campaign" to paint the company as a threat to US national security. The Trump administration is considering banning TP-Link's products over the vendor’s alleged ties to China. At the heart of the controversy is a fear that the Chinese government will coerce TP-Link or use its hardware to surveil... »


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 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... »

Mercusys MB130-4G Mobile Router (3G, 4G, 5G)
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band 4G LTE Router

Fully compatible with FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE to work with most service providers worldwide. Insert a nano SIM card and turn on the router to share your 4G LTE network with multiple Wi-Fi devices.

Working as a 4G router, the MB130-4G uses 4G LTE technology to achieve fast speeds up to 150 Mbps download and 50Mbps upload. It can also share a dual-band Wi-Fi network with speeds of 867 Mbps on 5 GHz... »

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.... »

Cudy Tech WR11000 Wireless Router
BE11000 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Router

A tri-band WiFi 7 router with an aggregate of 10.6 Gbps speed and four 2.5G ports, catering to latency-sensitive, speed-demanding, and large-scale scenarios.

WR11000 features Qualcomm 1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU. With 6-stream Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 it supports a total of 11000Mbps wireless speed (5.7 Gbps + 4.3 Gbps + 688 Mbps).

The router has 4× 2.5G Ethernet ports. It supports up to 300 connected... »

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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