Articles by Emil S.
Are the iPhone 4 and 4S 4G Phones?
Published: April 11, 2020, 2:52 p.m. in iOS, Internet Speed, Internet Connection, iPhoneThe iPhone 4 was released less than a year before the first 4G network rolled out in Europe. By the time 4G became a thing in the US, many started referring to it and the iPhone 4S as 4G phones, but are they 4G? Neither the iPhone 4 nor 4S are …
Continue readingA Guide on Changing DNS Servers in Windows
Published: April 10, 2020, 11:47 a.m. in How-to, DNS, Home Networking, TutorialDomain Name System or DNS is one of the essential facets when it comes to the Internet. DNS makes sure that the Internet works smoothly as well as user-friendly. It pulls up the information which users need quickly and efficiently. In layman’s terms, the DNS is like the phonebook for the …
Continue readingSyncing your Iphone Over Wi-Fi
Published: April 6, 2020, 9:02 a.m. in WiFi / Wi-Fi, iOS, Tutorial, iTunes, iPhoneApple is on top of this innovation as it allows users to sync data from an Apple device (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) to a computer if both are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This has originally been done via a USB cable that connects the iPhone to the …
Continue readingWhy Do Wi-Fi Connections Drop?
Published: April 5, 2020, 1:44 p.m. in Networking, WiFi / Wi-Fi, Network IssuesThere are numerous reasons why your Wi-Fi connections get a weak signal all of a sudden, the connection drops off, or you may even lose the connection for a while. Here is a list of some of the most common reasons why Wi-Fi connections drop and the solutions that you can do to fix …
Continue readingHow to Set Up Your Wireless Network at Home
Published: April 5, 2020, 1:43 p.m. in Router, How-to, Home Networking, Wireless Network, ModemSet Up Your Home Wireless Network To be able to set up your home wireless network, you will be needing a wireless router, a modem, two Ethernet cables, and a laptop or PC. Once you have gone through this checklist and made sure that you have all the equipment you need, …
Continue readingHow to enable Safari Pop-up Blocker
Published: April 5, 2020, 7:12 a.m. in How-to, Windows, Browser, macOS, Safari, iOS, Pop-UpThe Safari browser from Apple offers a pop-up blocker for Mac and Windows platforms. It is also present in iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). Blocking Pop-ups for Mac Platforms For Mac computers, the Pop-up blocker is available via the Web content section of Safari’s settings. Choose Safari then Preferences from the menu located …
Continue readingA Guide on Changing Your Homepage in Safari Browser
Published: April 4, 2020, 1:46 p.m. in Browser, macOS, Safari, iOS, TutorialIf you have a favorite webpage and want it opened whenever you open and window or tab in your web browser, it launches Safari, this article is for you. You can select any page and display it when you launch your Safari browser. For example, if you usually start your …
Continue readingWhat Is a Wi-Fi and How does it Work?
Published: April 4, 2020, 1:40 p.m. in WiFi / Wi-Fi, Internet, Internet ConnectionA lot of people believe that Wi-Fi is an acronym. They think the terms mean wireless fidelity. This is a mistake since Wi-Fi is not even an acronym. And although it is often used as a synonym for wireless, this is wrong since wireless is a much broader term. Wi-Fi is the wireless …
Continue readingWireless Protected Access 2 (WPA2): An overview
Published: April 4, 2020, 6:43 a.m. in Networking, Reviews, WEP, WPA2, WPAGenerally used on Wi-Fi wireless networks, the WPA2 or also known as Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, is a technology for the security of your system. WPA2 was developed from the technology of WPA and designed to replace the previous and less secured WEP. Since 2006, it has been used in …
Continue readingVerizon's Domestic & International Roaming Plan.
Published: April 4, 2020, 6:02 a.m. in Reviews, Verizon, Roaming, Mobile PhoneMost mobile service carriers (like Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and others) issue maps showing the areas wherein you can avail of their services. More to the point, that is their mobile network, including affiliated local mobile carriers that allow you to use data, text, and make/receive calls. You can go to …
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