Modem vs Router: What Each One Does and How to Tell Them Apart

Modem vs router: a cable modem and a WiFi router side by side on a shelf, joined by an Ethernet cable.

Modem vs router, explained in plain terms: the modem connects your home to your internet provider and the router shares that connection over WiFi. Learn how to tell the two boxes apart, what a gateway is and which one is failing when your internet drops.

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How Power Failure Alarms Work and Which Type to Choose

Climate Pal humidity sensor beside a window with condensation, next to a phone showing a high-humidity alert.

A power failure alarm only helps if its warning reaches you, so the right choice depends on where you will be when the power goes out. Compare sirens, cellular units and server-monitored outage alerts, and see what to protect first.

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