Networking

If you think your WiFi is slow, it's time to check on what version your router is currently running. The latest WiFi standard dubbed 802.11ay aims to push the boundaries of wireless connectivity even further that its predecessor 802.11ad aka WiGig (Wireless Gigabit). And if you have... Read More

A fast Internet connection is a requirement in today’s world. As the globe quickly heads towards a completely online society, with entertainment, communication, service delivery and business conducted on the internet, you can not doubt it if someone finds life hard to live without a connection. And... Read More

Majority of the computer peripherals connect to the computer using USB cables. These include: mouse, keyboard, external flash drive, external hard drive among others. Many computer manufacturers however do not clearly mark which versions the USB ports your machine have. Versions of USB ports There... Read More

Imagine this scenario: you have your broadband router in the reading room and a smart HD TV in the living room. Your smart TV also isn't wireless-enabled, so the only way that you can enjoy TV on it is to use an Ethernet cable from... Read More

I have to admit, this is a situation I find myself in way more than I should. In my defense, sometimes I just don't get the notification from my internet service provider politely reminding me to pay up in time to avoid being disconnected. Also,... Read More

Linking two PCs and getting them to communicate with each other is commonly done via wired (Ethernet) cables, or using other networking devices such as hubs, switches, or routers. Though common, they often it requires a bit of extra work like firewall configurations and the... Read More

Every computer or device on a network has to have an IP address for communication purposes. An IP address is an identifier for your computer or device on a internet or your office network, more like a physical address. Having an IP address allows a... Read More

You don't have a flash drive to share files between PCs? That's a no biggie. Nearby Sharing is a Windows 10 feature which makes use of Bluetooth and a peer-to-peer WiFi connection to beam any file, image or URL link to another computer rocking Windows... Read More

Personal WiFi Hotspots are meant to be exactly that, personal. But we don't live in a perfect world. Time and time again we find ourselves having to share our connection with others. While most people are considerate and do just what they need, others get... Read More