Spend more time planning and collecting gear than doing This means your install will avoid interference from obstructions (other buildings, trees – yours and you neighbours), withstand the weather and the WIFI will work well, and avoid unnecessary holes in your exterior walls (i.e. use an existing camera or satellite TV hole). Consider the length …
For decades the copper network has provided reliable and resilient internet services to over a million of rural New Zealanders. Fast forward to 2026 and the discussions that in order to prioritise improvement to Fibre technology, Chorus seeks to shut down the copper network. There are a number of unseen pitfalls with this, that consumers …
The deadline to upgrade to Windows 11 has been deferred for many consumers. Microsoft is now offering free extended security support for Windows 10 for one year. This is excellent news if your current PC does not support Windows 11. What is Extended Security Updates (ESU)?Microsoft is calling this extension the “Extended Security Updates” …
Recently, I assisted our neighbour with some issues they were experiencing with their new printer. Here are a couple of tips for setting up a printer with a Starlink router: Common Problem The printer would work for a day or two and then stop. One of the main issues was that the printer’s IP address …
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There are several ways that you can extend your broadband to other buildings on your property. I’ve outlined the options, together with some pros and cons. The first three options below are relatively easy to install yourself. However you might want a professional for the other options. There are specialist companies that can help if …
This is an awesome new service for people out of coverage. It allows you to send an emergency message via satellite. Additionally, if you want friends/family/work to know of your location while in an area with no coverage, you can now open the Find My app and share your location via satellite. You can send …
Starlink doesn’t release the numbers, but fortunately Cloudflare do publish some stats which will give us an indication. The graph below shows the Starlink data usage on a per capita basis. Details Cloudflare publishes the amount of Starlink data going through their network for each country. https://radar.cloudflare.com/as14593. I’ve taken the last 2 weeks of data …
An inverter connected to your car battery is very economic, and will provide extended run times if required (by using the engine). Here I will describe how it can be done, and some of the potential pitfalls. What kind of inverter do I need? A rating of 500 watts (continuous) will give a good margin …
Cyclone Gabrielle is showing us the importance of backup power and communications. But how to run Starlink during a power failure? There are a few backup power options depending on your requirements and budget. But first, consider the following: Required run time? Pay and play, or something more complicated? How often are you expecting to …
There has been a lot of talk about the suitability of Starlink for gaming. The good news is that Starlink can have good ping times and low lag, but there are a few things to be careful of. Last week I looked at ping times from my Starlink connection here in central NZ. A total …
