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Expert tips, ideas, and advice for creating a smarter, cleaner, better-connected home in NYC.

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Why Is Wi-Fi So Slow in My NYC Apartment? 7 Real Causes and Fixes

Mark Feinberg

Published on: 17/09/2026

Slow Wi-Fi in your NYC apartment? Plaster, concrete, metal studs, glass, router placement, and neighbor congestion are the real causes. See the 7 fixes and what they cost in 2026.

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Wired vs. Wireless - Unleash the Power of Ethernet!

Mark Feinberg

Published on: 29/07/2025

Building or renovating? Run Ethernet. Wired connections end buffering, beat Wi-Fi on speed and latency, and are more secure. A message for architects, designers, contractors and homeowners.

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Make Your Wi-Fi Wi-Fly

Mark Feinberg

Published on: 29/11/2019

Slow Wi-Fi? Learn the four parts of a home network, how to decide between DIY mesh and a pro-installed network, and why to skip Wi-Fi extenders.

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