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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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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 »
Work

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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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 »
Work

Turn Your Windows 7 PC Into A Wireless Hotspot

2:00AM The How-To Geek | Everybody’s got a wireless network at home, but if you’ve ever wanted to get your iPod touch, iPhone or other wireless device connected but all you’ve got is a wired network at work, school or elsewhere, Windows 7 makes this process trivial. More »
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Enhance Your Wi-Fi Network Security

1:00PM Angus Kidman | Wireless networks free you up to use your laptop wherever you want at home, but they can represent a major security risk if you don’t set them up properly. Here’s some easy but often-neglected ways to enhance the security of your home (or office) Wi-Fi network. More »
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3G Broadband A Safer Choice Than Wi-Fi

4:00PM Angus Kidman | Many people choose 3G broadband for the convenience of almost-anywhere access, but there’s also another good reason to choose a mobile connection over the nearest Wi-Fi connection: security. More »
Travel

Adelaide Bus Gets Wi-Fi Service

11:00AM Angus Kidman | Queenslanders will be waiting a while for Wi-Fi on trains, and now Adelaide has stolen a jump on BrisVegas, rolling out a bus which includes free Wi-Fi services for all the passengers. More »
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Top 10 Tricks MacGyver Would Be Proud Of

2:00AM Kevin Purdy | When they draw up the Complete History of Lifehacking, Angus MacGyver will certainly merit a chapter. We pay tribute to the creatively can-do secret agent this week with 10 tricks that make extraordinary use of overwhelmingly common objects. More »
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The Definitive Guide To Finding Free Wi-Fi

2:00AM Gina Trapani | You’re out and about with your laptop and you’re in need of some fast internet connectivity. Here are some tried and true ways to find and get free Wi-Fi. More »