Replacing your wireless router: what’s really involved and what you gain

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With 802.11ac (Gigabit Wi-Fi) now mainstream, we are currently in the midst of a big wireless router replacement cycle. I’ve tested so many routers in the past year that I’ve lost count. Despite the potential payoff of a new router, many people are reluctant to make the upgrade. Routers can be intimidating, and once our Wi-Fi is working, it’s such an integral part of our homes now that we’re naturally reluctant to do anything that might rock the boat. After getting a taste of what the latest generation of 802.11ac routers can do, I finally made the jump myself, replacing my own aging router. And to help you understand everything that’s involved, I chronicled every step of the process. Hopefully this account of one person’s Wi-Fi router upgrade will help to demystify the process and show why it’s worth doing.

Multiple monitors on the cheap: how to use your tablet for...

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 Looking for a way to add a second display to your PC without blowing your budget? If you have a tablet you can use it to get the second screen advantage while saving space and money.

What you should buy before having a baby

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Having a new baby and expanding your family is an exciting time, and being prepared for the duration of your pregnancy will help your transition into bringing a baby home. Read on for some things you can do to prepare yourself before you have a baby.

Best BBQ side dishes: this week on Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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 I’m so excited that it’s finally BBQ season, and I’ve got some amazing BBQ sides that are going to make you want to whip out your grill and invite over a few friends.

How to make the most out of a small laundry space

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Not all of us can have a big, lavish laundry room. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to get the most out of a smaller laundry space.

How to stay fit on a budget

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There are some great pieces of fitness equipment and accessories to help you stay fit on a budget and keep working toward your fitness goals.

How to Cut Your Cable Like a Pro

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  You don’t have to be a pro to get rid of your cable subscription—all you have to do is call your cable provider. But what you need to figure out is how will I get great entertainment to watch. The good news is that there are more options every day for finding excellent content. But quitting your cable subscription cold-turkey can be pretty intimidating, especially if you tend to watch a fair bit of cable. I am going to try to make it easier.

Recipe: this week try some vegan Persian food

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As a child, I was confused when someone of Persian descent claimed to be a vegetarian. It just didn’t make sense to me. Growing up, we survived on BBQed kebobs, from grilled bite-sized steak (barg), to ground meat (kobedeh), to saffron-marinated chicken (joojeh). What else would Persian people eat? So when Best Buy approached me to write a piece on Vegan Persian dishes, I immediately said it was impossible. After all, the cuisine is pretty meat focused. But my Mama Pej knocked some sense into me by asking, “This entire time, you never noticed the vegetarian options at our parties?” I had to admit they existed. But could these dishes be veganized? They sure can. Here are some Persian vegan recipes.  

Introduction to Recording Acoustic Guitar

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Recording acoustic guitar requires a few considerations. This guide will help you make sure you got your bases covered and achieve the best results possible.

All about your laptop’s CPU

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Looking for a new laptop? One of the most important components you should be considering when searching for a portable PC is also one of the most confusing: the CPU. What’s the difference between a Celeron, a Core i7 or an AMD A-Series processor? For that matter, what’s the difference between a 5th generation Intel Core CPU and 6th generation version? In this post, I’ll explain the importance of a laptop’s CPU, the key differences between CPU options and how much CPU horsepower you’re likely to need for common tasks.