WiFi

It's a great mesh network if you can afford it and you have the right gear to make the best of it.  Steven Vaughan-Nichols/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysNetgear Orbi 970 mesh Wi-Fi router has been out for months, but I only recently got one. Why? Because, until I upgraded my home office AT&T fiber Internet.  Also: Mesh routers vs. Wi-Fi routers: What is best for your home office?To get all that speed, you'll need a pretty penny. The Netgear Orbi 970 pack with a router and two satellites costs $2,299.99For that money,…

The word ‘dystopian’ has been thrown around by some while describing Apple Vision Pro, and now we’ve seen our first glimpse into just how uncomfortable and creepy it could be.We’re all used to getting pop-ups and reminders on our phones and MacBooks as the Wi-Fi goes out, or cell reception gets spotty — but what if those pop-ups appeared directly in front of you as you round a corner in a hotel on the way back to your room? That’s exactly what happened to one early Vision Pro adopter, who immediately took their…

A Hawaiian Airlines A321 aircraft with Starlink WiFi installed.Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines is rolling out complimentary Wi-Fi via SpaceX's Starlink on board commercial flights this week, the companies told CNBC, the first major U.S. airline to offer the satellite-based service."SpaceX has really cracked the code – literally, in terms of the technology – to be able to deliver a wide bandwidth of very high quality connectivity to an airplane with a global reach," Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines CEO, told…

Samsung will launch a new premium mid-range smartphone in a month or two. The company is readying the Galaxy A55 as the successor to last year’s Galaxy A54. The handset has been subject to several leaks lately, including an exclusive leak from us showing its official renders in three colors. The device has also picked up a handful of regulatory certifications in recent weeks. It has just been certified by the FCC. FCC certifies Galaxy A55 with Wi-Fi 6 and NFC The FCC certified the Galaxy A55 with the model number…

Sometimes, we find ourselves in a situation where we urgently need an internet connection, but we are not at home or at work. We might want to do some online tasks, such as checking our email, browsing social media, or streaming our favorite show. However, what if the only available option is a public Wi-Fi network that we are not familiar with? How can we use it safely without exposing our privacy and security?CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY…

If you can’t get Wi-Fi access at home, you’re probably wondering what your options are or even if you have any options. You do! Your options for Wi-Fi access will vary depending on your own personal situation, but our guide below will show you what kinds of Wi-Fi access is available to you, should you find yourself without Wi-Fi at home. Let’s take a look at some free and paid ways to get Wi-Fi access. If driving/commuting is an option Fabiola Peñalba/Unsplash If you’re able and willing to leave the house to get…

Shortly after launching the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 in the US, Samsung is gearing up to unveil a couple more Galaxy A series mid-range smartphones. The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 are expected to go official within the next few months. We recently leaked exclusive official renders of the phones. The latter is now another step closer to its debut. The FCC has just certified the Galaxy A35 for a US release. Samsung’s Galaxy A35 spotted on the FCC website The American regulatory body certified the Galaxy A35 with the model…

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S24 has been announced, people might be wondering about the differences between Samsung’s top smartphone and Apple’s iPhone 15. While this article is not meant to convince Android hardcore fans or Apple evangelists to switch from one device to the other, it’s interesting to highlight the top differences between these two market-leading devices.While both Apple and Samsung offer the best chipsets available (A17 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3), beautiful displays, and impressive cameras,…

Apple will open pre-orders for the Vision Pro on 19 January 2024. With two days to go for that, the FCC has certified the mixed-reality (MR) headset, which reveals some interesting (and disappointing) details about the product that Apple hadn’t told us about (via 9To5Mac). Apple Vision Pro lacks Wi-Fi 6E According to the FCC certification of the Vision Pro, the Wi-Fi connectivity on the mixed-reality headset operates on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. There’s no mention of the 6 GHz frequency band, which is required…

A dedicated portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be a good alternative if you’re in need of an internet connection while you’re on the go, allowing you to connect several Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time and share Wi-Fi with friends and family. If you’re interested in a portable Wi-Fi hotspot but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in the right place. This article will explain what a Wi-Fi hotspot is, how it works, and some things to consider before buying one. Side note: all three of the major wireless carriers (AT&T,…