If you're reading about WiFi routers, chances are your WiFi at home isn't living up to your standards.

The first thing I'd recommend is to make sure you're using your own internet modem if possible, as the one provided by your internet service provider (ISP) might be the culprit for slower internet speeds than your paying for.

If that doesn't do the trick, maybe your WiFi router can't reach the parts of your home where you use WiFi. If you're suffering from poor WiFi signal, I'd sincerely recommend looking into the newer WiFi "systems" over buying a regular WiFi range extender.

Regular extenders generally don't work very well, as they often cut your internet speeds in half where you want to extend your WiFi. WiFi systems are also easier to use than regular extenders.

I had some time with Netgear's latest offering in the WiFi systems space, called the Orbi RBK40, and it's my new top recommendation if you're looking for a WiFi upgrade.

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