For all of you do-it-yourselfers out there, the set-up process for a home wireless Internet connection has become easier and easier, over time. Thanks to advancements in technology – we’ve boiled down the process to seven simple steps will have your wireless Internet … [Read more...]
The Fix for Slow Wi-Fi
The center of your home's digital universe is your wireless router. Not the sexiest gadget in your house, but man, it’s not fun when it doesn’t work (or is painfully slow). Most people feel powerless when their connection slows to a snail’s pace: It’s not like routers have a … [Read more...]
How Does Wireless Internet Work?
Believe it or not, your wireless Internet connection has more in common with your microwave and car radio than it does with the rest of your computer. Let’s jump into it. The secret to wireless Internet is electromagnetic radiation. Everything you access on the Internet has travelled … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth vs. ZigBee vs. Z-Wave?
Ah, so you've heard of ZigBee? Perhaps you haven't, but the alternative means of Internet connection has been around for a long time. But first, before diving in the differences among each of these Internet protocols, let's define what they have in common. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee and Z-Wave … [Read more...]
5 Simple, Money-Savings Ways to Travel Abroad with a Smartphone
We all rely heavily the Internet for access to maps, travel guides, restaurant reviews, social media and other tools for travel, even in and around our home neighborhood. Unfortunately that data usage adds up – especially overseas. Rest assured, it is possible to travel abroad with a … [Read more...]