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Get 802.11ac Wi-Fi Smart with “Dummies”
The “Internet of Everything” is exploding all around us, and Wi-Fi is the essential link that connects it together. HD movies and videos, gigbyte photo and music collections, extreme games… digital...
View ArticleExperience the New 802.11ac Wi-Fi in 90 Seconds
Meet the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi. It’s a gamechanger for Wi-Fi connectivity with up to 6x faster speeds and 3x more capacity than 802.11bgn. See how next-gen 802.11ac Wi-Fi impacts consumer experiences with...
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Intel® Wireless-AC: A new standard in speed & connectivity
Were you aware that a new Wi-Fi standard is being implemented across new devices and routers? If you’re like many people, you probably think Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi. But behind the scenes, an...
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Intel Wireless-AC: Why the New Standard Matters
The last time wireless standards were upgraded was with 802.11n Wi-Fi in 2007. The old standard was great for home use where one or two laptops were connected to the network. But things have changed....
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Are You Equipped With the Right Wi-Fi?
So, you’re ready to purchase a new computer. First, you’re likely going to want to review the processor to decide how powerful you want your machine to be. Intel® Core™ i3, i5, and i7 processors come...
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It’s the Throughput, Stupid!
In the real world, wireless networks (and wired networks for that matter) don’t perform anywhere near their raw theoretical speed or maximum data rate touted in product marketing because Wi-Fi is (as...
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5 Easy Wi-Fi Shopping Tips
Admit it: you don’t think about the type of wireless technology inside a new device when shopping. It’s okay! Or rather, it was. A new wireless standard, 802.11ac, is rolling out to consumers,...
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It Takes Two to Wifi
At the center of any Wi-Fi network is a device called an access point (AP). The AP connects Wi-Fi devices (laptops, tablets, phones, etc.) to the broadband link to the Internet. Many households may...
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Will Wi-Fi Connect The Internet of Things?
The phrase seems to be everywhere technology is considered — the Internet of Things (IoT) — a simple description for a vast and uncharted world of devices that will soon be sending and receiving data...
View ArticleModern Families Need Modern Wi-Fi
It’s a Thursday evening. You’re on the computer, catching up on tasks and work correspondence. Your spouse is on a tablet device, keeping in touch with family and friends over video chat. Your youngest...
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WiGig Docking — The First Step to an “All-Wireless Everything”
Is your business prepared for the next wave of tech challenges brought on by the consumerization of IT? Consumer adoption rates for new technology have far outstripped the enterprise, which means your...
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Say ‘So Long’ To Buffering with Wireless-AC
New wireless-enabled 802.11ac devices are leaving their predecessors in the dust. Data transfer rate comparisons between 802.11ac and 802.11bgn show big improvements in the newer technology. Keeping Up...
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Upgrade Your Wireless & Love Your Roommates Again
If you’re like most college students living off campus, you probably have a few roommates. Roommates are great — until they do something annoying, like leaving their dishes in the sink, or worse, hog...
View ArticleLook Ma, No Wires
Evolving wireless technology may soon provide users a truly wire-free computing experience. With advances in wireless charging and data transfer capabilities, you’ll soon be able to remove all the...
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If it Computes, it Connects
Today’s digital life is all about wireless connections. We increasingly depend on this wireless technology to connect our lives. Our cloud-based computing demands more from Wi-Fi connections than ever...
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Small is Beautiful – Introducing the Intel® Core™ M Processor & Intel®...
Computing just got a whole lot smaller and quieter — fanless, to be precise — with the new Intel® Core™ M processor. This new 14 nanometer processor pushes the envelope in thinner and lighter device...
View ArticleBuzz Building Around New Wireless Technologies
New wireless announcements this week at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) have the tech community energized. Live demonstrations of seamless docking with WiGig as well as wireless charging are fueling...
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802.11ac Wi-Fi: Full Bars For Everyone
Until recently, 802.11n wireless was great for home Wi-Fi. However, as we add more devices and users to our networks, we get slower individual connections due to increases in bandwidth demand. 802.11n...
View ArticleIf 802.11ac Wi-Fi Is In Your iPhone, Shouldn’t It Also Be In Your Laptop?
Following in the steps of other major mobile device manufacturers, Apple has finally included 802.11ac wireless technology in the iPhone 6. Faster wireless connectivity is always a good thing, but if...
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The 802.11ac Wireless Home Is A Happy Home
The fast-approaching “Internet of Things” is already placing unforeseen burdens on older wireless access points. Now that almost every new device has some kind of wireless connectivity, it’s becoming...
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Buying A New Device? Don’t Get Shortchanged On Your Wireless Speeds
Even with new 802.11ac wireless technology available to device manufacturers, many companies are still putting older, slower 802.11bgn wireless cards in their devices. From laptops to smart TVs, it’s...
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Free Wi-Fi Calling Is Here — Is Your Router Ready?
With more and more mobile device manufacturers including Wi-Fi call capabilities in their products, and major mobile carriers competing to offer free Wi-Fi calls, now is a good time to familiarize...
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802.11ac in the Enterprise — A True Productivity Boost
As the enterprise integrates BYOD and mobility strategies, the burden placed on wireless access points in companies has increased exponentially. In the past, employees connected to wireless networks on...
View Article“Wireless” Vs. “Wire Free” — Uncompromised Productivity
Advances in technology have produced a comfortable wireless computing experience that allows us the ability to move beyond the tethers of Ethernet cables, but we still have a few more steps before we...
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5 Tips For Boosting Wi-Fi Performance
Setting up a fast, stable Wi-Fi network in your home can be the difference between smiles and frowns. Speakers, TVs, gaming consoles, printers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and a plethora of...
View ArticleCable ISPs Vs. Mobile Carriers: Untangling the Future of Wi-Fi
Despite the advances in cellular data transfer speeds and coverage, Wi-Fi continues to be the primary hub for mobile device data. In addition to being the dominant method of connectivity for current...
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Tightening Security In Your Home Wi-Fi Network
With new data breaches popping up in the news on a regular basis, it’s no secret that there are people exploiting network vulnerabilities when they find them. Large companies and credit card...
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Intel 2-in-1s: Powerful Performance, Maximum Mobility
2-in-1 devices offer the productivity of a laptop and the flexibility of a tablet in one unique piece of hardware. When you combine the fast, innovative Intel® Core™ M processor with the...
View ArticleUnwiring the Last Bastion of Wired Connectivity: The Desktop PC
For years, the desktop tower was a symbol of technological superiority — a pillar of processing power, storage capacity, and memory. In the past, everything that happened on a computer happened on a...
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Holiday Laptop Shopping Guide: Don’t Get Duped Into Outdated Wi-Fi
New products mean new technologies, right? Not necessarily. Even though laptop manufacturers could be utilizing 802.11ac Wi-Fi (which is 3x faster than 802.11gbn), many continue to stuff slow, outdated...
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Better, Faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi is Here — Shouldn’t It Be In Your New PC?
Many manufacturers are still putting outdated 802.11bgn wireless technology in new devices despite the fact that the technology is almost 8 years old and has since been replaced by 802.11ac Wi-Fi,...
View ArticleMeeting the Wi-Fi Demands of a Mobile-First Generation
As new mobile devices and laptops increasingly support fast 802.11ac wireless, the demand on institutions to keep up by delivering better wireless speeds and capacities has dramatically increased. The...
View ArticleAll Wi-Fi is NOT the Same
What you don’t know about Wi-Fi could cost you when you buy a new 2-in-1. If your new device doesn’t include the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi, you won’t be able to take advantage of incredible new speeds and...
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Intel® DRS — No More Wi-Fi Trouble For International Travelers
If you travel internationally, you may be familiar with difficulties associated with connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wireless standards and regulatory requirements differ from country to country, and...
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Cordcutters Rejoice — Intel® Wireless Docking Is Here
Let’s face it — cords aren’t cute. Every time you connect your laptop or 2-in-1 to your external display you spend precious time fumbling around with clumsy cords or rummaging around in a bin full of...
View ArticleConsumers Dictate the Growing Importance of Hotel Wi-Fi
At the end of 2014, Marriott and the American Hospitality & Lodging Association made waves by petitioning the FCC for the right to block personal Wi-Fi hotspots at their venues. The backlash was...
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Intel Launches New Site For All Things Wireless
It’s time for consumers to stand up and demand nothing less than the fastest and most reliable wireless technology in new devices. Intel’s new wireless site offers a wealth of information on the...
View ArticleFinding the Hidden Treasure in Your Next Laptop
I went on a field trip this weekend to some big box retailers in search of a new laptop. As the sales person was asking questions and promoting various machines, I asked a simple question: which...
View ArticleMeet 3rd Gen Intel® Wireless-AC 8260 (2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi) for Windows 10
The Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 is Intel’s 3rd Generation 802.11ac, dual band, and 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® 4.2 adapter. It’s engineered to deliver lower power consumption1, improved RF...
View ArticleMeet the New 2nd Gen Intel® Wireless-AC 3165 (1×1 802.11ac) for Windows 10
The Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 is Intel’s 2nd generation 802.11ac, dual band, and 1×1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® adapter. It’s engineered to be faster, stronger, greener than the previous gen Intel...
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