Yet another Kickstarter project is aiming to disrupt the home router market.
SmallCloudBuilder's focus has been on Consumer Cloud. We have covered this beat for almost two years, reviewing, commenting and analyzing everything from cloud storage and backup in hybrid (hardware / software) and pure virtual forms to cloud based computer repair. And all the while maintaining the high editorial standards set in our sibling site, SmallNetBuilder.
While SCB has a strong dedicated audience, we've found that the audience growth rate has remained unchanged for some time. Some of this comes from consumer concerns about cloud security and some comes from the bandwidth battles that are starting to move consumers from an all-you-can-eat to a more traditional metered utility cost structure.
Another trend is the move by consumer networking product makers to incorporate cloud features into their products. These "hybrid cloud" products have been causing us to split coverage between SNB and SCB, forcing readers to ping-pong between the sites for the whole story... not a very reader-friendly approach.
The bottom line is that we have decided to suspend SmallCloudBuilder and move our existing and future cloud coverage into SmallNetBuilder in this new Cloud Section. So welcome, and enjoy!
SmallNetBuilder is giving away a Zyxel IPC-4605N CloudEnabled Network Camera.
D-Link's mydlink.com is mainly focused on easy remote access for its network cameras.
WD has added a cloud backup option to its Sentinel DX4000 NAS.
D-Link's
CES introductions pin their hopes on the Cloud.
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Trying to decide between a router and a Wi-Fi System? This experiment should help you choose wisely.
Updated: Here's a quick primer on Wi-Fi 6E.
Wi-Fi ping spikes aren't always caused by a poor connection. Your router settings could be to blame.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.
We reveal the secrets of why your devices don't always connect where you want them to and what you can do to fix it.