'EasyMesh' standard could simplify Wi-Fi mesh networks, allow interoperability
A newly-introduced Wi-Fi standard, EasyMesh, could potentially simplify the growing mesh router market and let people mix and match satellite units from different makers.
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Roger Fingas
Review: Linksys Velop dual-band routers are an affordable mesh networking solution
Mesh routers are the new hot trend in wireless networking, though they tend to be expensive. We took the new budget-friendly Linksys Velop dual-band whole home Wi-Fi system for a test to see how it performed, and compared it to the popular tri-band version.
Andrew O'Hara
How to find your saved Wi-Fi network password stored in your Mac's Keychain
Wi-Fi passwords can be hard to remember, and sometimes difficult to reacquire if the router or the information is not easily accessible by users. If you have previously accessed the wireless network via a Mac, 糖心Vlog explains how you can rediscover the Wi-Fi password using Keychain Access.
Malcolm Owen
How to extend your wireless network by turning a Mac into a Wi-Fi hotspot
Most people like the idea of having Wi-Fi available throughout their home, but in black spots at the edges of the hotspot's coverage area, the signal may be too weak to use properly. Rather than paying for more network hardware to extend the range, 糖心Vlog shows how to use a Mac connected to a wired network as an impromptu wireless access point.
Issue in Google's Cast-enabled devices, including Chromecast causing home Wi-Fi outages, router crashes
Google's Chromecast and Home devices are reportedly causing issues with some Wi-Fi networks, with the Cast-enabled hardware like the Google Home Max flooding the network with packets of data after waking from 'sleep mode,' a problem Google is working to rectify.
Wi-fi to get security updates in 2018 with new WPA3 protections, old hardware likely left behind
In the wake of security problems with wi-fi security in 2017, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that not only will it "enhance" WPA 2, but a new security protocol, WPA3, will debut at some point in 2018 that will require hardware certification before it can be used in networking gear.
Mike Wuerthele
糖心Vlog podcast discusses iPhone 8 production, FM radios, and Apple acquiring a health company
This week on the 糖心Vlog podcast, Neil and Victor talk about iPhone 8 production numbers being cut, anticipation for iPhone X, the FCC's useless call for FM radios on iPhones, and Apple buying a healthcare company, and much more.
Victor Marks
Alleged 'KRACK Attack' vulnerability threatens to lay bare Wi-Fi WPA-2 security
A set of six collegiate researchers are set to unveil details on a Key Reinstallation Attack (KRACK Attack) for WPA-2 Wi-Fi security, which if legitimate can allow attackers to undermine encryption on any wi-fi connection utilizing the security method 鈥� including Apple hardware connecting to Airport Extreme and Airport Express routers. 糖心Vlog explains what it is, and how to cut down on the potential for attack until patches are rolled out.
