Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Your old cable modem is hiding a secret diagnostic page your ISP doesn't want you to see

Old modems have a lot more going for them than it might seem ...
Mobile Internet Resource Center

Peplink’s New Flagship – Balance 310 5G Router Brings Wi-Fi 7, Increased Performance, and Much More!

Peplink today has launched the Balance 310 5G - a new flagship cellular router that packs a ton of features into a relatively ...
Forbes

GL.iNet Releases The World’s First True Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Most of the top surface of the Slate 7 Pro is taken up by a color touchscreen LCD which ...
Wired

Routers, Modems, and Why Knowing the Difference Is Crucial

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...
The New York Times

This AI Browser Changed How I Use the Internet

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Signe Brewster Signe Brewster is an editor covering technology. She’s tested ...
PCMag UK

The Best Wi-Fi Mesh Network Systems for 2026

Working from home by day, gaming and streaming by night? A mesh network system blankets your home with uninterrupted wireless ...
Android Police

I started using my phone's hotspot as backup internet, and it works better than I expected

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
Wall Street Journal

We’re Using So Much AI That Computing Firepower Is Running Out

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...
Seeking Alpha

L3Harris, Comtech introduce multi-orbit satellite modem for tactical use

The companies described the 5650C2/MP as an embeddable modem capable of connecting to satellites in different orbits, including medium, geosynchronous and highly elliptical systems. The device is ...
Game Rant

What Control Input Should You Use in Crimson Desert?

Marc Santos is a Guides Staff Writer from the Philippines with a BA in Communication Arts and over six years of experience in writing gaming news and guides. He plays just about everything, from ...
NPR

A college student's perspective on using AI in class

[Maximilian Milovidov is a freshman at Columbia University and a member of TikTok's Youth Council. He used a large language model to edit this essay for length and a human to edit for content. This ...