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2 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Joel Santo Domingo
If your router is more than a couple of years old and struggling to give you fast speeds or dropping connections altogether more often than not, a new router or a mesh-networking kit will improve your Wi-Fi’s range, stability, and speed all over your home.
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1 month ago | 
ktla.com | Rich DeMuro |Joel Santo Domingo
You see my segments on TV, but did you know I also host a national radio show called Rich On Tech? Each week, I share helpful tech news, tips, and answer your questions on radio stations across the country — from KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles to 710 WOR in New York City. I also interview experts. This week, Matt Swider from The Shortcut joined me to talk about his hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch 2. “The thing I love about it is the screen… its a lot bigger,” said Swider.
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2 months ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Joel Santo Domingo
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsOur networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan.
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2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Joel Santo Domingo
The Wirecutter Show Episode 29: Why Is Your Internet So Bad? Listen and follow The Wirecutter Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platforms Our networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan. Guest: Senior staff writer Joel …
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
nytimes.com | Joel Santo Domingo
Wi-Fi is one of those always-on services you don’t think about until you’re experiencing frustrating dropouts or other issues. As Wirecutter’s resident router expert and a former IT technician, I’ve seen every networking malfunction you can imagine. And sometimes even I run into connectivity hiccups while working from home.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
nytimes.com | Joel Santo Domingo
Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterBy Joel Santo DomingoJoel Santo Domingo is a writer focused on networking and storage. He’s tested over 250 mesh networks, routers, and modems. Most Wi-Fi routers are, frankly, hideous. So you might feel compelled to hide your router from public view, especially if you have one that looks like an upside-down arachnid. But materials like brick and metal can block Wi-Fi signals, defeating the reason you got a router in the first place.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Joel Santo Domingo
In-flight Wi-Fi that doesn’t work, the spotty conference-center connection, an off-the-grid Airbnb rental (which sounded ideal when you booked it): Accessing reliable, fast Wi-Fi while you’re traveling can feel like a real nightmare, especially when you have to take a Zoom call on the road, or when you’d rather stream a movie than be stuck watching whatever is available on demand in a hotel. One simple solution is to use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, but that won’t work for everyone.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Joel Santo Domingo
The next generation of Wi-Fi is officially here, and it promises the fastest wireless networking, period. Our testing of Wi-Fi 7 routers in perfect conditions backs that claim up. But investing in Wi-Fi 7 gear is a lot more complicated than it may seem, as those speedy connections, blazing though they may be, aren’t the only factor. The truth is that Wi-Fi 7 really doesn’t matter for most people who own phones, laptops, and smart devices in early 2024.
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May 20, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Joel Santo Domingo
I rarely leave home without the Leatherman Free T4. It comes with me practically everywhere I go, along with my keys, phone, and wallet. This trusty multi-tool is always at the ready for any quick task like opening a package, tightening a loose screw, or using the tweezers to extract a gnarly splinter from a child’s foot. I use it multiple times a day without thinking about it and miss it dearly when I don’t have it on me.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
wrctr.co | Joel Santo Domingo
If you’re happy with your Wi-Fi, you don’t need a new router—it’s as simple as that. If you’re having problems with range, speed, or reliability, though, and your router is more than a couple of years old, it might be time for an upgrade. An older router that doesn’t support Wi-Fi 5 (also known as 802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and drops connections constantly, needs frequent reboots, or is slow even when you’re just in the next room can hold you back significantly.
