How to turn your smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot

How to turn your smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot: "If your Internet connection goes down, or you find yourself in a situation where a smartphone is your only connection to the web, turning it into a Wi-Fi hotspot will come in handy. The process is simple and straight-forward, but you still need to know where to go. Here's a look at how to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on Android, iOS and Windows Phone."



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22 Common Network Jargon Terms Explained

22 Common Network Jargon Terms Explained: "Computer networking is filled with jargon that isn’t self-explanatory. Here’s a quick overview of many of the terms you’ll see when you glance at the network status information on any device.

We’re definitely simplifying things a bit here — this isn’t an in-depth look at any one term."



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Why You Should Only Spend $500 on Your Next TV | Gadget Lab | WIRED

Why You Should Only Spend $500 on Your Next TV | Gadget Lab | WIRED: "Welcome to the awkward HDTV transitional phase. If you need to buy a new TV right now, what do you do? Bet big on an UltraHD TV and wait for 4K content to become as plentiful as HD? Splurge on an early-generation OLED, then kick yourself in two years when they become more affordable? Buy a massive, high-end 1080p set, then regret it when everybody flocks to your buddy’s house to watch Super Bowl 50 on his 4K OLED?"



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