How to extend your Wi-Fi network with a power line adapter. Power line adapters are a cheap and easy way to create a wired network throughout your home, and some models include Wi-Fi capability. I recently installed the latter variety in the form of the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT and now have a strong Wi-Fi reception in every corner and both floors of my home. Like most power line kits, my TP-Link kit includes two adapters: one that plugs into the wall and connects via Ethernet cable to my Wi-Fi router and another that I plugged in upstairs that broadcasts a wireless signal.
The two adapters were paired out of the box as their own secure Wi-Fi network, but I didn't want a second Wi-Fi network that I would need to switch to when I was upstairs. Instead, I wanted to give my existing Wi-Fi network greater range. According to TP-Link's instructions, I could hit the WPS button on my router and the Wi-Fi Clone button on the second adapter to set the adapter's settings to my router's network name and password. Cnet. Wireless audio has been around for years, but in 2015, we saw a big spike in systems and products using Wi-Fi, instead of -- or in addition to -- Bluetooth. It makes sense, after all: Wi-Fi generally offers better sound quality than Bluetooth, while allowing the same basic convenience of using a smartphone, tablet or PC as a remote control to browse your music collection -- or an online subscription or radio service such as Spotify, Pandora or many others. Sonos has long been the king of the hill in Wi-Fi audio, and -- indeed -- it continues to go from strength to strength, with its focus on usability and support for online music services.
The company's new Play:5 speaker sounds great, and while a little on the pricey side, it's the best Sonos speaker yet by far. Meanwhile, Sonos added native support for Apple Music, bringing its total number of music services close to four dozen. But Sonos wasn't our favorite product this year, at least in terms of bang for buck. Before you buy. Windows 10 tips and tricks.
Millions of users have upgraded to Windows 10, and now the challenge is figuring out how to use it. Microsoft's flagship operating system combines elements of both Windows 7 and 8.1 but adds a few new places and interfaces as well. To check your network connections, for example, or to see a list of installed programs, the route may be unfamiliar. So if you're lost in Windows 10 right now, let us draw you a map.
Navigate the new Start menu and Cortana Windows 10's Start menu uses elements from both Windows 7 and Windows 8. The biggest change from Windows 7 is the pane of tiles on the right-hand side. You can also "Turn live tile off. " However, you can't create a taskbar shortcut for Cortana (Microsoft's Siri-like search assistant). Locate programs and the Control Panel In Windows 7, you go to Add & Remove Programs to uninstall software or to see how much space an app takes up or when you last used it. That's no longer the case in Windows 10. Virtual desktops Tweaking the Action Center.
Activate Windows’ hidden, master admin account | Series | Windows Secrets. Windows’ user rights can be confusing and frustrating. Whether signed in with an administrator-level user account or evoking the Run as administrator setting, you can still run into insufficient-rights warnings. But Windows’ built-in, separate Administrator account gives you unfettered access to virtually all parts of your system setup — once you know how to access it. Many Windows users don’t know this account exists, primarily because it’s usually hidden and inactive by default. Here’s how to enable the “master” administrator account — and use it to streamline heavy-duty system repairs, problem-solving, and maintenance tasks in Win8, Win7, and Vista. One master account to rule them all Most operating systems have some sort of special-purpose master account: one that lets you control the OS with virtually no restrictions.
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The usual, free workaround is to burn those tracks to a CD, pop that CD back into the computer and have iTunes copy the songs as regular, unlocked MP3 or AAC files. But that takes time, leaves you with lower audio quality than what Apple, Amazon and other stores sell now, and won't work if your computer, like most laptops, lacks an optical drive to burn CDs. One of those, the $24.99/year iTunes Match, provides your easiest exit from DRM. It may be easier to check your DRM-free harvest on another computer you own. How To Build A Tin Can Waveguide WiFi Antenna. Wanting to increase the range of your WiFi signal is almost like a rhetorical question for all those technology enthusiasts out there.
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But sometimes things go wrong. First of all: Don’t panic! In contrast to iOS, Android is a rather open operating system which makes fixing a soft-bricked device sometimes really easy. This guide will take you through the standard steps to get your tablet or phone back running. You can revive your device as long as it is only soft-bricked! What’s the difference between a hard and a soft-brick? Before we get started I quickly want to discuss the difference between a soft-bricked and a hard-bricked device. It does not turn on anymore ANDYour computer / Mac does not recognise it anymore In contrast to that, a soft-bricked device is only half-way dead.
The easiest fix: Use a toolkit for your device Make sure to check the XDA-Forums if there is a toolkit available for your device which might make the recovering process far easier. 1. 1. 2. How to Back Up Stuff on a Samsung Galaxy Tab. A backup is a safety copy of information. For your Galaxy Tab, the backup copy includes contact information, music, photos, video, and apps you’ve installed, plus any settings you’ve made to customize your Tab.
Copying that information to another source is one way to keep the information safe in case anything happens to your Galaxy Tab. Yes, a backup is a good thing. Lamentably, there’s no universal method of backing up the stuff on your Galaxy Tab. Your Google account information is backed up automatically. To confirm that your Google account information is being backed up, heed these steps: At the Home screen, touch the Apps Menu icon button. Beyond your Google account, which is automatically backed up, the rest of the information can be manually backed up. A backup of the data stored on the Galaxy Tab would include all data, including photos, videos, and music. Home networking explained, Part 1: Here's the URL for you.
Editors' note: This story was originally published on December 9, 2014, and has been updated with additional information. Do you know that Wi-Fi and Internet are two different things? That's true, Wi-Fi is just a wireless method for devices in a local network to connect to one another using a router and share a single Internet connection, if there's one. Then what is a local network, you ask? And what's a router for Pete's sake? Well, if you're having a hard time with these basic terms, you're reading the right post. Advanced and experienced users likely won't need this, but for the rest, I'd recommend reading the whole thing. 1. A wired local network is basically a group of devices connected to one another using network cables, more often than not with the help of a router, which brings us to the very first thing you should know about your network. Router: This is the central device of a home network into which you can plug one end of a network cable. 2.
Basic terms Wi-Fi standards 3. 4. How to build your own computer. This is the third and final part of CNET's guide to building your own computer. Make sure you have read part one and part two before proceeding. Having all these small and expensive parts sitting in front of you may look like a daunting task, but in reality the setup process, while long, is relatively simple. Having tools like a box cutter, scissors, zip ties, and a screwdriver by your side will only make the process that much quicker.
The most important task, and I cannot stress this enough, is to ground yourself. This can be done by touching the metal on your case. You should also work on a non-conductive surface, such as a wood table, or even consider wearing an antistatic wrist strap to ensure that you don't accidentally fry your new components. In short, be sure to use common sense when handling your system. With that said, let's get started. External build Step one: Motherboard We are going to begin with the motherboard. Step two: CPU Step three: RAM Internal build Step four: Power supply.
TiVo Roamio Pro - Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) For some time now, TiVo has been trying to become a whole-home entertainment solution. With the all-in-one TiVo Roamio Pro DVR, it has done just that. Though I don't know that it's wise to name a product after something that has an indelible relationship to a tragedy, the company's newest DVR goes hard-drive-to-hard-drive with Dish's Hopper with Sling , offering lots of tuners, tons of storage, and options for sending content to other rooms without buying additional DVRs.
It also makes it easier to load up your mobile devices (at least, iOS ones for now) with recordings. The Roamio boxes further sweeten the on-demand video pot with a heavy dollop of online video options, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube, meaning you can jump to those services -- and search them -- without having to switch the input on your TV. Unlike the Hopper, the new TiVo won't automatically skip ads or record every prime-time network show, but at least you can use it with your current cable service. Holy $#! All categories. PlayBook App Manager. 50 essential Chrome tips. Home networking explained, part 6: Keep your network secure. The Best System Tweaker for Windows. How to Set Up Your Own Private Cloud Storage Service in Five Minutes with OwnCloud. Home networking explained, Part 5: Setting up a home router.
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