Can't connect your PC via Rakuten Mobile tethering? 6 steps to check on Android

This is Sakabe from Rakuten.You turned on smartphone tethering, but your PC won't connect to the internet. When you're in a ...

Why you might not want to join two Ethernet cables (and what you should do instead)

Joining two Ethernet cables together with a coupler is rare, but when your cords are suddenly too short, there are better options to extend your network.

This little-known eSIM trick lets you finally share your data connection

How Data eSIMs Make Travel Connectivity Simple Data eSIMs have quickly become a go-to option for staying online while ...

This quick test will tell you if your home Wi-Fi is to blame for laggy internet

You deserve the speed you’re paying for—and OpenSpeedTest will help make sure you’re actually getting it in a way most ...

Wi-Fi extender vs. powerline adapter: The best internet dead zone fix for your home

Both solutions promise to eliminate your Internet dead zones, but they work differently. Here's how to tell which one suits ...

How to check your Ethernet cable's speed

Learn how to check what speeds your Ethernet cable is running at, and what might be going wrong if this is lower than you ...

What I used to check before suspecting the PC when 'the internet won't connect after thunder'

Back when I was doing on-site PC setup and troubleshooting, I often went to customers' homes after receiving calls saying, “My PC is acting up.” However, when I actually checked, it was quite common ...
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Tailscale exit nodes take my home internet with me when I travel

A tool waiting for a use case.

PlaneSense to equip entire fleet of PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 Jets with Gogo Galileo connectivity

Photo caption: Fractional ownership company PlaneSense is equipping its entire fleet of Pilatus PC-12s and PC-24s with Gogo ...
TwistedSifter

He Diagnosed a Dead Internet Connection—Only to Find the DSL Wall Socket Dangling by a Wire While the Customer Demanded a “Software Reset Button”

Explore the humorous side of the workplace with this internet troubleshooting tale that reveals unexpected customer setups.
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I put all of Wikipedia on my home server, and it still answers when the internet is down

We live in an age where getting any kind of information can be done in a few minutes with a simple internet search. But ...
Twisted Voxel

Metro 2039 Won’t Fit on a Single Disc, Requires Internet to Unlock

Metro 2039 requires an internet connection for its initial download, as the game doesn't fit on one disc, though further online access isn't required.