How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

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Running Windows 98 On The IPAQ IA-2 Internet Appliance

Devices that were limited to only run a web browser were relatively common around 2000, as many people wanted to surf the Information Super Highway, but didn’t quite want to get a regular PC ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Want to set up Windows like a power user? Start with these 4 tools

Set up a new Windows PC faster with these command line tools that install apps, improve usability, and remove everyday ...
Make Tech Easier

Why a Travel Router is the Best Investment for Your Next Trip

The public Wi-Fi is putting your data at risk. Use a travel router to create a private, secure, encrypted connection for all your devices.
CNET

Slow Your Roll. Wi-Fi 7 Is Fast, but Only These Devices Work With It

You'll need Wi-Fi 7-enabled devices to fully take advantage of Wi-Fi 7 speeds. Wi-Fi 7 devices will let you use features like ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Wi-Fi bridging and headless server config: 6 advanced uses for your PC's empty Ethernet port

The sysadmin's guide to repurposing an RJ45 port ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Releases Built-In Internet Speed Test to Select Windows Insiders

When you click on this new option, Windows 11 opens the default browser and loads up an Ookla-powered Speedtest experience. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...
NPR

There's an internet blackout in Iran. How are videos and images getting out?

Iranian authorities have implemented a near-total shutdown of the internet in a crackdown on widespread anti-government protests, but a sliver of the population is keeping in touch with the outside ...
BGR

You Can Use Your Old Phone As A Router - Here's How

Over the last couple of years, it has become pretty much standard for phone brands to do an annual launch of new devices. Naturally, these come complete with the latest hardware and software ...
Forbes

Microsoft Updates Windows To Stop You Using Chrome—Here’s The Problem

Major surprise in Microsoft Vs Google stakes. Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update. But that’s not the surprise. It ...
Entrepreneur

How I Turned My Internet Browser Into a $30 Per Hour AI Marketing Assistant

Most entrepreneurs are drowning in prompts — and still broke on results. Because the real bottleneck isn’t “better ChatGPT tricks.” It’s having a system that turns research into actions and actions ...