NYC’s public Wi-Fi network nixes deal to bring TikTok to ‘every street corner’

New York City’s public Wi-Fi network has nixed a controversial deal with Chinese-owned TikTok to bring the service to “every street corner” after a Post inquiry and as congressional scrutiny over the app rages. The planned partnership between the tech firm Intersection and LinkNYC was designed to allow TikTok’s “Out of Phone” service — which … Read more

What Is Packet Loss, and How Do You Fix It?

There are few things more frustrating than trying to work, game, or stream a movie and experiencing stuttering, pausing, and other unstable behavior due to a dodgy internet connection. Even if your Wi-Fi signal is strong or you’re using a wired connection, you can still experience hiccups due to the irritating phenomenon of packet loss. … Read more

The 5 best Wi-Fi adapters for PC in 2024

Whether you’re designing it yourself or getting a pre-built PC, it can be easy to get a computer and realize that it doesn’t have a native Wi-Fi adapter. Or, maybe it does, but you’re internet speeds are getting faster, game downloads are getting bigger, you’ve already upgraded your router and need an adapter to match … Read more

How to find your printer IP address and WPS PIN

A printer’s IP address is a group of four sets of numbers separated by periods that allows wireless access to your printer’s settings and information via a web browser. A WPS PIN (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an eight-digit number that lets you connect your printer to the Wi-Fi network without a password. At some point … Read more

Wi-Fi not working? How to fix the most common Wi-Fi problems

Casezy/Getty Images Wi-Fi problems can strike anyone at any time, no matter how much networking experience you may have. But if you’ve not come across a particular Wi-Fi issue before, there’s no need to worry if you don’t know how to fix it. All you need are the right tools and a few tips, and … Read more

How to tell if someone is using your Wi-Fi and kick them off

Do you need a new router or is someone outside of your household using your Wi-Fi without you knowing? There are lots of possible reasons behind a slow internet connection (and solutions), but if you think someone is stealing your Wi-Fi, you’ll need to know how to confirm if that’s happening and how to stop … Read more

Here’s how to choose the right printer to buy in 2024

Alan Truly / Digital Trends When you’re shopping for a printer, you want good value, reliability, and great quality at an acceptable price. Our list of the best printers available is a good place to start. If you know your budget is tight, you might want to check out some of the best low-cost printers … Read more

How to extend your Wi-Fi range with another router

Wi-Fi makes it easy to connect your laptop, smartphone, gaming console, and more to the internet without the need for pesky cables. However, folks with large homes that span multiple floors have probably run into reception issues in rooms far away from the router. Wi-Fi routers work best across short distances – meaning far-flung rooms … Read more

Android fans set to receive major upgrade to turbocharge Wi-Fi and 5G on their next phone

ANDROID lovers can look forward to a mega Wi-Fi connectivity upgrade and faster 5G on their next smartphone. Qualcomm – the company behind new Manchester United shirt sponsor Snapdragon – has announced a series of big tech boosts expected to start appearing in devices later this year. 1 Latest upgrades utilise a lot of AI … Read more