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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:
CISA warns of actively exploited D-Link router vulnerabilities
2024-05-19 11:35 EST by Daniela

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added two security flaws impacting D-Link routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows:CVE-2014-100005 - A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability impacting D-Link DIR-600 routers that allows an attacker to change... »

X finally moves away from Twitter.com
2024-05-18 10:20 EST by Daniela

The social network formerly known as Twitter has officially adopted X.com for all its core systems. That means typing twitter.com in your browser will now redirect to Elon Musk's favored domain.Various elements of Twitter had already embraced the rebranding, and the company has been using X.com links since early April. But now the domain has flipped over entirely, marking the end of a tumultuous... »

Apple's new accessibility features let you control an iPhone or iPad with your eyes
2024-05-16 03:30 EST by Daniela

Apple is to enable eye tracking on the iPhone and iPad as part of a new range of accessibility tools aimed at helping those with physical disabilities to more easily use their devices. Using artificial intelligence, it will allow users to navigate their Apple device using just their eyes.The new feature is joined by a new Music Haptics tool, which uses the taptic engine in the iPhone - which... »

Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix
2024-05-15 15:47 EST by Daniela

Comcast will offer a new bundled streaming service where customers can watch content from Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix in one place, the company's chief executive said Tuesday.Comcast CEO Brian Roberts didn't specify a price for the bundle, which will be called StreamSaver, but said it will be "a vastly reduced" compared to other streaming services. StreamSaver will launch this month, Roberts... »

John Deere says solar storm compromised GPS tracking on tractors
2024-05-14 16:27 EST by Daniela

Farmers had to stop planting their crops over the weekend as the strongest solar storms since 2003 battered the GPS satellites used by self-driving tractors, according to 404 Media. And the issues struck just days ahead of a crucial date for planting corn, one of the US's biggest crops.For parts of the Midwest, planting corn after May 15th can lower crop yields, according to the University of... »


Hitron CODA6000 Cable Modem
DOCSIS 4.0 Cable Modem

Hitron's CODA6000 features Low Latency DOCSIS to minimize data transmission delay and ensures faster response times for online gaming, video conferencing, and VoIP services. Gain a competitive edge by offering the ultimate low-latency experience to your subscribers.

The CODA6000 modem's fanless design eliminates the need for a cooling fan. This design promotes longevity and reliability,... »

ALFA AX1800RM Mesh Wireless
802.11ax Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router

ALFA AX1800RM Dual Band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Mesh Router supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA technology for better coverage and throughput. This router supports one-key mesh, Beamforming and BSS coloring.

The maximum data transfer rate is up to 1800Mbps. The kit includes four external dual-band 5 dBi antennas.

The router has 3 x Gigabit LAN ports and Internet speeds up to 1Gbps.

AX1800RM provides... »

Vilo Vilo 6 Mesh Wireless
AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi System

With the power of Wi-Fi 6, Vilo 6 can reach ultra fast speeds all while handling more than 100 devices from every corner of your home.

The Vilo App allows you to easily control your Wi-Fi network from your phone.

Feel safe at home with Vilo 6's advanced WPA security.

Protect your kids from exposure to inappropriate content by blocking unwanted websites through Bark In-Home Parental... »

Cudy Tech MF4 Mobile Hotspot (3G/4G MiFi)
4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi

Cudy Tech MF4 uses the latest generation of 4G LTE technology to achieve speeds of up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. It supports FDD and TDD bands.

Create a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect up to 10 devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, and more.

Rechargeable 2000 mAh battery with up to 7 hours of operation to help you stay connected... »

AVM FRITZ!Repeater 6000 Wireless Range Extender
6000Mbps Wireless Repeater

With three radio units that can achieve a total data throughput of up to 6000 Mbit/s, the FRITZ!Repeater 6000 ensures stable connections and maximum bandwidth for all connected wireless devices. At the same time, the repeater increases Wi-Fi range and ensures perfect coverage throughout your home.

The FRITZ!Repeater 6000 operates on three Wi-Fi bands that are intelligently used in parallel. As... »

Aztech DSL5028EN DSL Wireless Router
ADSL2+ Wireless-N Router with USB Host

Completely designed for ADSL connectivity, the Aztech DSL5028EN series is capable of supporting both ADSL2 and ADSL2+ internet connections, allowing these devices to be a commendable companion for ADSL subscribers.

Exclusively designed for ADSL connectivity, the DSL5028EN series is comprised of two variants each capable of providing distinguished wireless speeds that would instantaneously fit... »


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 TCP/IP Tweaks
by Philip (48 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... »

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... »

Gaming Tweaks
by Philip (58 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... »

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)... »

Android TCP/IP Speed Tweaks
by Philip (1 comments)

Android tweaksTo change TCP/IP related settings in Android you need root access. The only exception are a couple of trivial changes that are available to non-rooted devices, namely dynamic vs static IP address, and changing the DNS server. Assuming you are working with an already rooted device, the settings are listed below:Android TCP/IP tweaks (root required)In order to change other TCP/IP stack settings, you need to edit the settings in /proc/sys/net/core/ , similar to what is explained in our Linux... »


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