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How To Share Your Cell Phone Data Plan for Wireless Internet Access on Your Laptop Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Use the data plan on your Android smartphone or iPhone for internet access on your laptop. Both the iPhone and Android smartphones have a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot feature so you can share your data c...
Android Tethering Apps - Free and Inexpensive Apps to Tether Your Android Phone and Use It As a Modem Created: Sunday, December 19, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Use your Android phone as a modem with one of these tethering apps you can download from Android Market.
How to Use Your Android Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot for Your Laptop and Other Devices Created: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Learn how to share your Android phone's data connection wirelessly with up to 5 other devices at the same time by turning your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Cool Tech Gifts for Women - Gift Ideas for Mother's Day and Other Holidays Created: Sunday, April 24, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
A selection of cool tech gifts for women. Gift ideas for birthdays, Mother's Day, and other holidays for the modern woman.
Top Online Storage and File Syncing Services Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Find out which is the best online storage service for your needs: an overview of Google Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, Box, and more cloud services in this guide.
How to Tether Your iPhone and Use It as a Wi-Fi Hotspot Created: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Learn how to share your iPhone's data connection wirelessly with your computer and other devices at the same time by turning your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot using Personal Hotspot.
How to Make Your Cell Phone Battery Last Longer Created: Monday, April 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Improve your cell phone's battery life and keep your phone from dying on you when you need it most with these basic settings and top tips.
What Is Tethering? Created: Friday, April 09, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Tethering enables you to go online from your laptop or PDA using your cell phone as a modem. Find out more about the pros and cons of tethering.
How to Get 4G or 3G Internet Access on Your Laptop Created: Sunday, April 03, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Learn how to get high speed wireless internet access on your laptop or notebook - an overview of 4G and 3G mobile solutions.
How To Find the Best Smartphone Apps - iPhone or Android Apps Recommendations for You Created: Friday, September 10, 2010 Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tips and resources for finding the best or personally recommended iphone or android apps.
The Best Free iPad Apps for Work and Productivity Created: Sunday, March 18, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012
You just got a new iPad, congratulations! There are a ton of free iPad apps that can make you more productive and help you in your work, from to-do apps to office suites. Here are some of the best ..
Favorite iPad Apps for Productivity Created: Sunday, March 18, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012
What are your favorite iPad apps that help you get work done?
Ultrabooks Under $1000 - Light and Thin Laptops for Less Than $1000 Created: Sunday, March 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Here's a roundup of the stylish, superthin Ultrabook laptops priced at under $1,000.
All About Ultrabooks - Super-Thin and Lightweight Laptops Created: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Updated: Sunday, March 04, 2012
Ultrabook laptops are a new class of affordable, sleek, and super-thin laptops, which makes them ideal for your mobile computing needs.
How To Use Your Cell Phone As A Modem - Tethering Your Cell Phone To Your Laptop Created: Friday, April 09, 2010 Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012
If you have a cell phone or smartphone with a data plan, you may be able to use it as a modem for your laptop computer. Find out how to tether your cell phone to your computer so you can access the..
The Best Cheap Laptops - Top Laptops Under $500 Created: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Updated: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Want to know what are the best laptops you can buy without spending a lot of money? Here's a selection of cheap but reliable laptops that are great for work and play that you can buy for under $500..
Selecting a Laptop - How to Decide Which Laptop You Need Created: Sunday, November 27, 2011 Updated: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Information you need to know to select the correct laptop for your mobile computing needs.
Best Laptop Bags for Men Created: Sunday, February 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 05, 2012
View a hand-picked selection of stylish and functional laptop bags for men, from briefcases to backpacks and messenger bags.
Laptop Bag Buyer's Guide - Buying a Laptop Bag Created: Sunday, December 11, 2011 Updated: Sunday, February 05, 2012
This laptop bag buyer's guide can help you select the right laptop bag to suit your needs.
How to Avoid Data Charges on a Prepaid Cell Phone Plan Created: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Save your mobile minutes with this trick, which will make sure your apps will only connect over Wi-Fi rather than use your prepaid minutes.
How to Change Your APN Settings on iPhone, iPad, or Android Created: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Edit the APN and carrier settings on your iPhone, iPad or Android device for troubleshooting or to avoid data charges.
What Is an APN? Created: Monday, December 12, 2011 Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Your cellphone's APN setting determines how your phone connects to your wireless carrier for data. Learn more about the Access Point Name and why you might want to change it.
Set up a Wi-Fi Connection Created: Monday, December 27, 2010 Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Learn how to setup and configure a Wi-Fi Connection
How to Send Large Files for Free Online - Best File Sharing Solutions Created: Sunday, October 16, 2011 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Have a large file you need to send someone or make available for others to download, but not sure which of the many options to use? Here's a look at the different types of file sharing solutions an..
How to Avoid Data Roaming Charges Created: Thursday, April 01, 2010 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Using a data-enabled cell phone abroad--or even domestically sometimes--can be very expensive. Avoid the surprise of a hefty phone bill when you get home with these suggestions.
What Is Roaming? Explanation of Data Roaming Fees Created: Sunday, January 15, 2012 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
What is roaming and how do data roaming fees work? Find out in this quick overview.
How To Monitor Your Mobile Data Usage Created: Monday, March 07, 2011 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Monitor your data usage on your mobile phone or device with these apps and tools
How to Make International Calls While Traveling: Comparison of Using Your Cell Phone Abroad, Renting Mobile Phones, and More Created: Friday, July 02, 2010 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Find the best way for you to make international calls while traveling: pros and cons of using your cell phone overseas, renting a mobile phone, renting a sim card for your phone, and more.
International Mobile Broadband: Prepaid Internet Access for Laptops Created: Thursday, July 01, 2010 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Get high speed wireless Internet access on your laptop in countries around the world by using one of these international mobile broadband rental companies.
Mobile Internet Access Comparison: 3G, Wi-Fi, and Other Internet on the Go Options Created: Friday, May 14, 2010 Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Which Internet on-the-go option is best for you? Compare the pros and cons of using mobile broadband Internet service, wi-fi hotspots, cell phone tethering, and cybercafes.
How to Double Your Internet Speed with One Simple Settings Change Created: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012
For a 50% to over 100% improvement in your internet connection speed, all you need to do is modify one setting on your router or computer. In five minutes you can have much faster internet access.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - Automatically Configure Your Wi-Fi Network with WPS Created: Sunday, January 23, 2011 Updated: Sunday, January 08, 2012
Definition and examples of WPS, Wi-Fi Protected Setup - for automatically configuring your wireless network.

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