Tech Tips & How-Tos

December 27, 2020


Tech review: The best router based on the size of your home Your router is one of the most important devices in your home. The reason: It's how all your other gadgets get online! But a slow and unsecured router can create more problems than it solves, which is why you should choose carefully when buying a new one. It's not as simple as shopping based solely on price. Don't worry — we're here to help. Tap or click here for our buying guide to the best routers out there. →	Smart trick to find a ton of Christmas movies on Netflix Have you ever wanted to watch something — only to realize it's not available on Netflix or the other streaming services you already pay for? Here's a secret to tip-toeing around international borders. Use a VPN and you can open up entire content libraries of movies and TV shows. Get started just in time for the holidays! Tap or click for the best way to stream movies and TV from anywhere in the world. →

Tech review: The best router based on the size of your home

Your router is one of the most important devices in your home. The reason: It's how all your other gadgets get online! But a slow and unsecured router can create more problems than it solves, which is why you should choose carefully when buying a new one. It's not as simple as shopping based solely on price. Don't worry — we're here to help.

Tap or click here for our buying guide to the best routers out there. →

Smart trick to find a ton of Christmas movies on Netflix

Have you ever wanted to watch something — only to realize it's not available on Netflix or the other streaming services you already pay for? Here's a secret to tip-toeing around international borders. Use a VPN and you can open up entire content libraries of movies and TV shows. Get started just in time for the holidays!

Tap or click for the best way to stream movies and TV from anywhere in the world. →

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