hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network
Bluetooth proxies are the most magical, simple tech to deploy in your smart home: Extend Bluetooth range, boost battery life, and unlock local control in your ...
xda-developers.com/bluetooth-proxies-are-simple-tech-to-deploy-in-smart-home/
Your M.2 slot does more than SSDs, but nobody talks about the boring cards that prove it
xda-developers.com/m2-slot-more-than-ssd-nobody-talks-about-boring-cards/
Google Fi just made wireless dirt cheap at $9/month: And the catch is smaller than you'd think
androidpolice.com/you-can-now-get-a-google-fi-plan-for-9month/
I plugged a network card into my M.2 slot, and it's the most boring upgrade I love
xda-developers.com/plugged-network-card-intom2-slot-and-the-most-boring-upgrade-i-love/
I finally found why my PC was waking from sleep for seemingly no reason: Third-party apps and Windows itself can turn your PC on
xda-developers.com/i-found-why-my-pc-waking-from-sleep-for-no-reason/
Your M.2 slot does more than SSDs, but nobody talks about the boring cards that prove it
xda-developers.com/m2-slot-more-than-ssd-nobody-talks-about-boring-cards/
Android Auto: Version 18.0 hints at new "Cielo" design: Google has begun rolling out Android Auto 18.0; the version is currently being rolled out as a beta to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-auto-version-18-0-deutet-auf-neues-design-cielo-hin/
I let my router choose my Wi-Fi band for a week, and my laptop lost 80% of its speed
xda-developers.com/band-steering-laptop-wifi-test/
A $5 ESP32 fixed every Bluetooth range problem in my Home Assistant setup: Dead zones ended once I moved the proxy
xda-developers.com/esp32-fixed-every-bluetooth-range-problem-in-home-assistant-setup/
I stopped paying extra for motherboards with Wi-Fi built in, and a $30 PCIe card does it better
xda-developers.com/stop-paying-extra-motherboard-wi-fi-pcie-card-better/
I tweaked my Android Auto connection settings, turning a glitchy $30 wireless adapter into a seamless dashboard hub
androidpolice.com/i-tweaked-android-auto-connection-turning-glitchy-ottocast-wireless-adapter-seamless-hub/
Android Auto & Android Automotive OS: Official Launch for Games: After a lengthy beta phase and announcement, the time has come: Games are now available on the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-auto-android-automotive-os-offizieller-startschuss-fuer-spiele/
Google Fi just made wireless dirt cheap at $9/month: And the catch is smaller than you'd think
androidpolice.com/you-can-now-get-a-google-fi-plan-for-9month/
I tweaked my Android Auto connection settings, turning a glitchy $30 wireless adapter into a seamless dashboard hub
androidpolice.com/i-tweaked-android-auto-connection-turning-glitchy-ottocast-wireless-adapter-seamless-hub/
I changed these 5 Windows settings, and my Wi-Fi immediately became faster: The unoptimized Windows defaults keep stealing Wi-Fi performance
xda-developers.com/windows-11-settings-i-change-speed-up-wi-fi/
The unused USB ports on your Home Assistant server can do more than you think: You just beed to know what to plug in
xda-developers.com/your-home-assistants-unused-usb-ports-can-do-more-than-you-think/
The Steam Frame is ready for pre-order, and it costs a pretty penny: Get your wallet ready.
xda-developers.com/the-steam-frame-is-ready-for-pre-order-and-it-costs-a-pretty-penny/
I used to envy cars with Android Auto — until I found this $20 workaround: My 2008 car doesn't have Android Auto or even Bluetooth. Here's how a $20 gadget ...
androidauthority.com/old-car-no-bluetooth-android-auto-20-dollar-fix-3707667/
I changed these 5 Windows settings, and my Wi-Fi immediately became faster: The unoptimized Windows defaults keep stealing Wi-Fi performance
xda-developers.com/windows-11-settings-i-change-speed-up-wi-fi/
5 useful ESP32 projects that work perfectly without the internet: These projects can stay completely offline while delivering the goods
xda-developers.com/useful-esp32-projects-that-dont-need-internet/
I built a travel router that actually defeats hotel Wi-Fi login pages — here's how
xda-developers.com/built-travel-router-that-defeats-hotel-wi-fi-login-pages/
Your Ethernet cable is the reason your connection is slow, not your PC: Yes, even if it's a Cat5e cable.
xda-developers.com/ethernet-cable-is-the-reason-your-connection-is-slow-not-your-pc/
10 GbE finally stopped being an enterprise-only luxury, and a single PCIe card is all it takes to prove it
xda-developers.com/10gbe-finally-stopped-being-an-enterprise-only-luxury/
10 GbE finally stopped being an enterprise-only luxury, and a single PCIe card is all it takes to prove it
xda-developers.com/10gbe-finally-stopped-being-an-enterprise-only-luxury/
I changed these 5 Windows settings, and my Wi-Fi immediately became faster: The unoptimized Windows defaults keep stealing Wi-Fi performance
xda-developers.com/windows-11-settings-i-change-speed-up-wi-fi/
New Atlas Aug 26
Ordinary Wi-Fi can identify people with nearly 100% accuracy: New research shows Wi-Fi can identify people with near perfect accuracy by analyzing how bodies ...
newatlas.com/technology/wi-fi-identify-individuals/
I upgraded my NAS to 10 Gigabit and immediately discovered the bottleneck nobody warns you about
xda-developers.com/upgraded-my-nas-10-gigabit-discovered-bottleneck-nobody-warns-you-about/
Your Ethernet cable is the reason your connection is slow, not your PC: Yes, even if it's a Cat5e cable.
xda-developers.com/ethernet-cable-is-the-reason-your-connection-is-slow-not-your-pc/
Windows can turn your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot, but it buries the setting where nobody looks
xda-developers.com/windows-turn-pc-into-wifi-hotspot-but-buries-the-setting/
I ditched wired Android Auto after the cable wouldn't stay connected; here's why wireless wins
androidpolice.com/i-cant-understand-why-people-love-wired-android-auto/
Valve's Steam Frame could launch any day now, and it might cost $1,200: An X account covering Valve hardware recently shared several leaked videos showing the ...
techspot.com/news/113552-valve-steam-frame-could-launch-any-day-now.html
I changed these 5 Windows settings, and my Wi-Fi immediately became faster: The unoptimized Windows defaults keep stealing Wi-Fi performance
xda-developers.com/windows-11-settings-i-change-speed-up-wi-fi/
I ditched wired Android Auto after the cable wouldn't stay connected; here's why wireless wins
androidpolice.com/i-cant-understand-why-people-love-wired-android-auto/
Your Wi-Fi gets slower when you add more access points, but here's what actually works
xda-developers.com/i-added-more-access-points-to-fix-my-wi-fi-and-made-it-measurably-worse/
Your Ethernet cable is the reason your connection is slow, not your PC: Yes, even if it's a Cat5e cable.
xda-developers.com/ethernet-cable-is-the-reason-your-connection-is-slow-not-your-pc/
I upgraded my NAS to 10 Gigabit and immediately discovered the bottleneck nobody warns you about
xda-developers.com/upgraded-my-nas-10-gigabit-discovered-bottleneck-nobody-warns-you-about/
I upgraded my NAS to 10 Gigabit and immediately discovered the bottleneck nobody warns you about
xda-developers.com/upgraded-my-nas-10-gigabit-discovered-bottleneck-nobody-warns-you-about/
kitguru.net Aug 12
New SteamOS update improves Steam Frame support ahead of launch: Valve’s long‑awaited Steam Frame VR headset appears to be getting closer to launch ...
kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/new-steamos-update-improves-steam-frame-support-ahead-of-launch/
How To Connect Bluetooth Headphones To Your PS5: The PS5 may not support Bluetooth audio directly, but there are workarounds.
engadget.com/2230993/how-to-connect-bluetooth-headphones-to-ps5/
Discord Aug 04
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset reportedly set to cost you over $1,000: The new wireless, standalone VR headset from Valve could carry a four-figure price tag ...
pcgamesn.com/valve/steam-frame-price
These 7 smart home jobs don't need a Raspberry Pi — an ESP32 does them for $5: Replacing a full computer with sensors everywhere.
xda-developers.com/these-smart-home-jobs-dont-need-a-raspberry-pi-an-esp32-does-them/
Changing this one setting solved all of my Windows 11 Bluetooth issues: I was almost convinced my Bluetooth adapter was failing.
xda-developers.com/changing-one-setting-solved-windows-11-bluetooth-issues/
Cult of Mac Jul 13
Tap to Pay on iPhone finally replaces clunky card reader at Apple Stores: Apple is arming more retail staff with iPhone 16 to expand Tap to Pay on iPhone ...
cultofmac.com/news/apple-store-tap-to-pay-iphone
Gizchina Jul 13
Apple Is Finally Retiring the Clunky Add-On Its Store Staff Have Carried for Years
gizchina.com/apple/apple-is-finally-retiring-the-clunky-add-on-its-store-staff-have-carried-for-years
These 7 smart home jobs don't need a Raspberry Pi — an ESP32 does them for $5: Replacing a full computer with sensors everywhere.
xda-developers.com/these-smart-home-jobs-dont-need-a-raspberry-pi-an-esp32-does-them/
No More Dead Zones: The Definitive Guide to Fixing Weak Wi-Fi for Good: Check out these quick tips to boost your wireless signal from your router ...
pcmag.com/how-to/no-more-dead-zones-your-guide-to-fixing-weak-wifi-for-good
Your "ultra-fast" Wi-Fi 7 card is probably running over an unshielded PCIe lane, and it shows
xda-developers.com/ultra-fast-wi-fi-7-card-probably-running-over-unshielded-pcie-lane/
I added a second network port to my home server, and it fixed more than transfer speeds
xda-developers.com/second-network-port-home-server-improved-more-than-speeds/
5 Android Auto settings that make a wireless dongle experience truly seamless: Eliminate subtle friction points for true wireless convenience
xda-developers.com/android-auto-settings-make-wireless-dongle-experience-truly-seamless/
Your router's auto channel selection is quietly tanking your Wi-Fi performance: This doesn't work how you expect it would
xda-developers.com/your-routers-auto-channel-selection-is-quietly-tanking-your-wi-fi-performance/
Logitech’s awesome MX Master 3S mouse drops to under $100: The Logitech MX Master 3S mouse has wireless connectivity, six buttons, and two scroll wheels.
theverge.com/gadgets/948204/logitech-mx-master-3s-mouse-sale-deal
blog.flipper.net May 21
Flipper One — we need your help: We're finally ready to talk about Flipper One — a project we've been grinding on for years and have rebuilt from ...
blog.flipper.net/flipper-one-we-need-your-help/
Researchers identify people through ordinary Wi-Fi routers with 99.5% accuracy — technique works with standard Wi-Fi routers
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/researchers-identify-people-through-ordinary-wi-fi-routers-with-99-percent-accuracy
4 Android Auto tweaks that transformed my car's infotainment system: You'll notice these changes if they're reversed after the fact
xda-developers.com/simple-android-auto-tweaks-eliminated-friction-i-didnt-know-i-had/
With 40 SSDs: Kioxia and Dell fit 9.8 petabytes into two rack units - | Golem.de: Many SSDs, many network cards: Dell's PowerEdge system, with Kioxia's ...
golem.de/news/mit-40-ssds-kioxia-und-dell-bringen-9-8-petabyte-auf-zwei-he-unter-2605-208771.html
TP-Link Archer BE770 Wi-Fi 7 router review: Prioritizing wireless performance over wired connectivity
tomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-archer-be770-wi-fi-7-router-review
New Cisco DoS flaw requires manual reboot to revive devices: Cisco patched a Crosswork Network Controller and Network Services Orchestrator denial-of-service ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cisco-dos-flaw-requires-manual-reboot-to-revive-devices/
Windows: Intel Confirms Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Troubles - | New Driver Helps: Connection drops or stuttering sound are commonplace for many Windows users ...
winfuture.de/news,158415.html
Valve opens Steam Controller sales next week — what to know ahead of ordering: Valve starts sales of its new Steam Controller on May 4, but there are some ...
androidauthority.com/valve-steam-controller-3661248/
A fix for the Pixel’s Bluetooth adapter volume bug may not arrive as soon as you hoped
androidauthority.com/pixel-bluetooth-device-type-bug-fix-3659995/
4 networking roadblocks I've faced over the years, and how I fixed each of them: Sometimes, small fixes can solve huge connectivity problems
xda-developers.com/how-i-fixed-each-of-my-networking-roadblocks/
WindowsCentral Apr 17
Sniffnet is my new go-to app for network monitoring — Free, open-source, and taking on GlassWire and Wireshark
windowscentral.com/software-apps/sniffnet-network-monitor-app
Your weirdest Ethernet issues may have nothing to do with your router, cable, or Windows
xda-developers.com/your-ethernet-issues-nothing-to-do-with-router-cable-windows/
This Tiny Device Will Be Your Best Friend If You Hate Airplane Headphones: Airplane headphones are annoying. Ditch them for good with this affordable ...
huffpost.com/entry/avantree-relay-airplane-bluetooth-adapter-ud_l_69dbf1fae4b00247ba9bbbdf
Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash: The network card that stores and transmits crash data to Tesla's servers was physically ...
electrek.co/2026/04/13/tesla-norway-crash-evidence-stolen-network-card-missing/
Your motherboard has a 1GbE port, and adding a $15 2.5GbE PCIe card changes everything about your network
xda-developers.com/motherboard-has-1gbe-port-adding-25gbe-pcie-card-changes-everything/
Intel's new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers improve connectivity, removes driver for one card
neowin.net/news/intels-new-wi-fi-and-bluetooth-drivers-improve-connectivity-removes-driver-for-one-card/
8BitDo Revives The N64 Controller With A Wireless Twist And It Works On The OG Console
hothardware.com/news/8bitdo-revives-the-n64-controller-with-a-wireless-twist-and-it-works-on-the-og-console
This DIY project may be the best use yet for old Stadia controllers: Breathe some new life into your old Stadia gamepads and play some modern games with your ...
androidauthority.com/stadia-usb-adapter-3650163/
Has Gen Z forgotten how to party?🎶 Come and find out! At the Long Night of Museums on March 21st, we'll show you how Stuttgart collectives are reinventing ... Show more
Best Products Feb 27
The 6 Best Bluetooth Headphone Adapters That Make Any Device Wireless: A Bluetooth headphone adapter is an easy solution for bringing some life into your older ...
bestproducts.com/tech/electronics/g25850070/bluetooth-headphone-adapter-reviews/
Cult of Mac Feb 24
Cut the cable from your CarPlay life with this tiny wireless adapter: Plug in this Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter and your phone wirelessly connects ...
cultofmac.com/deals/mini-wireless-carplay-android-auto-adapter
Tamron’s new dongle lets you wirelessly control your lens from your phone: Your smartphone becomes a camera assistant with Tamron’s new Bluetooth dongle that can ...
theverge.com/tech/881943/tamron-link-usb-dongle-bluetooth-adapter-camera-lens-remote
VideoCardz Feb 15
NVIDIA rolls out DGX Spark software update with up to 18W NIC idle power cut: NVIDIA DGX Spark update adds ConnectX-7 hot-plug power savings and Bluetooth audio ...
videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-rolls-out-dgx-spark-software-update-with-up-to-18w-nic-idle-power-cut
I ran my home server on Wi-Fi for a year, and learned when Ethernet actually matters
xda-developers.com/ran-home-server-on-wifi-learned-when-ethernet-matters/
Motorola's rumored MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter features a key upgrade: The only "official" wireless Android Adapter will reportedly feature a detachable ...
xda-developers.com/motorola-rumored-ma2-wireless-android-auto-adapter-features-key-upgrade/
Buying the best controller for PC: Recommendations and background information: Do you enjoy playing action titles, simcades, fun racers, or retro games on your ...
pcgameshardware.de/Gamepads-Hardware-255540/Specials/Test-fuer-PC-PS5-Controller-kaufen-1494017/
Those empty PCIe slots in your server aren't useless, here's 4 things you can fill them with
xda-developers.com/those-empty-pcie-slots-in-your-server-arent-useless/
The gadget making long flights bearable: Pocket-sized Bluetooth adapter lets your wireless headphones work even at 35,000 feet
financialexpress.com/life/technology/the-gadget-making-long-flights-bearable/4126010/
