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Linksys WES610N Entertainment Bridge and RE1000 Range Extender
I've been testing Cisco's latest Wi-Fi products for a few weeks now, and they've really helped me get uniform wireless coverage all throughout my house. The two things I've checked out are the WES610N...
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Maryfi Is a Free Software Router for Windows 7
Windows: Remember Microsoft's Virtual Wi-Fi project for Windows 7? Well the project is officially dead, but the source code is still available, and free application Maryfi takes advantage of this to...
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DroidSheep Brings Firesheep-Like Session-Hijacking to Android Devices
Android: It was only a matter of time before an app like previously mentioned Firesheep came out for mobile devices to further prove how insecure many popular sites are. Like Firesheep, DroidSheep...
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Clear Your Obstructions; Even Moving and Breathing Affect Wi-Fi Signals
We've talked about plenty of ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal and expand coverage, but science news blog New Scientist points to a study conducted at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City that has...
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Hack Your Apple TV, Watch Sports Online, and Cut the Cord Around Your Home
On this week's episode of Lifehacker, we're cutting the cord. We'll show you how to wirelessly sync music to your iOS or Android device, hack your Apple TV for more cable-free TV watching, make your...
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Another Bonus iOS 5 App: Airport Utility
Controlling your wireless network no longer requires a computer. Apple's dropped another app surprise this morning: an iOS Airport Utility. Change your passwords, reset your routers, update...
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iOS 5 Synchronization Speed Tests: Is Wi-Fi Syncing Worth It?
One of the big new features in iOS 5 is liberation from your sync cable. Now, you can sync your music, movies, and apps all over Wi-Fi—albeit a bit slower than over USB. How much slower? We put it to...
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Create a Wi-Fi Challenge Question, Scare Off Leeches, and Other Clever SSIDs...
Your Wi-Fi network's name (called your SSID) identifies your router so you know which network to connect to, but considering how often smartphones pop up connection notifications, your network's name...
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Winamp for Android Updates, Now Syncs with Macs Wirelessly
Android: Previously mentioned Winamp for Android unveiled a number of updates this morning, including a new Winamp for Mac Sync beta app that extends wireless music and video sync to Mac users, access...
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Kick Other Devices off a Wi-Fi Network with WiFiKill on Android
Android: We heard about WiFiKill a while ago, but it just seemed too, well, evil to write about until now. The app disables the connection of other devices on the same Wi-Fi network; essentially you...
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How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WEP Password with BackTrack
You already know that if you want to lock down your Wi-Fi network, you should opt for WPA encryption because WEP is easy to crack. But did you know how easy? Take a look. More »
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How to Stop Your Smartphone from Constantly Tracking Your Location
Your smartphone tracks your location for all sorts of useful things—driving navigation, updating the weather forecast, and even live traffic updates. However, if you'd rather not have Google and Apple...
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How to Make the Most of Airplane Wi-Fi and Never Pay Full Price Again
Getting online while on a long flight can mean the difference between a fun flight and endless boredom. That said, it can be a little pricey and doesn't always work as well as you'd hope. Here's how...
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New Android Market Leaks, Adds Auto-Update by Default and Update Over Wi-Fi Only
Android: Google is rolling out a new version of the Android Market to select phones with the ability to set all apps to update automatically by default, only update over Wi-Fi, and automatically add...
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Hotspot Shield VPN for iPhone Offers Secure Browsing and Email on the Go
iOS: Previously mentioned VPN service Hotspot Shield can already encrypt your browsing and keep you safe when using public Wi-Fi on your computer, but this morning the service announced a new mobile...
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4sqwifi Uses Foursquare to Map Locations that Offer Free Wi-Fi
iOS: If you're traveling and need to find a wireless network that you can use to log in to your VPN and check email, pull up a car reservation, or verify a hotel booking, 4sqwifi is a new iPhone app...
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Netspot for Mac Makes Diagnosing Wi-Fi Signal Problems Quick, Easy, and Free
Mac: Everyone has decent Wi-Fi signal when they're sitting in the same room as their wireless router, but what about across the apartment, or in the basement? If you think you should have signal but...
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How to Live Without a Jailbreak in iOS 5
iOS 5 has still yet to get an untethered jailbreak, and unfortunately, a tethered jailbreak is kind of a bummer. Although iPhone hackers are making progress, it still may be awhile before an official...
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Wi-Fi PC Sync Makes Sure Your Android Phone Can Connect to Any Network Your...
Windows/Android: Traveling and connecting to new wireless networks on your desktop is one thing, but if you also travel with your Android phone and want to use those networks on your phone, Wi-Fi PC...
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How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WPA Password with Reaver
Your Wi-Fi network is your conveniently wireless gateway to the internet, and since you're not keen on sharing your connection with any old hooligan who happens to be walking past your home, you...
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