How to find out what’s blocking your home Wi-Fi signal and fix it
Your home Wi-Fi can be incredibly finicky. That’s because the signal that wireless routers work off of can mix and match with signals from other …
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This bizarre iPhone bug can permanently disable your Wi-Fi
Joining public Wi-Fi networks you don’t trust is a practice you should teach yourself to avoid to improve your privacy. Even when getting on the …
Google just released an exciting new app with wireless tech that’s better than Bluetooth
Google just released an exciting Wi-Fi application that will not really provide any useful features for the time being. However, the move is part of …
Why Wi-Fi 6 is going to make people care about good Wi-Fi
Since it was first introduced in 1997, the Wi-Fi protocol has changed from something that’s slower than floppy disks into the backbone of people’s home …
Scary Wi-Fi attack can hack weak passwords with ease
If you think securing your Wi-Fi network with a strong password is enough to keep hackers away, well, think again you’d be right. A researcher has …
Wi-Fi is about to get faster and more secure than ever
Wi-Fi internet is the best kind of internet connectivity there is when it comes to convenience. You don’t have to deal with any wires, and …
Forget 5G, Qualcomm and Facebook want to deliver gigabit Wi-Fi in urban areas
The next big thing happening in wireless communications is 5G, but that doesn’t mean Wi-Fi isn’t also getting better. Qualcomm, which is at the forefront …
Yes, Google’s Cast devices have been breaking Wi-Fi networks, but a fix is coming tomorrow
Earlier this week, reports emerged about Google’s Cast devices, most notably the Chromecast and Google Home, sending so much traffic through home Wi-Fi networks that …
Wi-Fi routers with 6Gbps speeds are now a reality
It’s only the first day of CES 2018 in Vegas, but already a definite trend is emerging: AX Wi-Fi routers. The new standard, 802.11ax, is …
How to patch your devices against the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability right now
Early this morning, news broke about a major security vulnerability in WPA2, the security the underpins nearly every single wireless network. The flaw was disclosed …
Nobody is safe from KRACK, but the new Wi-Fi hack is ‘devastating’ for Android
Over the weekend, reports revealed that security researchers found a way to decrypt the WPA 2 Wi-Fi security protocol, and on Monday the secrets behind …
Wi-Fi encryption can be hacked and anyone can spy on your internet activity
Equifax and Yahoo disclosed major security breaches recently, which are quite scary, especially the former. But security researchers are about to unveil to explain how …
Cox’s new ‘Panoramic Wi-Fi Router’ is everything wrong with cable companies
In a breathless press release this morning, Cox announced nationwide availability of its new Panoramic Wi-Fi Router. In theory, this should be a good thing: …
A new iOS 11 trick will make joining a Wi-Fi network easier than ever
Apple barely scratched the surface of iOS 11 during its WWDC keynote, focusing only on some of the major software features coming to iPhone and …
Plume is here to save you from your crappy Wi-Fi
There’s nothing worse than having a spotty Wi-Fi network at home. Well, there are plenty of worse things, like not having any internet in the …
New invention could let your home Wi-Fi network track your every move
Whenever we see the word “tracking,” we expect to find out more details about a covert NSA operation that was unearthed in a new series …
We’re finally getting faster Wi-Fi later this year
When it comes to technological advancements, there are always peaks and valleys. Wi-Fi seems to have been stuck in one of those valleys for quite some …
Meet Plume, the tiny pod that wants to fix Wi-Fi
We often look for tips and tricks for fixing your homeWi-Fi, and these fixes often include a “one more thing” kind of advice: upgrade your …
Can $400 buy you perfect home Wi-Fi? Luma wants you to think so
Wireless routers are the most necessary but least-loved gadget that everyone has to buy. It’s difficult to make a light-up internet box interesting, but that’s …
Fix all your home Wi-Fi problems with one brilliantly simple gadget
Have you heard of the new $60 plug that claims it can fix all of your most common Wi-Fi problems? Called ResetPlug, the device does several …
Simple tricks to fix your Wi-Fi without professional help
Wireless internet is something we take for granted every day. But Wi-Fi isn’t always reliable, and it’s often the source of annoying hassles, both at home …
Microsoft has a clever idea to smarten up mobile hotspots
It seems we rarely use our phones and computers anymore without some kind of connection to the web. Whether it’s through 3G, LTE, or Wi-Fi, …
MIT figured out how to secure Wi-Fi without passwords
PC and smartphone users tend to have a love-hate relationship with wireless networks. It’s great to have Wi-Fi Internet at home, at the office, and in …
This could be the technology that will finally replace Bluetooth
Bluetooth has proven to be an incredibly useful innovation that has enabled wireless connections between devices over short distances with minimal power consumption. However, some …
Speeding up your home Wi-Fi might be as easy as changing one setting
You’ve tried everything when it comes to fixing your home Wi-Fi, but it’s still broken and the first thing you should do is check our tips, …
Quick tips to speed up your home Wi-Fi and improve coverage
I can’t remember the last time I asked someone for an Ethernet cable to plug into a computer so I can get some decent Internet. …
This one app could solve your most frustrating home Wi-Fi problems
So you’ve just set up your home Wi-Fi network but for some reason you’re having trouble getting your PC to connect to the network. It …
