Tyler Colp
Tyler Colp is a Former Freelance Writer for Windows Central. He's written about tech, games, and the culture around them across the internet. Ask him anything about Dark Souls or just follow him on Twitter.
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Face off It's hard to compare the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Both CPUs offer extremely fast performance, but if you had to choose, which should you buy?

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Versus It's tough to pick between the AMD Ryzen 5800X and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. Which one is the better CPU?

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The brand new Surface Pro 8s are out. eGPUs are a great way to inject more power into them, but will it let you connect one?

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If your Wi-Fi connection doesn't go far enough and you have an old router sitting around, you can change that. Here's how to extend your Wi-Fi with an old router.

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Sometimes there are certain devices you want to find and block on your router. Here's exactly how to get into the settings and do that.

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The TP-Link Archer GX90 boasts powerful gaming features on a Wi-Fi 6 router. Does it manage to reduce lag and bring fast speeds?

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Wi-Fi 6 routers are starting to become commonplace. Are they worth buying today?

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The differences between dual-band and tri-band routers can be subtle and confusing. Which one should you buy?

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Versus The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. the Intel Core i7-11700K is an incredibly close competition. Which one does just enough more than the other for you to consider buying?

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Custom firmware like OpenWrt and DD-WRT are great for routers, but the installation process can be confusing. Here's how to install custom firmware onto your router.

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It's important to keep a secure password for your Wi-Fi router. Here's exactly how to log in and change it.

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Whether you just bought a new Netgear router or already own one. Here's how to log in and tweak its settings.

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Everyone has a router but not everyone has a network switch. How do they work and why do you need one?

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Versus It's hard to choose between DD-WRT or OpenWrt for a custom router firmware. Which one has the best features and is the easiest to use?

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Versus Both the ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 and the TP-Link Deco X90 are solid Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers. What are the differences, and which is better?

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SFX power supplies look a lot smaller than your normal PSU. Will they fit into an ATX PC case?

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Versus The difference between ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards can be confusing but important. Here's how to decide between the two.

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Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E sound very similar, but there's a key difference to how they function. Which type of router should you buy?

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The Ryzen 7 5800X is a powerful 8-core CPU, but is it the best for gaming?

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The best gaming CPUs make the best games run without a hitch. Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X good for gaming?

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It's surprisingly easy to access your router's settings if you want to tweak things and potentially improve your Wi-Fi. Here's how to get into router and start tinkering.

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Your router's Wi-Fi signal depends a lot on a bunch of settings. Here are the ones you need to change to see faster speeds and better coverage.

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Mesh routing systems can be expensive, but adding an access point to your router won't always cut it. Is it worth it to go with mesh or add to your existing set up?
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