Apr 02, 2009 -
I've done the old, desperate WiFi hunt, and it is not cool. I appreciate and try to seek out any tips on finding free WiFi, so if an iPhone app can do it — for free, no less — then I am downloading that sucker immediately.
WiFi Finder is a free iPhone App that finds the nearest available WiFi, but it's not just limited to finding free connections, because sometimes you're in such need that you don't care if you have to pay.
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Mar 24, 2009 -
If you have WiFi and live in an apartment building, you may notice there are lots of other WiFi networks visible on your network list (and naturally, your neighbors can probably see yours as well). Although this fact alone isn't dangerous, it can be if your own network isn't password protected. Leaving your wireless signal open could put you at risk of intruders illegally downloading on your bandwidth, stealing personal info, and even gaining access to your personal documents on your home computers and laptops.
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Mar 20, 2009 -
- If you need a new camera but don't want to pay an arm and a leg, Panasonic and Lumix have two great point-and-shoot ultracompact digital cameras for $220 and $230, respectively. — Crave
- Two designers whipped up a fake iMac, which mocks Apple's "the simplest Mac you'll ever use" logo. Their creation uses just three keys to operate.
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Jan 21, 2009 -
Ahh, I remember the good ol' days of searching for hot spots so I could log onto the Internet when I was away from home. Nowadays, I just use my 3G network on my iPhone to get me to where I need to go in cyberspace. But for those of you who don't have the wonderkid of cell phones (or a strong "legal" Internet connection at your house), you still may be left out in the cold.
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Dec 18, 2008 -
If you've ever been to London, you'll know what I mean when I say that Pret A Manger — the all natural food retailer — is so popular in the UK, that it's more prominent on street corners than Starbucks. When I lived in London I was a regular Pret customer at least a few times a week, so when I heard the news that they now offer free WiFi without any restrictions or obligations my love for the retailer grew stronger. What does this mean for customers?
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Dec 08, 2008 -
One thing that makes me happy is free WiFi in airports. Something that doesn't make me happy is when I have to pay $9.95 for one hour of Internet use in most airports across the United States.
Once in a while I'm fortunate to be armed with a wireless broadband card so I don't have to stress about whether or not an airport has free WiFi, but quite often, it's just me and an expensive connection.
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Dec 08, 2008 -
Maintaining a healthy, successful and mutually beneficial relationship with your WiFi connection can be a lot of work. In fact, it can feel a whole lot like your love life. My years of dating and battling my WiFi have taught me all about mixed signals, interference from third parties, the coveted honeymoon phase and eventually (or hopefully) that relationship pinnacle of a monogamous, working relationship that everyone can smile about.
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Nov 24, 2008 -
OK, I promised you a full recap about my event-filled Saturday — the flight, the WiFi test drive, and the YouTube Live Event — and here it is! Testing out Virgin America's first WiFi enabled plane with Gogo Inflight Internet among other tech enthusiasts was a rush in itself, but heading to the first official YouTube Live event here in San Francisco was icing on the cake to a spectacular day.
To see how I made out with the Gogo WiFi service during the flight and to see some YouTube Vlogging stars and celebs I ran into at the event, check out my slideshow!
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Nov 22, 2008 -
I've got quite the geeky day planned, and I had to share my excitement with guys! First, I'm packing my bags and heading to San Francisco International Airport to board a Virgin America plane — I'm not really going anywhere, per se, but the short flight will be showing off GoGo's new in-flight WiFi! Then afterward, drum roll please — I am hitting up the YouTube Live event!
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Last year around this time, I brought you a list of some airports in the US that offer free WiFi. Since many of us will be traveling this holiday season — with laptops and cell phones attached at our hips — it's helpful to know which airports won't be charging hefty rates for Internet use.
Many new airports have been added to the WiFi FreeSpot directory, so I suggest heading on over the site to see if the airports you'll be visiting this year will give you net access for free.