[ We have tested some other routers we like and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above but are worth considering. Vodafone Pro II from £39 a month: Folks in the UK looking for a new internet service provider (ISP) should check out Vodafone’s Pro II. While ISPs … Read more
[ Sick of slow, expensive, or unreliable internet service? You probably are. Internet service providers (ISPs) came second to last in a study of customer satisfaction by industry in the US last year. For most folks, internet service comes into the house via cable, and choices are limited. But with mobile carriers rolling out fast, … Read more
[ There are few things more frustrating than trying to work, game, or stream a movie and experiencing stuttering, pausing, and other unstable behavior due to a dodgy internet connection. Even if your Wi-Fi signal is strong or you’re using a wired connection, you can still experience hiccups due to the irritating phenomenon of packet … Read more
[ ANDROID lovers can look forward to a mega Wi-Fi connectivity upgrade and faster 5G on their next smartphone. Qualcomm – the company behind new Manchester United shirt sponsor Snapdragon – has announced a series of big tech boosts expected to start appearing in devices later this year. 1 Latest upgrades utilise a lot of … Read more
[ THERE’S nothing worse than buffering and Wi-Fi troubles when you’re trying to watch TV. Connection woes can affect any device, not just your Amazon Fire TV Stick. 1 Moving your router can improve Wi-Fi signals generallyCredit: Getty And there are several objects around the house that can pose a problem for Wi-Fi signals to … Read more
[ The PlayStation Portal is a unique device. Designed to give you remote access to your PS5, it’s a powerful streaming gadget that lets you take your favorite games with you while away from the big screen. Equipped with a massive 8-inch LCD screen and capable of playing games at 60fps in 1080p, it’s one … Read more
[ The mobile app has a wealth of options, and the web interface is even more in-depth. It’s easy to split bands or set up a guest network. I also found that the app recognized most devices correctly (sometimes, it’s difficult to identify devices from the attributed hardware names in router apps). And there’s support … Read more
[ THERE are many tips to boost your iPhone battery but turning off things like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth won’t make a difference. Some hacks are simply a myth and are just wasting your time. 1 Leave the Wi-Fi onCredit: Getty And others can actually do quite the opposite, draining your power sooner. Here are some … Read more
[ A LITTLE-KNOWN Wi-Fi issue might be weighing on your smartphone’s battery life, according to tech experts at Norton. If you wrestle with your Wi-Fi on the regular, and suffer with a fast-draining battery – there is a fix you need to know. 1 A Samsung user on Reddit discovered this several years ago, when … Read more
[ You’ve got plenty of options: Take a look at the Linksys AC1900 ($99, Amazon) or the Netgear EX7300 ($88, Amazon). Make sure the maximum supported Wi-Fi standard (e.g., 802.11ac) matches that of your router so you get as speedy a connection as possible. 7. Use Your Electrical Wiring TP-Link Powerline Photograph: Amazon An alternative … Read more
