RAVPower RP-WD01 Wireless File Hub and Power Bank Review and Giveaway
The RAVPower WD01 can charge mobile devices and function as a standalone wireless storage drive, but do you need both features in the same package? And is it worth the money?
WiFi To The Max: Get the Most Out of Wireless Networking on Windows 8
Windows 8 made connecting to a WiFi network simpler. Consequently, some things don't work the way they used to in Windows 7. If you have run into issues, there likely is an easy fix.
Mozilla Location Services Makes Geolocation Data Public And Gamifies Collection
Mozilla has launched Mozilla Location Services, which aims to freely provide geolocation data of publicly observable cell towers and Wi-Fi access points.
Should You Buy A Wireless 802.11ac Router?
802.11ac promises blistering speeds, but many consumers are just now getting around to upgrading to 802.11n, leaving many to wonder if the new version is worthwhile.
How Dual-Band Routers Can Solve Your Wireless Woes
Using a router that supports the dual-band standard can significantly boost your Wi-Fi speeds in many circumstances.
Wireless Networking Simplified: The Terms You Should Know
Do you know the difference between an "access point" and an "ad hoc network? What is a "wireless repeater" and how can it improve your home network?
How to Get a Tethered Android Connection On Any Carrier, Anytime
There are ways to tether on any Android phone, even if your carrier has disabled tethering. The first method we'll be covering here doesn't require root (though rooted users have more options).
Three Wireless Display Technologies That You Probably Own But Don’t Use
Want to relay your smartphone's or laptop's display onto a larger screen without wires? No, it's not science fiction. You can wirelessly output video from computers and smartphones today. Wireless display technologies use WiFi to output video to compatible adapters. You only need a display adapter, which connects to a monitor and a WiDI or Miracast compatible device. Most modern devices are compatible with the technology. There's also Apple's proprietary technology, AirPlay.
Corsair Voyager Air and Patriot Gauntlet 320 Comparative Review and Giveaway
Portable hard drives are much more today than a simple enclosure with a wimpy USB 2.0 connection. Modern portable hard drive enclosures support numerous wired interfaces such as USB 3.0, eSATA, or even Thunderbolt; as well as Wi-Fi and ethernet, making sharing even more convenient. We wanted to review a pair of portable external hard drives which support networking, so we picked up the $200 Corsair Voyager Air 1 TB and the $110 Patriot Gauntlet 320. At the end of this review, you'll be able to enter for a chance to win either of these portable hard drives, plus 3 additional Corsair Voyager Air 500 GB units!
Trip Up A Nerd With These WiFi Network & Computer Names
Network and computer names are visible to anyone within the respective environment. Hence they make great subjects for sending messages, confusing other people in the network, or showing off your geekiness. Why use a default SSID or follow a boring name convention, if you could have some fun? Ever since I bought my first laptop in 2003, I named my devices after a life goal or a geographical destination.
3 Foolproof Ways to Create Your Own Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot for Tethering in North America
Do you want to give multiple wireless gadgets on-the-go internet access? Are you sick of getting ripped off by wireless hotspot tethering? There’s a variety of technologies that can help you – the two most prominent being at the intersection between MVNO networks and portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices. It’s not simply a new way of doing things – it’s a lifestyle change requiring a mixture of software and hardware. However, in the end, rolling your own Wi-Fi network is an absolute steal.
Saving Mobile Data: 5 Clever Ways To Reduce Data Usage
If you’re on a limited mobile data plan, you may find opening your bill to be harrowing experience. Is there an overage charge? How much? And why was there so much data used? While the charges are concrete, the reasons are often harder to understand. You’re not powerless, however. With the right apps, and a change of habits, you can make overage charges a thing of the past.
How To Use Serval Mesh To Chat To Other Mobile Phones Without A Phone Network [Android 2.2+]
For those of us living in first world cities, it's hard to imagine how we would get on if we couldn't communicate easily with our mobile phones. Yes, some of us might recall the days of pay phones and landlines, and just how irritating all of that was, but the concept of having no working telecommunications at all seems so unlikely that we forget to plan for it. But that's exactly what we should be doing - planning ahead for emergencies.
How to Get Free Wi-Fi Almost Anywhere
Public wireless networks are becoming more and more popular as a means of attracting people to a particular business or service, and this is just one of the many ways in which free (or almost free) Wi-Fi can be accessed. It seems, in fact, that there are many ways in which you can connect wirelessly to the Internet, almost anywhere…
Wi-Fi Finder Helps You Find Wi-Fi Hotspots Anywhere In The World [iOS]
Is your cellular data at a premium? Unless you are grandfathered into an unlimited plan with your carrier, the chances are that your mobile data runs out rather quickly. The best solution to the problem is to connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi. This way you don't have to worry about sucking down your precious bandwidth, and you are likely to see a speed improvement on Wi-Fi as well.
Improve Your Android Wi-Fi Experience With These Handy Android Apps
Public wireless networks are becoming more and more prevalent within towns and cities, providing an excellent alternative to running up a large data usage bill on 3G or 4G. Often public Wi-Fi is "free", perhaps afforded to customers of a particular shopping chain or Telecoms Company, or anywhere else where a transaction might have already been made. Managing Wi-Fi on an Android tablet is largely straightforward, particularly on the most recent versions.
MyWi: The Best Way To Tether With An iOS Device [iOS, Cydia]
Many cell phone carriers offer the ability to tether, but some don't, and many of the ones that do charge insane amounts per month. Sharing your Internet connection with another device is incredibly useful and can be a real lifesaver if you need to get some work done and you happen to find yourself somewhere without a Wi-Fi connection. If your carrier does not offer tethering, and your iPhone is jailbroken, there is a way to get tethering without a monthly charge.
Wireless Alphabet Soup Explained: What Is 4G, 3G, LTE, & More [MakeUseOf Explains]
We just absolutely love acronyms, don't we? So much so that we use them literally everywhere to have a shorter way to name something. Whether it's an official acronym such as USB or something unofficial like FB, there's simply way too many for us to remember. Additionally, there are a good number of acronyms which have multiple meanings, all depending on the context you're using them in.
Force Specific Applications To Use Different Internet Connections With ForceBindIP [Windows]
In my home, I've got several different devices that require a constant connection to the Internet. A lot of those same devices are pumping out constant throughput. As someone who tries to balance a life of personal computing, gaming, and business all (primarily) through a desktop, it's tough having to flip-flop around. First world problems, right?