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 ...
ConsumerAffairs

Can Security Cameras Work Without Wi-Fi?

Fi? Most home security cameras are Wi-Fi enabled, but some work without Wi-Fi. Local storage, wired and cellular cameras ...
CNET

Best Family Phone Plans for 2026

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...
AeroTime

Southwest Airlines debuts Starlink inflight Wi-Fi connectivity

The first Southwest Starlink-equipped Boeing 737-800 (registration N8543Z) operated a flight between Dallas-Love Field (DAL) and Albuquerque (ABQ), New Mexico. In February 2026 the low-cost carrier ...
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I fixed my home's Wi-Fi dead zones with a phone I'd thrown in a drawer

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating ...