Topic: network congestion
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Cloudflare Misconfiguration Caused Major BGP Route Leak
A BGP route leak caused by a router misconfiguration led to 25 minutes of network disruption, including congestion, packet loss, and dropped IPv6 traffic. The incident occurred when a policy error at a Cloudflare facility incorrectly advertised internal routes externally, violating standard routi...
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I Ditched the Cloud for a Better Smart Home
Moving from cloud-dependent smart home systems to locally controlled alternatives significantly enhances reliability, speed, and household harmony. Relying on basic voice assistants for complex smart homes leads to unresponsive devices and failed automations due to their design for simpler tasks....
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Asus Unveils Surprising Wi-Fi 8 Router at CES
Asus has previewed a Wi-Fi 8 router concept, the ROG NeoCore, aiming for a commercial launch before the end of 2026, well ahead of the standard's expected 2028 finalization. The new Wi-Fi 8 standard prioritizes connection stability and reliability over raw speed, focusing on reducing latency, imp...
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Starlink's New $40 Plan: Unlimited Data, But There's a Catch
SpaceX has launched a new $40 per month Starlink internet plan with unlimited data and download speeds capped at 100 Mbps, targeting users in underserved or rural areas. The plan is significantly cheaper than Starlink's existing offerings, functioning as a capped version of the Residential Lite p...
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