Buying Guide

Prime Day WiFi Router Deals: Best Picks and Next Sale Dates

Prime Big Deal Days ended October 7, 2026, but these WiFi 7 router and mesh picks from TP-Link, NETGEAR, ASUS, and eero are still the ones to watch. Here is which one fits your home size and internet plan, plus when the...

Oct 7, 202621 min read

Mesh Wi-Fi

Deco BE63 vs Orbi 770 (and Deco X55): Which Mesh WiFi System Fits a Large Home?

Deco BE63 vs Orbi 770 is closer than the price gap suggests. One spec table, three 3-packs, and a WiFi 6 alternative for homes that do not need WiFi 7 yet.

Sep 1, 202612 min read

Review

Is the NETGEAR Orbi 770 Series Worth It? Who Should Buy the 3-Pack, and Who Shouldn't

Orbi 770 Series 3-pack fit check: the homes and plans it suits, the ones it does not, and what the subscription and warranty fine print means.

Aug 29, 202610 min read

Review

Best DOCSIS 3.1 Modems (2026) for Xfinity, Spectrum & Cox

The best DOCSIS 3.1 modems of 2026, ranked by speed tier and ISP. See which modem fits your plan, which ones support faster uploads, which combos are worth it, and why 3.1 is still the right buy while retail DOCSIS 4.0 modems...

Aug 5, 202616 min read

Privacy

Baby Monitors Without WiFi: The No-Cloud, No-Subscription Guide

Yes, baby monitors that never touch the internet exist. The best non-WiFi and local-storage monitors with no cloud, no app, and no subscription.

Aug 2, 202610 min read

Setup

Do You Need a Modem for Fiber Internet? No — Here's What Replaces It

Fiber doesn't use a modem — an ONT replaces it. What each fiber ISP requires, when you can use your own router, and what to do with your old cable modem.

Jul 21, 20269 min read

Review

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000): The Privacy-First Router We Actually Run

An honest review of the GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) as a privacy and VPN router: 900Mbps WireGuard, AdGuard Home, VLANs, and the real tradeoffs.

Jun 30, 202610 min read

Review

Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6a vs Cat7 vs Cat8: Which Cable Do You Need?

Confused by Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8? Here is a plain-English guide to Ethernet cable categories, with speed and distance comparisons plus the best cables to buy for home internet, gaming, and 10 Gigabit networks.

Jun 15, 20267 min read

DOCSIS 3.1

Best Modem-Router Combos for Xfinity (2026) — Skip the Rental

Still renting your Xfinity gateway? Save $180+/year by owning your own modem-router combo. We compare the 5 best Xfinity-compatible options for 2026 — from the budget-friendly ARRIS G34 to the Wi-Fi 7 ARRIS G54 — with specs, pricing, and setup instructions.

Mar 25, 20266 min read