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How to update router firmware

A router runs round the clock and you hardly ever notice it whilst everything is working fine. But one day, the Wi-Fi starts to «lag», the speed drops, and restarting it only helps for an hour or two. The cause isn’t always down to the hardware or your data plan: sometimes the router simply needs an update to its internal software — the firmware. Here’s how to prepare for this and update the firmware in two ways: via the settings and manually. These instructions are universal, so they’ll work for most models.

31.10.2026

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Devices

Digital essentials for a blackout: a checklist for your computer and smartphone

You don’t go looking for a first-aid kit and a torch once the lights have gone out — they should be kept in a visible place in advance. It’s exactly the same with our digital lives: your bank card, documents, phone numbers and favourite TV series should be «to hand» before your connection goes down. We suggest putting together your own digital essentials for a power cut — a simple checklist for your smartphone and computer that will take just one evening and a bit of free storage space on your devices.

28.10.2026

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The router won’t work when plugged into a power bank: what’s the cause and how can I fix it?

The lights have gone out, you’ve got your power bank to hand, the cable’s plugged in — yet the router is either completely silent or switches on for a couple of seconds before immediately switching off again. It’s a familiar situation if you’ve ever tried to keep your home Internet running during a power cut, isn’t it? And it’s not that the router is faulty or the power bank is «rubbish» — it’s simply that the electricity supply doesn’t tolerate rough estimates, and there are usually several reasons why a direct connection doesn’t work.

27.08.2026

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Practical ways to hide wires in your apartment

A cable running from the router across the whole room, an extension lead under the TV, a tangle of cables under the computer desk — a familiar sight in almost every flat that wasn’t refurbished yesterday. It’s possible to hide cables without a major refurbishment involving cutting into the walls — all you need are a few simple tools and a bit of imagination. In the world of electrical engineering and technology, there’s even a specific term for this — cable management. Let’s take a look at why cable management is needed in a typical flat, which methods for concealing cables actually work, and which social media «life hacks» are best avoided.

30.07.2026

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Choosing a router for fibre-optic broadband: 7 factors that really matter

Fibre-optic broadband is like a wide, high-speed motorway. But if your router is an old «Zaporozhets», all that speed simply won’t reach your devices. Choosing the right router for fibre-optic broadband isn’t actually as difficult as it seems, if you know what to look for. Let’s look into this together.

29.06.2026

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How to check your laptop’s battery charge

It’s a familiar situation: you see «60%» on your laptop screen, yet the device switches off after just twenty minutes of use without being plugged in? The figure is there, but it doesn’t reflect the actual battery life. The reason is simple: the charge percentage and the actual condition of the battery are not the same thing. Here’s how to check your laptop’s battery charge and find out how much life is actually left in it.

24.06.2026

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Tackling digital clutter: simple ways to free up space on your computer

Just a few years ago, your computer was «lightning fast», but now it suddenly seems to «think» before every action: programmes open more slowly, updates won’t install, and so on? More often than not, the problem isn’t down to old hardware, but to the fact that your hard drive is gradually filling up without you realising it. We’ll explain what can take up a lot of space on your hard drive and how to quickly sort things out without any specialist knowledge or the help of a technician.

22.06.2026

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How to give an old laptop and smartphone a new lease of life

If you look around, you’re bound to find a box or shelf in every home where «a that» phone or laptop is sitting. It still works, but it’s slow. It’s no longer your main device, but it’s not rubbish either — it’s simply been put aside «for later». Here’s how to give your old devices a new lease of life and get real use out of them.

15.06.2026

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How to quickly transfer files from your phone to your laptop or another phone

It’s a familiar situation: you’ve got the document you need on your phone, but you need to open it on your computer? Or the other way round: you’ve downloaded something on your laptop but want to view it on your smartphone? Or perhaps you need to quickly send a photo to a friend who has a different type of phone? It might seem like a minor thing, but if you go about it the hard way, you could end up spending more time on the transfer than on the actual work. Here are the main ways to quickly transfer data between devices.

15.05.2026

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Why your router may be dangerous: default passwords and simple security rules

The router sits somewhere in the corner, blinking its lights and seemingly just doing its job. Most of us don't think about it: as long as there's Internet, everything is fine. But this inconspicuous device is the main «entrance door» to your home network. And if these doors are open, you may not even know it. We explain the risks and what you can do to protect your Wi-Fi space.

25.04.2026

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How to update router firmware

Digital essentials for a blackout: a checklist for your computer and smartphone

The router won’t work when plugged into a power bank: what’s the cause and how can I fix it?

Practical ways to hide wires in your apartment

Choosing a router for fibre-optic broadband: 7 factors that really matter

How to check your laptop’s battery charge

Tackling digital clutter: simple ways to free up space on your computer

How to give an old laptop and smartphone a new lease of life

How to quickly transfer files from your phone to your laptop or another phone

Why your router may be dangerous: default passwords and simple security rules