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US Rep. Mike Gallagher wants to know why SpaceX's military-focused Starshield system is inactive for US troops in and around Taiwan, which he says is a possible contractual breach.

By Michael Kan

Rather than ferry the post to a traditional cell network, it was radioed into space to an orbiting Starlink satellite capable of beaming data to the internet. 

By Michael Kan

The company is testing Wi-Fi 7 support in Canary and Dev builds for the Insider versions of its OS.

By Michael Kan
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The TP-Link RE600X is a Wi-Fi range extender that does a good job of extending 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals in your home, but it doesn’t support all Wi-Fi 6 features.

By John R. Delaney

Need to know the IP address of your router, as assigned by your ISP, or the IP of your computer, as assigned by your router? These numbers are easy to find when you know where to look.

By Eric Griffith

Don't just automatically shell out for your ISP's fastest tier of service. The perfect balance of throughput and value in a home internet connection isn't easy to find, but our simple tips will help you figure it out.

By Eric Griffith

The company is requesting to orbit some second-generation Starlink satellites 'in the 340 km-360 km range,' according to an FCC filing.

By Michael Kan

Ukraine's military releases video of a drone destroying a Starlink dish that Russian troops were allegedly using on the battlefield.

By Michael Kan

Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX, but it's unclear if the algorithm has been used.

By Michael Kan

The country's military intelligence chief tells The Wall Street Journal that Russian army units are buying Starlink dishes for use in occupied areas of Ukraine.

By Michael Kan

Astronomers lobbied the UN’s Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to examine how much networks like SpaceX’s Starlink may interfere with their scientific observations.

By Michael Kan

Although the White House confirmed the threat, it's unclear if Russia's anti-satellite system will use nuclear weapons or is nuclear-powered.

By Michael Kan

The agreement means a hospital in Rafah will be able to use Starlink. Israel is also signaling that more humanitarian groups in Gaza Strip could receive the access too.

By Michael Kan

Ukrainian intelligence releases another clip of Russian forces talking about using Starlink.

By Michael Kan

We trust there's a good reason you need to know that network password, so here's how to figure it out.

By Eric Griffith

SpaceX says the maneuver won't affect any Starlink users. The satellites should burn up without a trace in the Earth's atmosphere.

By Michael Kan

Elon Musk says no Starlink dishes are officially being sold in Russia. However, Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered evidence that Russian troops are using the technology.

By Michael Kan

For now, Starlink connectivity will be available on select Airbus A321 neo jets.

By Michael Kan

Russian media outlet ComNews says vendors have been selling Starlink equipment because it allegedly works near Russia's borders and in occupied areas of Ukraine.

By Michael Kan

Mounting Starlink gear is simple until you need a ladder and a drill. Amid growing demand, independent technicians form the Starlink Installers Association. Will SpaceX take notice?

By Michael Kan