white indihome router with the USB, TEL, and LAN ports visible - Fia Nuralifia/Shutterstock Most modern routers come with one (or more) built-in USB ports. These are often overlooked, since devices ...

Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.

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One of the most underrated (and often overlooked) features of modern routers is the USB port, but it's not just a design quirk. That little slot can unlock a surprising range of possibilities. Gone ...

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

Create a NAS on the cheap.

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...