Category: Routers

We’ve been hearing a lot about Wi-Fi 7, the next-gen wireless standard, of late, and one of the bits of chatter was worrying – namely that Windows 10 users may not get the benefit of these faster wireless speeds. Fortunately, we can now put paid to any notion that Windows 10 users will be left […]

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Well, Amazon has just made our Christmas shopping lists a little bit easier – at the tech giant’s Devices & Services event it announced updates to pretty much all of its biggest tech products, while also introducing some new ones like the new Amazon Echo Hub and the temptingly cheap Fire TV Soundbar. Aside from […]

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Amazon’s Big Devices event 2023 revealed the latest in gadgets, new tech, and smart devices from the tech giant, but one of the biggest announcements was the eero Max 7, its first Wi-Fi 7-ready mesh router system. A mesh router is meant for larger spaces that require even Wi-Fi coverage, as it consists of a […]

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Passwords seem to be the modern version of the medieval hairshirt. Of course, they help with security, just as the best antivirus software or the best firewall software does – but that doesn’t make them any less frustrating. They seem to exist as an irritant to today’s online life. You want access to your PC? […]

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Scientists have engineered a technology that lets people read letters and see objects through walls using Wi-Fi signals. The system, developed by researchers with UC Santa Barbara, traces the edges of objects on the other side of solid barriers, including English letters of the alphabet. In one experiment, for example, the team used the technology […]

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A new cyberattack that is being called WiKI-Eve has been observed stealing certain passwords over Wi-Fi with a 90% success rate in most modern routers built since 2013. The attack exploits a vulnerability in the beamforming feedback information (BFI) technology that has graced our routers since the introduction of 802.11ac, otherwise known as Wi-Fi 5. […]

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During the September 2023 Apple event, we finally got our first official look at the new iPhone 15 line.  As predicted we’ve got four models, the base iPhone 15, the bigger iPhone 15 Plus, the more powerful iPhone 15 Pro, and the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro Max for people who want a large phone and […]

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One of the best VPN services on the market, ExpressVPN adds advanced security protections on its Windows app with the latest update.  Launched in January last year, Threat Manager is a useful malware and ad-blocker tool designed to help users boost their digital security even more. And, while the feature was already available on iOS, […]

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Hackers may be able to launch two novel types of attack by exploiting weaknesses in programmable metasurfaces – a technology that will become key in the rollout of 6G networks. Programmable metasurfaces are electromagnetic surfaces designed to integrate into everyday objects like wallpaper or window glass and aim to optimize communication channels.  This technology could […]

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The internet is a virtual minefield of hazards, and you need to protect yourself. VPNs continue to increase in popularity, and many users are turning to the best VPN services as a way to keep their communications secure and to protect their privacy. VPNs aren’t just for helping defend yourself when using insecure public Wi-Fi, […]

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