I ran into the situation recently where I had to run a wi-fi scan due to the fact some other routers near me were using a channel that was getting too choked up with traffic. On attempt to use NetStumbler with my Dell mini 10v, the software simply wouldn’t detect my wi-fi card at all. At this point I was forced to seek out an alternative. It had to be free...

Free is a relative term because it doesn’t necessarily mean "no money required". If to get the free access you must do something decidedly inconvenient, that costs you time and effort. But in these times, some are willing to be inconvenienced if it means saving a buck or two. Method 1: Hotel parking lot. Many hotels offer free wi-fi, and most...

When using your computer you’re obviously sitting down at a place dedicated to it. You most likely have a computer desk (or one that acts as such) and that’s where you do all your computer stuff. Periodically there will be times when you’ll want to access internet stuff elsewhere in the house or maybe even outside. Maybe you’re working in...

As you may or may not be aware, airlines have been testing out in-flight internet access for consumer flights. And you just had to know someone would start viewing porn while flying. Well, that didn’t happen. But the Association of Professional Flight Attendants thinks it could be a problem. Let’s put this into perspective for a moment. How STUPID...