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April 28, 2021
It seems like only yesterday that Armv8 was the talk of the town, but those days are gone. Armv9 is here!
Apple A15 Bionic Will Use ARMv9, Probably!

Arm has introduced the Armv9 architecture, the first new Arm architecture in a decade. MediaTek has announced that the Armv9 architecture will play a big role for its next-generation of Dimensity processors. But what about Apple? Will it jump to Armv9?

128 Core Armv9 Processors are Coming – Arm Neoverse N2

We heard about Neoverse N2 and V1 earlier this year, but without many details. Now Arm has officially taken the wraps off these two server CPU designs, including that 128-core processors are on the horizon!

Wi-Fi

There is a lot of terminology connected to Wi-Fi and not all of it is obvious. Here is my glossary and jargon buster about Wi-Fi.

How Do Wi-Fi Range Extenders Really Work?

A low-cost way to increase the reach of your wireless network is to use a Wi-Fi Range Extender, often known as a Wi-Fi Booster, or a Wi-Fi Repeater. But how do they work? What do you need to know to use them correctly? There is also a written guide: Wi-Fi range extenders: What are they and how do they work?

Understanding Mesh Networking (feat. MikroTik Audience)

Mesh networking is a broad term that can cover a multitude of different network products. One key feature for good Mesh Networking is tri-band, the ability to use 3 different radios, one specifically for the nodes to communicate. Here is my look at tri-band mesh networking using the MikroTik Audience to demonstrate the advantages of tri-band mesh networking.

What is Wi-Fi 6? (feat. Honor Router 3)

Wi-Fi 6 is the latest and greatest version of Wi-Fi. Great. But how is it better than Wi-Fi 5? What are the real-world speeds? Let’s find out using an Honor Router 3.

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