modems
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Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router
Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and “router” are often thrown around, sometimes interchangeably, even though they’re very different devices. Before you go out and buy what you need to connect your devices to the web, you’ll…
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iiNet’s BoB Successor Due Later This Year
It doesn’t have a final name yet, but iiNet is planning to replace its well-regarded BoB modem/router with a new NBN-friendly design later this year. iiNet is also looking into introducing ZigBee-based home automation services.
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eBay Dumping Specific Phone And Game Categories (But Don’t Panic)
Latest odd change from the world of eBay: from August 22, it will be cutting back on its categories to “make it easier for international buyers to find items”. The three big areas where this might potentially impact Lifehacker readers are in mobile phones, modems and games. However, while the changes appear to offer less…