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We’ve researched nearly 100 cable modems over the past five years. Here’s what we recommend if you want to stop paying your ISP a modem rental fee.

If you have rooms where 4K streams don’t work or browsing is too slow, you might solve the problem with a Wi-Fi extender—without replacing your whole network.

If a normal router can’t provide reliable wireless access to every corner of your home, mesh systems should help you stream and watch TikTok without a hitch.

We’ve tested the latest Wi-Fi routers to find the best ones—from budget options to top of the line—to make your wireless network faster and more responsive.

We tested six new NAS devices and found that the Synology DS220+ is the best for most home users thanks to its performance, versatile software, and good price.

We tested top desktop and portable hard drives to find the best drives for backing up your computer or expanding your storage.

A handy, compact, quality multi-tool will make everyday tasks so much easier.

A great portable SSD is much smaller and more durable than a hard drive and will generally transfer files much faster.

Here are all of our tips and advice for free ways to improve your Wi-Fi, and what to consider if those fail.

When Wi-Fi just isn’t practical for your midsize home, powerline networking may be your best solution. These are the options we recommend.