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Just because everyone’s heard of Wi-Fi, it most certainly doesn’t mean that they know what WiFi is or how it works; in fact, most don’t even know what does WiFi stands for, let alone what all those numbers and letters represent. So keep reading to find out more about WiFi and how the wireless technology works so you can pick the best wireless router for your home or office.
Wondering about the new HD format called Ultra HD and what is 4k? No problem – we’ve got your answers. Here’s what you need to know.
Set to release on September 25th, the reveal of Apple’s hotly anticipated iPhone 6s and 6s Plus mobile phones has given rise to a whole new mess of confusing, often confounding leasing plans, contracts, and pay-to-own schemes. All the different prices, plans, and carriers supporting the 6s are enough to make our heads spin, so we decided to cut through the noise to find out once and for all who’s got the cheapest plan, and whether it’s better to lease or own.
The easiest way to describe a zero-day is to break it down into its component parts. We start out with “zero,” which is the number of “days” that a vulnerability in a popular piece of software or hardware has been known and has gone un-patched by the developers of the device or program that’s been exploited. A zero-day is a previously unknown threat, so there’s no patch to combat it.
Zero-days continue to represent one of the biggest thorns in the side of Internet security. Thorns that, while difficult to defend against directly, can still be avoided with a proper set of tools and techniques ready at your side.
With every fresh wave of new routers and networking equipment that hits the shelves comes the promise of a new age of functionality, usability, and security. Whether it’s the newest Nighthawk from Netgear or just another in a long line from Linskys, I’m always surprised at the bells-and-whistles companies can come up with.
But, despite continued innovation in the market, it’s becoming apparent that a change in how we protect home networks should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. Router makers need to step up their game if the wireless hardware of today is to protect us from whatever threats might show up tomorrow.
Another day, another temporary workspace set up at the local Starbucks. You’re a few hours into that latest screenplay, and as it does when the caffeine is flowing, nature calls, and the bathroom is just a short hop away. Upon returning to the makeshift desk at the corner of the coffee shop, your eyes dart from the table, to the counter, to the floor. Your heart drops into your stomach.
