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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:
Dell confirms database hacked - hacker says 49 million customers hit
2024-05-13 05:53 EST by Daniela

Dell Technologies has sent notices to millions of customers warning that data including full names and physical addresses was stolen during a security incident.The US technology giant did not provide any details on the breach beyond a brief statement mentioning "an incident" involving a Dell portal, which contains a database with limited types of customer information.A brief notice sent to... »

Google releases emergency fix for new Chrome zero-day flaw
2024-05-10 19:41 EST by Daniela

Google on Thursday released security updates to address a zero-day flaw in Chrome that it said has been actively exploited in the wild.Tracked as CVE-2024-4671, the high-severity vulnerability has been described as a case of use-after-free in the Visuals component. It was reported by an anonymous researcher on May 7, 2024.Use-after-free bugs, which arise when a program references a memory... »

Disney+, Hulu and Max team up for streaming bundle package
2024-05-09 18:11 EST by Daniela

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery - ordinarily rivals for consumers' time and money - are teaming up for a triple-play bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max.The companies announced a new streaming bundle comprising Disney+, Hulu and Max will be available this summer in the U.S. There's no pricing info or specific launch date at this point. Disney and WBD said the bundle will be available for purchase... »

OpenAI is reportedly working on a search feature for ChatGPT
2024-05-08 18:57 EST by Daniela

OpenAI is reportedly enhancing ChatGPT with a new feature that enables the AI to perform web searches and cite sources, according to Bloomberg, positioning it as a direct competitor to Google's search engine and AI startups like Perplexity. This development could significantly change how users interact with ChatGPT by integrating more dynamic and referenced information directly from the... »

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
2024-05-07 17:56 EST by Daniela

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company, arguing that it vaguely paints it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment.Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which was part of a massive, $95 billion foreign... »


Dynalink DL-WME38 Mesh Wireless
AXE10200 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Whole Home Mesh System

Armed with Tri-band technology, Whole Home mesh WiFi 6E is designed to deliver a huge boost in coverage, speed, frequency bands and scalability. Get on Next-Gen WiFi 6E to enjoy the future network that loads faster and connects more.

WiFi 6E utilizes the capabilities of 6 GHz to enable high-bandwidth applications that require faster data throughput.

The router provides speed up to... »

Mercusys ME70X Wireless Range Extender
AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender

Expand coverage of your Existing Router. The two adjustable high-gain antennas extend WiFi signals to where your router WiFi cannot reach. This AX1800 Range Extender is backward compatible with previous WiFi generations (11b/g/n/a/ac) and will work with all your existing internet-connected devices.

ME70X is more than just a WiFi range extender. Connect your wired internet connection to the... »

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,... »

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... »

Netis NC21 Wireless Router
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

Equipped with Realtek 1GHz high performance SoC, the NC21 offers you simultaneous dual band connection with 867Mbps wireless speeds over 5GHz band and 300Mbps over 2.4GHz band.

NC21 works seamlessly with all 802.11a/b/g/n/ac devices. It supports MU-MIMO, Beamforming technology and has 4* 5dBi high gain antennas.

Multiple wireless modes are available: AP Router, AP, WISP, Client, Repeater.... »

Tenda RX12 Pro Wireless Router
AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

RX12 Pro is a Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 router designed for users who are looking for a performance experience. It supports Wi-Fi+ networking, which can easily solve the problem of Wi-Fi coverage for super-large houses.

RX12 Pro is armed with a 1.7GHz quad-core Broadcom CPU for faster Wi-Fi speeds (up to 2976Mbps) and a stable network.

4 high-performance signal enhancement modules and 5 external... »


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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