Although public Wi-Fi networks are readily available in most places, there are times when people need to use mobile data. Often, we may not get a strong enough signal on a 4G or 5G network. You can get around this problem by manually switching your phone to a 2G or 3G bandwidth. Android users can […]

Carrier redundancy refers to having more than one carrier at a time as a means of backup connectivity. If one carrier experiences an outage, then the second carrier comes online to pick up the connection. Network redundancy means having more than one type of connection available at one time. Normally, this means having a ground-up […]

While faster than 4G LTE, 5G has to function in addition to 4G LTE connectivity, meaning having both on at the same time can rapidly drain your battery. Many mobile devices these days support 5G technology and have it on by default, but not every area is covered by 5G. If you’re in an area […]

Just because a connector fits your device doesn’t mean you should use it for charging. Unlicensed third-party cables might damage your mobile phone or computer. Also there is a more subtle risk of quicker-than-normal battery degradation through fast-charging. All batteries lose their ability to hold a charge over time, but high-voltage charging may accelerate this […]

Device fingerprinting can track devices over time, based on your browser’s configurations and settings. Because each browser is unique, device fingerprinting can identify your device, without using cookies. Since device fingerprinting uses the characteristics of your browser configuration to track you, deleting cookies won’t help. Device fingerprinting technologies are evolving and can be used to […]

If you have a phone that supports mmWave 5G (e.g., iPhone 12 and later) along with an ample data plan, it can be a good alternative to public Wi-Fi hotspots in dense areas. Not only is it much faster, but it’s also more secure, since there isn’t the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks. Just be mindful […]