Smartphone Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting during transfers
When your smartphone decides that your Wi-Fi link isn’t good enough and automatically goes looking for a better connection it can cause your connection to drop out. Here’s what to do when […]
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How to fix Wi-Fi problems with Android Lollipop
As is always the case with a brand-new operating system update, Android Lollipop has a few kinks that need to be worked out. Battery drain was a problem for Nexus 5 owners […]
How to sign into a Wi-Fi network on Android
The latest version of Android is Lollipop, and Google has made a few changes to the way you access Wi-Fi settings. Signing into Wi-Fi networks on Android varies from phone to phone […]
This Wi-Fi system can stretch for almost 10 miles
How far can your home Wi-Fi network reach? Out in the boonies I can get a signal for perhaps 30 feet outside my small house. But in packed urban apartments I’ve seen […]
How to Get Cheap Wi-Fi Abroad
For now us Brits have the benefit of free data roaming within the EU, but it’s not always enough to take the sting out of our holiday Wi-Fi costs. If you’re holidaying outside Europe, you’ve already […]
Here’s why you need a VPN with in-flight Wi-Fi
In-flight Wi-Fi comes with the same risks you’d find when connecting to any public Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, in our haste to keep connected on a long flight, we often don’t give it […]
How to use an iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Most laptops and tablets don’t have cellular connectivity and rely on Wi-Fi for a connection to the internet. If you need a connection when you’re out and about, you could search for some free […]
How to connect a laptop to your phone’s internet with a Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi hotspots are becoming more common in public places, but neither these nor your home internet connection are reliable all of the time. Your smartphone offers a backup, and it’s possible to […]
Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here’s what you can do
A Wi-Fi-connected security camera is an easy and technologically simple way to watch your home and give yourself a little peace of mind… or maybe you just like knowing the moment your […]
How to find saved Wi-Fi passwords on your Windows 10 PC
A reader asks: “How do I see a Wi-Fi password on a Windows 10 PC?” If you are trying to see the password for the network that you’re currently connected to, follow […]
