Eric Geier
Contributing Writer
Eric Geier is a freelance tech writer. He’s also the founder of NoWiresSecurity, which provides a cloud-based Wi-Fi security service, and Wi-Fi Surveyors, which provides RF site surveying.
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How to rescue your PC from ransomware
Ransomware is a serious headache. Don't negotiate with e-terrorists. Be a hero and rescue your hostage PC.
Review: Manage desktops remotely with these 5 tools
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) can be a great way to keep tabs on workstations, servers, and other IT infrastructure and also automate some maintenance and remediation tasks. This can help save time and resources in the IT...
How to identify and resolve double-NAT problems
We’ll show you how to eliminate this conflict between your router and your broadband gateway.
7 Wi-Fi vulnerabilities beyond weak passwords
Using strong encryption and passwords is only the first step in protecting your wireless network. Make sure you’re not exposed in these other ways.
Four lesser-known Wi-Fi security threats and how to defend against them
You’ve hardened your network against all the common weaknesses, now we’ll show you how to take your wireless security to the next level.
8 tech dangers every novice can avoid with these tips
Tech novices are easy targets for malware, phishing, and sleazy salespeople. Protect the novices you know with these tips to help them be smarter about buying and using their tech devices.
Windows 10 tips and tricks for Wi-Fi and networking
There have been many changes in Windows 10, especially since the first anniversary update last August, officially called version 1607. Here are some of the most important changes related to the Wi-Fi and networking aspects of Windows...
First Look: Wave 2 Wi-Fi access points show promise
We review five Wave 2 wireless access points, comparing prices and features, looking at usability and doing some performance testing. The products in this review are: Amped Wireless AC1300, ASUS EA-AC87, Cisco Aironet 1852i, Extreme...
REVIEW: Early Wave 2 Wi-Fi access points show promise
There’s a lot to like about Wave 2 802.11ac products, including theoretically faster speeds than Wave 1 products and cool new features, such as multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO.) In this review, we look at five Wave 2 wireless access points,...
Free and cheap ways to study for IT certifications
Use these tips for finding inexpensive study resources and getting hands-on experience.
Review: 5 open source alternatives for routers/firewalls
Open source software offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking. These open source products deliver simple routing and networking features, like DHCP and DNS. Plus, they are...
Open source routers deliver low cost, flexibility
We reviewed 5 open source software products that offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking.
New Wi-Fi features in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Microsoft quietly added several new Wi-Fi and networking features worth knowing about in its recent Windows 10 update.
9 things to check after installing wireless access points
Whether you’re upgrading equipment or building out a whole new Wi-Fi network, use this handy checklist to make sure everything’s shipshape before you let users connect.
15 free Modern Windows apps for IT pros
There are countless free app lists out there for traditional Windows applications and mobile OSs, but not as many for the newer Modern Windows apps. Most of these apps are still very basic in their functionality, but nevertheless...
13 things you need to know about MU-MIMO Wi-Fi
It's a big breakthrough in wireless connectivity, but don't let MU-MIMO's limitations catch you off-guard.
How to monitor, measure, and manage your broadband consumption
Dealing with a data cap? Tired of getting dinged for busting through it? Learn how to identify the hogs on your network and how to make sure your ISP is delivering everything you’re paying for.
Windows 10-based Wi-Fi analyzers: No frills, low cost
WiFi Tool, WiFi Commander stand out in test of five stumbler and surveying apps.
5 free/low-cost Wi-Fi analyzers for Windows 10
Now we’re reviewing apps, published as Universal Windows Platform apps on the Microsoft Store, that run on Windows 10 PCs, tablets and phones. The Wi-Fi features that developers can utilize in the Universal Windows Platform are still...
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