Google says it’s rolling out a software update for the new Nest Wifi Pro early next week to address the slow internet speeds experienced by some users. In a statement to The VergeSanjay Noronha, Google Nest Wifi’s product lead, says the company’s “currently investigating reports of a small number of users experiencing reduced internet speeds on Nest Wifi Pro routers,” and that its “teams are working to roll out a fix.”

Google launched the $199 Nest Wifi Pro mesh router last month while touting support for the faster Wi-Fi 6E that’s supposed to enable speeds of up to 5.4Gbps (given your internet plan supports that). It also opens up a 6GHz band that helps mitigate network congestion, and automatically adjusts “network performance to minimize disruptions.”

But it didn’t take long for reports to surface on the Google Nest community forum about an issue causing capped download and upload speeds ranging anywhere from 40Mbps to 90Mbps. Many users said their old Nest Wifi Pro, which only supports Wi-Fi 5, outperformed the new device, as first reported by 9to5Google.

Note everyone who purchased the new router has these issues, though. As confirmed by Google, it mostly affects users in the UK with point-to-point protocol over ethernet (PPPoE) networks. This system is used by many digital subscriber line (DSL) providers and involves having to configure your router with a username and password before you can connect to the internet. Judging by reports on the forum, though, the issue also appears to

This past summer, much of North America was warned about an elevated risk of power outages. While it seems that bullet was largely dodged, even the threat of blackouts might send you looking for a safety net, especially if losing power will be more of a risk to you than most people.

Whether you need a fridge running to keep medicine cold or you just don’t want to deal with the interruption, you might turn to a backup generator (or a backup battery) to get you through a power outage. Generators aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll want to have a clear understanding of your needs and the features of a generator that best fit them. Below we have the important questions and answers you’ll want to consider as well as an overview of the safety considerations.

If you’re looking for other options, consider the advancements in home backup batteries. When paired with solar panelsthey can keep the lights on for days.

What is a home generator?

A generator is an appliance that can supply electricity for your home, your business or when you’re on the go. Despite what the name implies, generators don’t actually create electricity. Instead, they take another form of energy and convert it into electricity.

Generators can be used to provide backup power to your home or business when there’s an outage due to inclement weather, downed power lines or any other hazards. They can also be used to provide power