Why you should use a VPN with public Wi-Fi hotspots

While a public Wi-Fi hotspot can be convenient, it may still be a security risk. Here's why you should use one of the best VPNs for Mac while on public Wi-Fi.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 10

How to fix weak Wi-Fi on a M4 Mac mini when connected to a drive or dock

Sporadic reports on social media are talking about how hooking up an external hard drive to a New Mac mini is dramatically cutting Wi-Fi speeds. Here's why it's happening, and how to reduce the impact of it, or stop it entirely.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 22

How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests

Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 11

Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chips probably won't make it into the iPhone 17

Apple probably won't be using in-house Wi-Fi chip designs in its 2025 iPhone lineup, with industry sources claiming it will too hard to reach the goal in the next two years.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 8

iOS 17 Wi-Fi issues related to past or present beta installs

Some iPhone users are encountering Wi-Fi issues in iOS 17, but it appears to be a problem mostly limited to current and previous beta participants.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

Caltech may finally settle $848 million patent case against Apple

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has disclosed that it has reached a potential settlement over its years-long dispute with Apple and Broadcom over the use of Wi-Fi patents.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

Your next Wi-Fi router could be a light bulb thanks to the new LiFi framework

LiFi has been around for quite some time, but it hasn't quite hit the same household name status as WiFi. That may change now that it has an industry standard.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 8

Apple on the hook for $1.1 billion in Caltech Wi-Fi patent case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Caltech's Wi-Fi patents, and after a decade-long legal battle, Apple is finally on the hook for the billion-dollar verdict.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

Biden administration: Apple & Broadcom should quit stalling and pay Caltech $1.1 billion in damages

Following Apple and Broadcom's $1.1 billion combined loss in court, the US Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to block the pair's attempt to invalidate Caltech's patents at the core of the suit.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 17

How to get Apple TV & HomePod working in hotels

You should bring creature comforts if you're stuck in a hotel for a long period of time. Here's how to get going with an Apple TV, HomePod, or both while working in a hotel.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

How to save iPhone battery by automatically turning off Wi-Fi in iOS 16

You can have your iPhone turn off Wi-Fi by itself, or change just about any setting, whenever you leave home or come back. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to fix Wi-Fi 6 problems on Mac mini by splitting your SSID

There can be many reasons why your Mac isn't connecting to Wi-Fi properly, but some issues can be fixed by altering your router's 2.4GHz and 5GHz settings.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Apple pauses in-house Wi-Fi chip development

Shifts in internal development priorities have caused Apple to indefinitely suspend the development of its own Wi-Fi chips for future iPhones.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 9

How to find your Wi-Fi password in Settings for iOS 16

If you need the Wi-Fi password for a connection you use but can't remember it, here's how you can quickly see it on your iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Atlas 6 Dual-Band mesh review: a beginner-friendly way to add mesh networking to your home

Cover up to 6,000 square feet in reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi with the Linksys Atlas 6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 6

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