Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, October 3, 2017 Not All Ethernet Cables Are Equal Wired connections, which use Ethernet cables, are generally faster and have lower latency than Wi-Fi connections. But, just as modern Wi-Fi hardware has advanced, modern Ethernet cables are capable of communicating at faster speeds. For a typical home network, this isn’t a really big… Continue reading Not All Ethernet Cables Are Equal: You Can Get Faster LAN Speeds By Upgrading
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How Do You Safely Add Insecure Devices to a Home Network?
By Akemi Iwaya, HowToGeek.com, November 8, 2016 Is there a safe way to add those devices to a home network? Whether we like it or not, there are just some devices in our homes that are, and always will be insecure. Is there a safe way to add those devices to a home network without… Continue reading How Do You Safely Add Insecure Devices to a Home Network?
How to Use Android’s Wi-Fi Assistant to Keep Your Phone Safe on Public Networks
By Cameron Summerson, HowToGeek.com, October 13, 2016 Public networks are inherently insecure If you aren’t using Android’s “Wi-Fi Assistant”, you should. It automatically secures unsafe public wireless networks by using a Google VPN, so attackers can’t access your data. Wi-FI Assistant was originally released with Project Fi, but now it’s available for all Nexus devices running 5.1 and above (in these countries).… Continue reading How to Use Android’s Wi-Fi Assistant to Keep Your Phone Safe on Public Networks
Google adds Three network to Project Fi's family to improve international speeds
By Paul Miller, The Verge.com, July 12, 2016 Project Fi is already good for international travelers. The flat rate of $10 per gigabyte (the same price for using data at home) is better than what you typically get charged by a US carrier when you’re out of the country. But truly “pro” travelers with capable… Continue reading Google adds Three network to Project Fi's family to improve international speeds