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(SMBs). It features four tiers that target different work needs, such as collaboration and PDF editing. However, Dropbox ...

Fun fact: Chorus has a spare, unused 768-fibre cable - about 5 cm across - going from Waiheke to Auckland in case the Waiheke ...

Sonos' fourth-gen subwoofer brings a new internal design and external finish – it's not a big upgrade, but it is the boss of ...

In any case, I've also noticed a bit of a speed bump since getting rid ... Most of the time they were wanting to put the fiber directly to the router instead of using Ethernet to the ONT.

Most folks are familiar with the concept that it’s maybe best to not know “how the sausage is made,” which applies to actual sausages as well as most jobs. After all, anyone who has worked knows that ...

The Google TV Streamer is a great device, combining speed, an excellent UI and useful smart home control, though a couple of missing features keep it from perfection.

On the other hand, streaming-- which is a form of downloading, even though you aren’t saving a file -- begged for a bit more bandwidth ... iPhone is the second most data-consuming device. Straight ...

Solid wood is a little easier to machine and more forgiving when sanding and finishing, however, it will cost quite a bit ...

And there's no better tool than 1Password for keeping those good, strong passwords straight. The app can store many bits of information ... in case fiddling with router port forwarding is ...

Accurate rabbet joints can be cut using a router with a bit designed for this purpose. Begin installation by using your level to create a straight line along the wall to place your first board.

Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.