That picture though 😆
Why would anyone want to manufacture in the US? Tariffs on components would rape your margins
Just a thought, but maybe we don’t use rape in this context?
Answer: somebody got paid.
And there’s a backdoor in all their products
That’s a given, but I think they are suggesting they added one for the us government.
Correct
Spyware, but it’s removable
My friend has an Amazon owned router. Is that better?
change it asap
Take a wild guess
I stopped buying Asus routers because they fucking suck.
Add Archer / TP link to that list.
Out of the loop, what’s wrong with them? What’s the alternative?
I am also interested in knowing, got a tp link 4G router currently and have been wondering about getting a 5G router sometime. UK so doesnt matter if its banned in the US.
They are prolific when it comes to knowing about and ignoring major security flaws in all of their software. That and just the shittiest hardware. They made a name with netbooks, had a few good years and then pioneered enshittifcation. Fuck asus.
There’s a router ban?
Asuswrt-Merlin has been nice to work with otherwise I’d not really go with Asus.
paywall
Use “Reading Mode” it works fine
