Unless your house looks like the grid from Tron, your wireless routers and repeaters probably look pretty ugly and out of place. DIYer Bradley has a guide to hiding your repeater’s circuitry in something a little bit more attractive. More »
One of the ways Google tracks where you are for its location-based services is via a list of known wireless routers and access points. While that list doesn’t include personal information, if you’d rather Google wasn’t tracking your router or access point at all, there’s now an easy way to make that happen. More »
We noted earlier today that using an alarming name for your Wi-Fi network could be a useful addition to your existing security approach and keep your neighbours from trying to slurp. Here are a few of the most compelling names you could try. Are you willing to rename your network WeCanHearYouHavingSex? More »
We’ve seen that wireless alternatives don’t readily measure up to the NBN, but even if you are lucky enough to actually have an NBN connection, the equipment you use can make a major difference to throughput. Blogger and PC gear distributor Raaj Menon tested 10 routers on his trial NBN connection in Willunga, and found that ASUS and Apple gear delivered the best performance. More »
Internet data caps are a reality for most of us and can seriously suck. If you’re stuck with the limitation, the best thing you can do is monitor your usage to avoid overage charges or even getting cut off entirely. Here are a few options to help you keep track. More »
