Recent content by armondjenkins

I am pretty sure this is the one that I have: https://www.amazon.com/Model-Passport-Portable-External-Backup/dp/B00E83X9P8?th=1 If transfer speed doesn't differentiate, then what do you think accounts for why I only experience extreme slowness on jpg or JSON files only?

My external HDD is a WD Model 0214B. It says it is USB 3.0 compatible...but it's looking like transfer speeds are VERY slow when I try to transfer JSON & JPG files from a zipped file to my external HDD. When I tried to extract the JSON and JPG files from my zipped files into a destination...

I'm set to connect my Edgerouter X, Netgear switch, and my AP and I need some patch cables. I went on Monoprice and was unaware of the various types. I am seeing SlimRun, Fullboot, Flexboot, Zeroboot, Crossover, and Plenum. I don't know if gauge matters or not, but does a type matter...

As someone not versed in networking, this has been a frustrating, but informative path. Many have suggested an Edgerouter X with two Unifi AP Lites. I can't do that because I'm neither technically inclined to run cable myself (and my wife is adverse to doing that also), nor in position to pay...

Mips42 - is there a preferred USB WiFi adapter I sh consider for my PC?

My TV doesn't have WiFi built into it and my PC doesn't have WiFi built into it either. I intend to connect one of them to the either but the other will need some sort of adapter to connect. Can someone recommend a reliable one for me? Also, would I be better served putting the adapter on one...

Help on router placement I've read that mounting or placing a router in a ceiling or up high is ideal to optimize your signal. I've also read that it might be a good idea to place it on your high level if you have one (I have a two story home) My cable feed on the main level is in the house's...