When Samuel is not writing about networking at Windows Central, he spends most of his time researching computer components and obsessing over what CPU goes into the ultimate Windows 98 computer. It's the Pentium 3.
Sprint and HTC bring 5G to everyone with the HTC 5G Hub. Rocking Android and a touch screen, this hub delivers high speed internet and can function as a smart device as well.
Sprint has the lowest prices on 5G and more coverage than any 5G network. Though Verizon's network will be faster, the size of Sprint's network make it a strong choice.
There is no more threat than 4G from radiation but there are new concerns for weather prediction.
5Ge is the best of LTE but still falls very short of the speed and responsiveness of true 5G. 5Ge really is just 4G LTE Advanced and the other carriers have it too.
5G deployment is moving fast and the list of cities with coverage is growing all the time. See if your U.S. city has coverage yet by Verizon, Sprint or AT&T.
In time 5G should be more efficient than LTE, but for now, switching between the old and new signals can use more power due to separate modems for both signal types. Big batteries in the early models make it less of an issue, however.
Wi-Fi is getting better all the time but for speed and reliability a cable still offers the best solution. Use a wired hub with your home network or a mesh router with a hub to make sure your smart home stays fast and reliable.
Use Alexa to control your Eero router with your voice. Add the skill with the Amazon Alexa app and enter the future of networking by telling your router what to do.
The TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is a fast mesh router that can create a strong mesh network from scratch or add on to an existing Deco mesh. The Deco M5 is a great value but it lags behind in overall speed and coverage.
Google Wifi aims to keep a network strong by connecting linking multiple mesh points. It works the same up and down as it does side to side and a mesh can keep your network strong from the attic to the basement.
A mesh network can grow with your needs. TP-Links Deco M9 Plus is one of best best with strong features and top speed. The Eero Pro looks great and works well but its overall specs feel outdated compared to the Deco M9 Plus.
Building a mesh network for your home Wi-Fi has never been easier with routers from companies like NETGEAR and Eero. The Eero Pro seeks to make mesh networks as easy and attractive as possible, and in many ways, succeeds.
These two tech giants want to make mesh Wi-Fi easier. Google Wifi provides a robust connection but is a simpler package. Samsung SmarthThings Wifi brings a SmartThings hub and faster mesh Wi-Fi in a smaller package.
TP-Link's Deco series provides a solid balance of speed and compact design. The Deco M5 stands out for its fast speeds and small hockey puck design. With MU-MIMO on board this router intends to keep up with anything you can throw at it.
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