Since the inception of modern day wireless networks, we have used the IEEE given name. Now, thanks to the WiFi-Alliance we have a new naming scheme. 802.11-Wi-Fi 0 2.4GHz Only 802.11a-Wi-Fi 1 5GHz Only 802.11b-Wi-Fi 2 2.4GHz Only 802.11g-Wi-Fi 3 2.4GHz Only...
Fun little hidden fun by the Ookla developers. If you have an iPhone, download the SpeedTest.net app by Ookla. Open the app and hold your finger on the Go button for a while. Wait. Seriously just wait. If you wait you will find out where the name Ookla came from and...
In honor of National Coffee Day, here are a few facts about coffee. Water is the most important ingredient. Bad water equals bad coffee.The darker the roast the less caffeine. The bitter taste does not indicate the caffeine content.Making a great cup of coffee is...
You can’t say, “everyone does things they regret in high school and that should not be held against anyone”. While at the same time warning teens to not post things on social media because it could come back to haunt them later. Welcome to the...
Little known fact, the 802.11ac your fancy wireless router includes only works in the 5 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz band does not support 802.11ac and defaults back to 802.11n. What does that mean? You will only possibly experience the max advertised speeds less than 100...
Maybe Netflix will make a documentary about burning Nikes in a camping stove bought from Dick’s Sporting Goods while drinking Starbucks brewed with a Keurig bought from Target. Then after the burning everyone can grab a Budweiser from a Yeti cooler. These boycotts are...
If you think Apple is intentionally making it harder for law enforcement to gain access to an iPhone, you don’t understand Apple. Apple’s decision here is to protect the customer data, any way possible. If they see a possible vulnerability, they fix it. If it happens...
