@Suiseiseki If the kernel already has a driver for it, I wouldn't be adding any more blobs. I'd be using what's already there.

AX has better latency than N, not to mention newer dongles have better signal performance. The TP-LINK dongle I'm using is certified to work under linux-libre, I have it because it's virtually guaranteed to work. The main downside is that it doesn't pick up my network very well.

I'm with you on going wired. I'd love to have a WiFi-free home, alas I can't afford that luxury. I've yet to set up an old Xiaomi router as a wireless bridge since I haven't had time lately to do that.