Category: Home Networking

Product Review: IOGEAR 4K Video Extender/Splitter

I’ve been frustrated and occasionally delighted (but mostly frustrated) by the little black boxes we use in the custom installation channel to send out HD video from a stack of gear in the main AV rack across the room (or house) to its intended destination while praying that the signal makes the journey in one […]

Common Amazon Alexa Problems & How To Solve Them

Those of us with smart home equipment can attest to the many glories of web-connected hardware. One of the most popular Internet-of-Things (IoT) families is Amazon’s Echo lineup. Comprising smart speakers, displays, and a host of other equipment, these products can act as smart hubs for the rest of your home’s IoT gear. But like […]

New Smart Home Automation

The planning and design phases are the ideal time to consider adding smart home functionality. When planning new home automation, it’s important to take your ultimate goals into account. After all, you’re designing a house that matches virtually anything you could ever want, including features that will make living easier, at the end, you know when […]

What Is Home Network Monitoring?

More and more, smart homes are becoming the standard as opposed to the exception. Homes decked out with smart cameras, doorbells, locks, voice assistants, lighting, and more! And the key to making sure all this technology runs smoothly is a lighting-fast home network. But underneath all of those connections, devices, and the internet is a […]

Remote System Monitoring Benefits

So what is remote system monitoring? While it sounds complicated and technical, the thought behind the service is quite simple. Remote monitoring is the practice of collecting, sharing, and analyzing data about an operating system in real-time. That information is shared with a third-party provider (like our Invision service), where it can be used to […]

Does RAM Impact Internet Speed?

Many people believe that having lots of RAM means faster downloads and quicker browsing online. But does RAM actually impact your internet speed? The short answer might be yes, but there is a lot more to understand when trying to get the most out of your network. For example, your browser of choice can have […]

Are you Technically Ready for Back to School?

The back-to-school season looks a little different these days! With several schools now offering virtual learning programs, parents might be investing in desks, laptops, and other supplies along with the usual notebooks and lunch boxes. The good news is you get to save some money on backpacks and school clothes! Here are just a few […]

Office Wi-Fi Problems: How to Troubleshoot

You could say we’ve become pretty reliant on Wi-Fi. The evolution of Wi-Fi has meant music, entertainment, productivity, and more are almost always within reach. We’re always connected…until we’re not. A loss of connection is disruptive to a daily routine, but most Wi-Fi issues are easy to fix! If you’re experiencing Wi-Fi problems in your […]

Hygge and Home Technology: 5 Benefits

Everyone wants a happy home but how exactly can you get one? Decor and lifestyle trends are an effective way to achieve peace of mind in your space. Hygge is a Danish living principle turned popular trend that emphasizes living in the moment and values contentment with one’s current state. According to the trend, coziness […]

Upgrade Your Wifi With The eero Pro 6E Mesh

I can’t resist new shiny objects. Even though the Wi-Fi 6 standard just debuted less than 24 months ago, that may as well have been a decade in tech years. The new eero WiFi Pro 6E mesh network is a great example of this new phenomenon of incremental, but nevertheless meaningful, upgrades well before the […]