wi-fi

As 2024 rounds out, Microsoft has quietly (and sometimes loudly) dropped a suite of exciting new features into Windows 11. Now, if you’ve been camped out in tech forums or cautiously peeking through the patch notes after every update, you already know that Windows 11’s 24H2 release was, ahem...

Wi-Fi is the invisible lifeline for our digital addictions—whether it’s binge-watching Netflix marathons, intense online gaming sessions, or simply scrolling endless cat videos on YouTube. And yet, frustratingly enough, not all Wi-Fi bands perform equally. Enter the "Preferred Band" settings in...

Ever found yourself in an airport, a coffee shop, or any remote location where the Wi-Fi is either just a myth or downright miserable? Well, fear not! If you have a Windows PC, you can easily turn it into a mobile hotspot. Let’s explore how you can share your internet connection with nearby...

In the world where connectivity reigns supreme, understanding the status of your Wi-Fi can save you from hours of frustration. Windows operating systems, particularly in Windows 10 and 11, feature several distinct Wi-Fi connection icons that convey crucial information about your network...

As we increasingly rely on the internet for everything from work to entertainment, knowing how to connect to Wi-Fi networks efficiently is essential for all Windows users. Whether you're at home, working alongside fellow remote employees, or lounging at your favorite café, understanding the...

Many Windows 11 users have recently encountered the vexing “Wi-Fi adapter Code 10 error.” If you’re one of the frustrated individuals staring at error messages rather than Wi-Fi signals, fret not. Let’s explore some straightforward strategies to get your wireless connectivity back and running...

Following the recent Windows update on August 25-26, I've encountered a persistent issue with Wi-Fi connectivity. Despite holding a valid CompTIA A+ certification and executing a comprehensive set of troubleshooting steps, the problem remains unresolved. Here’s a detailed summary of my efforts...

As concerns over privacy and data security continue to escalate, it becomes increasingly important for users to take proactive steps in safeguarding their digital identities on all platforms. One effective method in Windows 11 to bolster your privacy is by randomizing your MAC (Media Access...

I have a CenturyLink modem/router and lots of IOT devices on my wifi network. One device (a pix-star picture frame) connects to the wi-fi but can't reach the internet. How can I troubleshoot this?

I am seeking help as networking is not my field. I have a Windows 10 Desktop and a Windows 11 Lenovo Laptop. Both are on the same WORKGROUP private network. My Desktop is hard wired to my Vodafone router and my laptop is connected to the same network by Wi-Fi. On my Windows 10 Desktop (under...

Hi, there! I have Windows 8.1 on my laptop Toshiba Satellite L 500. I hadn't been turning it for a while. Yesterday when I turned it on, I couldn't connect to my wi-fi network. During my multiple attempts to connect to the network, the following message appeared "Can't connect to this network"...

While my PC has sufficient internet connectivity speed to allow for seamless viewing of videos, podcasts hardly run at all. The audio just plays for a moment and then stalls. This is also causing the loading of the Steam game app to fail because it tries to automatically update immediately...

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Hello, When I click on the internet icon on the taskbar, I see about a dozen names of other people or companies. The box next to the names is checked off and it states "connected automatically". I am concerned about this. Should I? I unchecked the all the boxes but then all the boxes...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build includes a set of improvements that make browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator easier. This build includes a good set of improvements including new layout...

I am trying the find the correct way to play all sound on a HI-FI system. The HI-FI system that we have does not have anyway to plugin a connection. So the only option is to use the RF Antenna. Is there a way to so so from Windows with a built-in feature through WI-FI? Is there a dedicated...

Every once in a while I try the Google Chrome cast feature from several different Computers and it has never worked. I am able to cast from the windows feature but not from Google chrome. I also tried it from Mac O/S and also did not work. All give the same issue. Which is that no device can be...

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I've spent many hours trying to resolve this problem and desperately hoping someone can help - Please! My issue is that one of my laptops cannot access shared folders. The network uses a TPlink Archer C2300 router and I have a desktop PC running Win 7 connected to this by Ethernet. I also...

Hi Support, I have encountered a problem when using the Windows 10 Hotspot feature. When I connect to the hotspot using another Win 10 system everything works ok except it blocks the FTP protocol. I have an application that connects to my host provider using FTP, it has run with no problems...