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SlingPlayer iPhone App Gets Go-Ahead To Stream Over 3G
2:30AM Kevin Purdy | If you’ve got a SlingBox and an iPhone, you could previously fork over another $37 to get the SlingPlayer app and watch your home TV and recordings … over Wi-Fi, which kind of defeated the whole purpose of mobile watching (aren’t you usually home already when you’re on Wi-Fi?). More »
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Make A USB Printer Wireless With A Print Server
12:30AM Kevin Purdy | Your home may be set up for wireless internet, streaming and file sharing, but try telling your printer that. If you’re stuck lugging your laptop to a USB connection, a wireless print server may be a worthy purchase. More »
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Crack A Wi-Fi Network’s WEP Password With BackTrack, The Video
10:00AM Adam Pash | Last summer we detailed how to crack a Wi-Fi network’s WEP password using BackTrack. Now video blog Tinkernut revisits the subject with a great video step-by-step of the process. More »
Travel
LaptopFriendlyCafes Finds Great Wi-Fi Spots Worldwide
12:00AM Kevin Purdy | Not every coffee shop is friendly to laptop toters these days. Then again, some are absolutely great to set up inside. LaptopFriendlyCafes.com lists more than 300 places around the globe that have plugs, Wi-Fi, 3G, and, oh yes, coffee. More »
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11:03AM Angus Kidman | A 3G broadband connection is often useful, but by nature restricted to a single PC, and sharing it can get complicated, especially if different operating systems are involved. The MiFi gadget makes that task easy, converting your 3G connection into a wireless signal on a battery-powered device. More »
MiFi Makes Sharing 3G Easy
11:03AM Angus Kidman | A 3G broadband connection is often useful, but by nature restricted to a single PC, and sharing it can get complicated, especially if different operating systems are involved. The MiFi gadget makes that task easy, converting your 3G connection into a wireless signal on a battery-powered device. More »
Work
Use Your PSP As A Wi-Fi Scanner
1:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | While having a netbook slightly decreased the hassle of whipping out your laptop to check for wireless nodes, it’s still a pain. If you keep your PSP in your gadget bag, put it to work as a Wi-Fi scanner. More »
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Connectify Restores Wi-Fi Hotspot Powers To Windows 7
3:00AM Kevin Purdy | Windows: Windows 7 was supposed to have some rather cool Wi-Fi sharing tools installed, the kind that would let other devices and computers jump onto one computer’s ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. A free Connectify beta brings that helpful feature back. More »
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3:00PM Angus Kidman | At Lifehacker HQ, we’re all about wireless broadband as a solution for travellers. But sometimes a Wi-Fi network ends up looking like a better choice, even if you have to pay for it. More »
What Drives Your Choice Of Wi-Fi Versus 3G?
3:00PM Angus Kidman | At Lifehacker HQ, we’re all about wireless broadband as a solution for travellers. But sometimes a Wi-Fi network ends up looking like a better choice, even if you have to pay for it. More »
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New Wi-Fi Tech To Turn Every Gadget Into A Wi-Fi Access Point
4:30AM Adam Pash | BusinessWeek reports that by the middle of next year, a new Wi-Fi technology called Wi-Fi Direct will turn enabled gadgets into access points “able to create wireless connections with other Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets or broadband modems within a radius of about 300 feet [90 metres]“. More »
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9:00AM Angus Kidman | There’s plenty of ways to access free Wi-Fi, but a new one is always welcome, so a promotional campaign from ANZ to offer freebie access in some cafes and other locations is good news for road warriors. More »
Free Capital City Wi-Fi Courtesy Of ANZ
9:00AM Angus Kidman | There’s plenty of ways to access free Wi-Fi, but a new one is always welcome, so a promotional campaign from ANZ to offer freebie access in some cafes and other locations is good news for road warriors. More » 