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Save a whopping 62% on this 8-port multi-Gigabit 2.5G Ethernet switch in Amazon's Early Prime Day sale — upgrade your home network for just $49 (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-18 | by Stewart Bendle | tags: tp-link, ethernet switch, prime day

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10Gb/s Ethernet: switching to a Broadcom SFP+ module (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-16 | get Broadcom SFP Ethernet Module → | tags: broadcom, sfp+ module, 10gb/s ethernet

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I modified my PC setup with a 15-in-1 docking station, and the benefits go beyond more ports (zdnet.com)

2026-06-16 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Anker 15-in-1 Docking Station → | tags: dockings stations, usb-c, baseus spacemate

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This 15-in-1 docking station did more than add ports - it finally brought order to my desk (zdnet.com)

2026-06-15 | by Cesar Cadenas | get 15-in-1 Docking Station → | tags: baseus spacemate rd1 pro, usb-c, hdmi

5.

Lightning strike enters apartment through coaxial internet cable, blows up gamer's PC — surge causes extensive damage to motherboard, destroys router, and leaves burn marks on the wall (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-05 | by Kunal Khullar | get Surge Protector Power Strip → | tags: cable, coaxial, ethernet

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AMD's Helios MI455X AI platform breaks cover, initial systems use UALink-over-Ethernet interconnects — AMD's Vera Rubin rival surfaces, but the downsides of Ethernet could hamstring performance (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-04 | by Anton Shilov | get AMD Ryzen 9 7950X → | tags: accelerators, ethernet, helios

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Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You? (wired.com)

2026-05-31 | by Simon Hill | get TP-Link Archer AX50 Router → | tags: wifi router, mesh system, ethernet cables

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At 48% off, this $21 TP-Link Ethernet Switch is the perfect upgrade for 4K streaming and gaming at home at an almost record-low price — near half price discount on this managed fanless gigabit upgrade for your LAN comes with eight additional ports (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-28 | by Ben Stockton | get TP-Link 8-Port Gigabit Switch → | tags: tp-link, ethernet switch, gigabit

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How to get wired internet without running ethernet cables (engadget.com)

2026-05-27 | by Anna Washenko | get Powerline Ethernet Adapter → | tags: powerline, ethernet cables, moca

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What Is a Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable? (2021) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-25 | by Rohit Kumar | get High-Speed Ethernet DAC Cable → | tags: dac, qsfp+, copper cable

11.

Trying to preserve other peoples code (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-23 | get GitHub Copilot Subscription → | tags: verilog, vhdl, crc

12.

Getting an old Computer online with Android Ethernet tethering (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-21 | get USB Ethernet Adapter → | tags: android, ethernet tethering, windows xp

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TP-Link's tiny 5-port Gigabit switch drops to just $9 (techspot.com)

2026-05-18 | by Visit The Tp-Link Store | get TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Switch → | tags: tp-link, gigabit switch, auto-negotiation

14.

Manchester Code Made Bits Behave (spectrum.ieee.org)

2026-05-18 | by Willie D. Jones | get Digital Logic Starter Kit → | tags: manchester code, university of manchester, phase encoding

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Grab this $8.97 TP-Link Ethernet Switch to ditch Wi-Fi lag and unlock 4K streaming and gaming at home — huge 47% discount for compact, fanless gigabit device with five additional ports for your network (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-18 | by Ben Stockton | get TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Switch → | tags: tp-link, litewave, ethernet switch

16.

Hosting a website on an 8-bit microcontroller (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-17 | get Microcontroller Web Server Kit → | tags: avr microcontroller, arduino, ethernet chip

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10Gb/s Ethernet: what I did to get it working in my home (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-29 | get Ethernet Network Adapter → | tags: 10gb/s ethernet, isp, patch panel

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This £8.59 TP-Link gigabit Ethernet switch is the ultimate budget upgrade for lag-free gaming and streaming — ideal solution for ditching laggy Wi-Fi connections unlocks four extra high-speed ports on your network (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-28 | by Ben Stockton | get TP-Link TL-SG105 Ethernet Switch → | tags: tp-link, ls1005g, gigabit ethernet

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What Is Ethernet? Everything You Need to Know About Wired Networks (wired.com)

2026-04-27 | by Simon Hill | get Ethernet Cable Kit → | tags: ethernet, xerox parc, ieee

20.

The Nintendo Switch Switch (2019) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-24 | get Nintendo Switch Console → | tags: nintendo switch, switchroot, ubuntu

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Amazon’s new Ethernet adapter highlights a major Fire TV Stick limitation (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-24 | get Fire TV Ethernet Adapter → | tags: fire tv stick, amazon, usb c

22.

15 Cords and Adapters You Should Probably Throw Out (cnet.com)

2026-04-22 | by See Full Bio | get Cable Management Organizer Set → | tags: cables, ethernet, apple

23.

Hunting a 34 year old pointer bug in EtherSlip (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-19 | get EtherSlip Vulnerability Patch → | tags: ethernet, slip, tcp/ip

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Hunting a 34 year old pointer bug in EtherSlip (DOS Networking) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-19 | get Ethernet Packet Sniffer Tool → | tags: ethernet, slip, dos

25.

Vision Pro could ramp up live Immersive Video soon as new camera arrives (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-14 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple Vision Pro Camera Kit → | tags: blackmagic design, blackmagic ursa cine, apple immersive video

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How to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Your Backyard (wired.com)

2026-04-04 | by Simon Hill | get Wi-Fi Range Extender → | tags: wifi, mesh system, ethernet cable

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Asus ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 extender review: Great outdoor wireless performance, as long as you use an Ethernet backhaul (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-03 | by Brandon Hill | get Asus ZenWiFi BD5 → | tags: asus zenwifi bd5, wifi 7, tp-link deco

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Don't ignore your desktop PC's empty M.2 slots - they're more useful than you think (zdnet.com)

2026-03-31 | by Kyle Kucharski | get M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter → | tags: m.2 slots, pc motherboard, usb expansion

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How to Turn Anything into a Router (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-30 | get Wi-Fi Range Extender Kit → | tags: linux, mini-pc, router

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Grab this $8.98 TP-Link gigabit Ethernet switch for lag-free 4K streaming and gaming — save nearly 50% on silent unmanaged 5-port hub to instantly expand your LAN (tomshardware.com)

2026-03-25 | by Ben Stockton | get TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Switch → | tags: tp-link, gigabit ethernet, unmanaged switch