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Linksys WET610N Entertainment Bridge And RE1000 Range Extender

I’ve been testing Cisco’s latest Wi-Fi products for a few weeks now, and they’ve really helped me get uniform wireless coverage all throughout my house. The two things I’ve checked out are the WET610N Dual-Band N Entertainment Bridge and the RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender.

September 15, 2011
Communicate

Optus Plans LTE For April Next Year

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Telstra’s already selling LTE devices. Vodafone’s announced it’ll have LTE by the end of the year. Optus isn’t in that much of a hurry; it’s just announced that its first LTE products will go on sale in April 2012.

August 12, 2011
Work

How To Escalate A Neighbourhood Wi-Fi Network Name War

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Readers have contributed lots of handy suggestions to our original list of 10 quirky Wi-Fi network names, but we were particularly impressed with this response to our original suggestion of “We Can Hear You Having Sex”. Where it will end is anyone’s guess though . . .Thanks Jakeys!

August 10, 2011
Work

10 Quirky Names For Your Wi-Fi Network

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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?

Work

Name Your Network Something Alarming To Discourage Neighbours From Using Your Wi-Fi

If for some reason you want to keep your wireless network open but don’t want unauthorised users connecting to your Wi-Fi, Digital Inspiration offers an ingenious tip: rename your network something most people will not likely connect to, like c:\virus.exe.

June 4, 2011
Work

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 Has Wireless Encryption

People who are security-conscious recommend that you always use wired keyboards when you’re typing in your passwords, bank account numbers and anything you wouldn’t want people to snoop on. Why? Because previous wireless keyboards transmissions were rather easy to intercept. Microsoft, though, has a solution with the Wireless Desktop 2000.

May 19, 2011
Work

How To Make Your Entire Home AirPlay-Compatible

Apple’s media-streaming technology, AirPlay, is a great way to stream devices across your home, but it only works on Apple-approved destinations out of the box. Here’s how to make your entire home AirPlay-compatible, so that whether you’re using Windows or Mac, Android or iOS, XBMC or another media centre, you can stream media seamlessly between each.

May 6, 2011
Work

Ask LH: Which Wireless Mouse And Keyboard Should I Use?

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Dear Lifehacker, I’m in the process of clearing up my workspaces both at home and in the office using a heap of your previous tips. One thing I’m looking at for a cleaner desk is wireless keyboard and mouse. Can you recommend what your picks would be? Rechargeable docks/cables would be nice, but not required. Cheers, Uncluttered Desk

March 17, 2011
Work

How To Ditch Slow Wireless Speeds And Go Completely Wired

Wi-Fi provides a convenient way to connect the computers in your home without dealing with the hassle of wires, but Wi-Fi is also slow and unreliable compared to a wired connection. Wireless may be the way of the future, but here are some of the best ways to go wired where it counts.

February 11, 2011
Fix

Set Up A Remote Music Alarm To Ensure You Get Up In The Morning

You’ve probably heard that the best way to actually stay awake and avoid snoozing in the morning is to actually require yourself to get out of bed to turn off the alarm, but putting an alarm far away can be less effective because it can be harder to hear. Setting up an alarm with remote speakers can solve both problems.

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