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Cracking Open the 2011 Barnes & Noble Nook e-book reader (Wi-Fi)

June 8, 2011 8:22am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the 2011 Barnes & Noble Nook. Inside the touchscreen e-book reader, he found chips from TI, SanDisk, Samsung, and Lattice.

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Five free wireless networking tools

June 25, 2012 10:40am PDT

Monitor, secure, and optimize your Wi-Fi network with the help of these handy apps.

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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone

March 4, 2011 12:54pm PST

Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.

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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer

January 25, 2013 1:58pm PST

Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.

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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection

September 20, 2012 6:09am PDT

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.

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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac

June 18, 2013 11:55am PDT

The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.

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How to configure ACS 5.2 for 802.1x authentication on a Cisco switch

April 13, 2011 10:50am PDT

These screenshots cover the basics of configuring ACS 5.2 for 802.1x authentication on a Cisco switch. Brandon Carroll presents this as a method for dealing with the explosion of consumer devices...

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Five free tools for managing your wireless network

June 25, 2012 10:39am PDT

Monitor and analyze Wi-Fi networks, improve performance, and identify problems with the help of these free tools.

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Five useful tips for your Samsung Galaxy S III

November 1, 2012 7:46am PDT

Jack Wallen provides five useful tips for using the Samsung Galaxy S III.

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How to side-load apps on your Android device

July 18, 2011 8:40am PDT

Donovan Colbert offers a how-to guide for backing up an application from one Android device and side-loading it onto another.

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Get the most out of Bluetooth on an Android device

April 22, 2011 6:32am PDT

The Bluetooth feature on Android devices can enhance your mobile computing experience. Learn how to manage Bluetooth on an Android phone or tablet.

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Configuring Wireless settings via Group Policy

February 24, 2009 1:30pm PST

Wireless networks can be very convenient for businesses as they eliminate reliance on Ethernet cabling. Using Active Directory and Group Policy to configure and support Wireless in the enterprise...

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10 tools to connect to wireless networks in Linux

July 14, 2009 12:31pm PDT

Mobile Linux users have a variety of options when it comes to wireless connectivity tools. Jack Wallen outlines some of the best choices to help you find one that will work for you.

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Configuring the Cisco 871W wireless router: SOHO setup

August 4, 2006 7:00am PDT

Working with the Cisco 871W wireless router will help expand your knowledge of a broad range of Cisco devices. We're kicking off a series of tutorials based on this router with a look at how to...

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10 things you should know about VoIP over wireless

August 6, 2007 6:44am PDT

This information is also available as a PDF download. Voice over IP (VoIP) can provide substantial savings on your telephone service by allowing you to use an IP network to make phone calls...