Tag: computing

The NBN speed upgrades launched one year ago — here’s how they’ve changed the face of Australian broadband

Some celebrations are in order today, as it’s been one year since NBN Co rolled out its ‘Accelerate Great’ program, giving Australia’s internet a much-needed boost and providing some excellent new entries in my guide to the best NBN plans. On September 14, 2025, millions of Australians connected to the…

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At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds?

Running an Ethernet cable can provide faster speeds than Wi-Fi in many cases, but the length and type of cable make a difference. Source

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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #1694)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday,…

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #925)

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers…

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Expert finds this £3 Temu Wi-Fi extender is full of security issues, and definitely not the bargain you’d hoped for

A £3 Wi-Fi extender carried hidden administrator access beyond ordinary user controls Every device running the firmware shared the same concealed administrator password Changing the visible administrator password could not disable the secret account A £3 Wi-Fi extender bought through Temu has exposed security problems that challenge the idea of…

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Why do routers have so many antennas?

It seems like routers keep growing more antennas each year. Is this a marketing gimmick, or is there a good reason? Source

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