Tag: cellular

Wi-Fi Done Right @ The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok

In the past, I have written about the woes of international travel when it comes to keeping connected online with many hotels choosing to slug guests heavily for Wi-Fi in rooms with little or no coverage in common areas of the hotel. Yes, I can hear some of you crying that being on holiday should …

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Mark a Wi-Fi Network as Metered Under Windows RT

One very handy feature in Windows RT is its ability for apps to be more sensible about their network usage through awareness of metered connections. Most often these will be cellular connections (i.e. 3G or 4G dongles) but sometimes they can be Wi-Fi connections such as a cellular hotspot with Wi-Fi. By default, Wi-Fi networks …

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Cellular Data Options for Microsoft Surface

With a pre-order for the Microsoft Surface locked in I have been considering how to get cellular data working in a convenient and efficient manner. So far, I have come up with the following options: 3G USB modem Pros: removes the need for an independent modem and power supply, no need for new hardware (already have …

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Keeping the Family Connected in Transit

As someone who does undertake several long haul drives every year (usually between Sydney and Melbourne or Sydney and the Gold Coast) it is handy to be able to maintain an internet connection for all of my devices while in transit. For instance, my iPad doesn’t work that well in regional areas given that it …

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Blocked From Sale in Australia and a Possible Workaround

Today, there have been numerous stories on various Australian news sites about Apple blocking Samsung from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 for various patent infringements. Of course, the immediate effects for consumers is that they cannot buy the device within the country and businesses such as carriers and technology shops are unable to sell the …

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Save Android Device Battery Life When at Home on Wi-Fi

Here’s a quick tip for those of you with Android devices. You might be able to boost your battery life by changing your Wi-Fi sleep settings. You can look at the available settings by going into “Settings” then “Wireless & Networks”. Make sure that Wi-Fi is enabled in this screen and then tap on “Wi-Fi …

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The Network or the Device – Where is the Fault?

Last year, I wrote an article on Wi-Fi speeds in the household and what you can check to get the most from your devices and your network. In similar vain, problems with connectivity and performance on mobile networks can be caused by many things including the device itself. I thought I would share one such …

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Save Battery Life on Android – Turn Off Unused Radios

Leading on from yesterday’s article, sometimes you need to be a real power miser if you are nowhere near a power socket or you have forgotten your charger. I’m sure many of us have undergone the humiliating scrounge  around the office begging for a charger. Worse still, there are people that will simply help themselves …

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