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Weak signal? How to get better Wi-Fi on your Android
By Albert Khoury, Komando.com
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The digital age got a shot in the arm (pardon the pun) when the pandemic forced us to move our everyday activities online. Remote work and education, shopping, video chats and conferencing have become more common than ever. You're probably using your connected devices more than usual, and that...
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Samsung's most exciting Galaxy upgrade might replace Android with a new OS
Samsung will soon unveil the Galaxy S22 series, which will deliver two different S22 experiences, including a Note-like model. But like every year, the newest Galaxy S will offer buyers one of the top Android experiences on the market. The company regularly delivers top-of-the-line specifications paired with Google's latest Android release and Samsung's UI customizations on top of that. The most exciting Galaxy upgrade that Samsung might deliver to loyal fans is something that seems impossible right now: Replacing Android with a new OS. But that's the exciting part. That "something else" will not be a home-grown operating system. Instead, Samsung will reportedly embrace the Fuchsia upgrade that Google has been working on for a few years now.
CELL PHONES・ 26 DAYS AGO
Best Wi-Fi range extenders in 2022: Get rid of dead zones in your home
Fix your Wi-Fi issues and increase range and speed. Wireless connectivity has certainly improved over the years — but that's not to say it's always perfect. Even some of the best Wi-Fi setups have their flaws. However, if you're resistant to an old-school, yet slightly more reliable, wired setup, there are options to improve your Wi-Fi when your provider fails to give you reliable service. One solution is picking up a Wi-Fi range extender.
RETAIL・ 13 DAYS AGO
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Never Use Your Default Wi-Fi Password. Here's Why
When your internet company sets up your Wi-Fi for the first time, they usually give you a Wi-Fi password and ask you to memorize it. This password lets you access the internet, which is beamed to your devices by the wireless router placed inside your home. But what if we told you there is another password that you need to worry about, and that not changing it could pose a potential security risk to you and your computer?
TECHNOLOGY・ 6 DAYS AGO
These Android phones support Wi-Fi 6E
Like 5G, Wi-Fi 6E leverages new spectrum to enable multi-gigabit wireless connections, and Android phones were some of the first devices to take advantage of the latest tech. Starting with Samsung's priciest flagship Galaxy phones, Wi-Fi 6E now makes its way to a much wider range of phones. Wi-Fi 6E with 160MHz support has doubled Wi-Fi speeds on phones compared to Wi-Fi 6-only devices. Luckily for enthusiasts, the tech is included in some of the best Android phones you can buy.
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How to get the Android 12L Beta on Google Pixel
Google's Android 12L is designed for big-screen phones and foldables akin to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the underserved Android tablet market. However, some Google Pixel owners can install Android 12L today through the beta program. Is your Pixel compatible?. The first step to join the Android 12L...
CELL PHONES・ 5 DAYS AGO
10 Tips & Tricks to Speed Up Your In-Flight Wi-Fi
Browsing the internet at 35,000 feet is no longer a luxury. However, in-flight Wi-Fi is still painstakingly slow. That's because it's difficult to provide. Airplane Wi-Fi is complicated, and it's made available through geostationary satellites used for TV signals and weather forecasts. As in-flight Wi-Fi becomes more and more common,...
How to Fix and Upgrade a Weak WiFi Signal
Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner fix his slow WiFi. The family has had problems with their WiFi since they moved in. They cannot stream movies on their television in the basement, and sometimes even emails are slow to send. Ross sees a ton of similar complaints from other homeowners. Finding...
TECHNOLOGY・ 14 DAYS AGO
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Samsung Eco Remote 2022 charges using radio waves from your Wi-Fi router to stay powered
Turn your router's radio waves into energy with the Samsung Eco Remote 2022. Instead of allowing your router's energy to go to waste, this gadget uses the waves emitted to stay powered. Or opt for wired charging via its USB-C port for a more traditional way of powering this remote. Furthermore, you can also charge the Samsung Eco Remote 2022 using solar energy thanks to the solar panel on the rear of the remote. In fact, its design remains sustainable thanks to the recycled materials that are in alignment with the brand's sustainable efforts. Finally, it includes dedicated buttons for popular streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. Overall, never let your TV remote run out of battery again with 3 charging methods available.
ELECTRONICS・ 14 DAYS AGO
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Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 promises better upload performance and improved efficiency
At CES 2022, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced Wi-Fi 6 Release 2, an update to the Wi-Fi 6 standard. The latest release brings several improvements including faster uplink performance, improved power efficiency, and more. First and foremost, Wi-Fi Certified 6 Release 2 offers greater uplink capacity. It adds support for uplink...
TP-Link Archer AXE200 Omni Wi-Fi 6e router has antennas that move towards the ideal signal
Speed up your Wi-Fi with the TP-Link Archer AXE200 Omni Wi-Fi 6e router. Impressively, its antennas actually rotate to provide optimal performance based on your location and usage. In fact, they help you find the ideal coverage using two modes that enhance weak signals. Mode 1 provides a directional boost, while Mode 2 allows a one-click optimization. So you can say goodbye to dead zones for good. What's more, this gadget provides AXE1 1000 tri-band Wi-Fi with a new 6 GHz band for total speeds above 10 Gbps. Meanwhile, a 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU provides next-generation processing. Then, a 10G port ensures high-speed data transmissions. Additionally, the EasyMesh technology makes creating a seamless mesh network a breeze. Finally, with the TP-Link HomeShield included, this futuristic router keeps your network and devices secure and private.
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How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android
This article details your options for changing the color and icons of your Android apps. By default, app icons on some Android phones, like the Pixel, are essentially unchangeable, both the color and the actual icon. Spotify, for example, is green and black, and there's no easy way to change that.
WI-Fi Alliance updated certification ensures better uploads and power use
Wi-Fi Alliance releases new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Release 2 with new features to improve performance and power management. This certification update adds support for uplink multi-user MIMO to support greater upload activity. Power management features included broadcast target wake time (TWT), extended sleep time, and dynamic multi-user spatial multiplexing power...
Wi-Fi 6 FAQ: What is Release 2 and will my Apple device get it?
Since the beginning, Wi-Fi network standards have been designated by a set of numbers and letters only an engineer could love. 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11ac (there are two letters now?)… how can you possibly expect regular users to know what they're buying or connecting to?. In a stunningly...
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How to prevent laptop from connecting to Wi-Fi automatically on Windows 11
On Windows 11, whenever you configure a new Wi-Fi network profile by default, the system will enable the option to connect automatically when the network is in range. Although this convenient feature makes connecting to the internet faster, it's not one that you need on every wireless network. If you...
COMPUTERS・ 12 DAYS AGO
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How A Windows Bug Started The Whole 'Free Public Wi-Fi' Scam All Over The World
This is how a Windows XP bug, which Microsoft eventually fixed, began the a chain reaction of faux public wi-fi networks. Dessert hummus capitalizes on the chickpea's popularity as a health food, but hummus is more than a "healthy, high-protein" snack, and sweet iterations of it inspire disgust and claims of cultural appropriation.
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 tri-band Wi-Fi router offers a combined Wi-Fi speed of 7.8 Gbps
Speed up the internet in your workspace—whether that's at home or in the office—with the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 tri-band Wi-Fi router. Delivering a combined Wi-Fi speed of 7.8 Gbps, it minimizes delays to enhance productivity. Moreover, this tri-band Wi-Fi router also features a 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E devices and bandwidth-hungry applications. In fact, with 8 Wi-Fi streams, the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 is one of the brand's most powerful routers. Furthermore, it's compatible with homes of up to 2,500 sq. ft., so it'll cover devices in all areas of all rooms. This router's elegant design houses 6 antennas for unmated signal strength, coverage, and performance. It also has a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port to provide Gigabit+ Internet connectivity. Finally, there are also 5 more ports for wired connections to other home devices.
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Could It Be Possible to Keep Apple AirTags Charged via Wi-Fi Signals?
Among all the interesting innovations coming out of CES 2022 this week, we were most intrigued by Samsung's new Eco Remote, which promises to stay charged by drawing power from the Wi-Fi signals that are already bouncing around your home. The Eco Remote isn't an entirely new product; it's...
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Release 2 Adds New Features for Advanced Wi-Fi Applications
With adoption of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 growing steadily, Wi-Fi Alliance is evolving Wi-Fi 6 certification to meet increasing demands from today's Wi-Fi use cases. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Release 2 is now available, bringing new features that support increasing device and traffic density to deliver greater performance and power management with Wi-Fi devices and applications. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 Release 2 adds support for uplink multi-user multiple input, multiple output (multi-user MIMO) to deliver smoother streaming services and video conferencing, faster uploads, and more reliable gaming. Additionally, three power management features improve Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 power efficiency, benefitting enterprise, industrial, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. New features apply across all bands supported by Wi-Fi 6 – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz – bringing capacity, efficiency, coverage and performance benefits to residential, enterprise, and large public networks. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 delivers the best experience with advanced applications, while providing strong WPA3 security and promoting interoperability between Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices.
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Moving From WhatsApp? Signal Is a Far Better Option Than Telegram For Your Privacy
A lot of users have been exiting WhatsApp to other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram. Telegram even added WhatsApp chat export feature for both Android and iOS. If you still want to stick with WhatsApp, here are some handy tips to help you fortify your security and privacy. But...