A new version 2 of the wireless HDMI dongle from Microsoft has been released. This is the second generation and it basically lets you broadcast an image from a computer or phone onto any device that supports HDMI and treat it like a secondary monitor. This is a Miracast device, Miracast is a protocol for transmitting… Read More »
Adding wireless to a TV is a low cost option for most any TV made in the last five years. All that’s required is a standard HDMI Video in. Adding wireless to a TV gives the ability to stream from other devices such as a smartphone or tablet straight to the TV. There are several options… Read More »
If your laptop WiFi is lacking or simply needs better wireless distance then there are many products to wade through. To keep it all simple we will break down the basics and show our picks for WiFi boosters. To improve your laptop WiFi signal there are two options to choose from. 1… A wireless booster 2…… Read More »
Wireless-N may seem dated with the new Wireless-AC able to move data faster, but Wireless-N has advantages some over 802.11AC. The firsts advantage is the ability of Wireless-N to work in the 2.4 GHz range. A signal can carry farther on the 2.4Ghz frequency the 5 GHz. 802.11AC only work in the 5 GHz range.… Read More »
The Etekcity AC1200 model# CF-912AC is a low cost 802.11ac dual band USB 3.0 WiFi adapter. We got our hands on one and tested it out. The dongle itself is USB 3.0 about the size of a flash drive. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with 2.0 so any USB slot will work. USB 3.0 transfers… Read More »
The TP-LINK Archer T8E AC1750 is a mid range PCI Express Dual Band WiFi card for high speed data transfer. PCI Express wireless cards are built for those who don’t have a wired connection and but still want a good internet speed. While USB WiFi adapters are good and have their place as many gamers know they can… Read More »
External USB WiFi adapters are a easy solution to give a computer wireless internet capability. Setting one up is easy and usually Plug and Play as long as it matches the correct version of Windows installed. A WiFi adapter also called a dongle simply plugs into a USB port and transmits a WiFi signal. Wireless… Read More »
When it comes to gaming a wired connection is always preferred over WiFi but is not feasible in many cases. If you find yourself in a scenario were only a WiFi connection can be used than not to worry as there are many USB adapter options. First lets break down what makes for a good USB… Read More »
The Xbox 360 is showing its age but is still used by millions of gamers worldwide. One of the problems the Xbox 360 has always had is no built-in WiFi, except the Xbox Slim. The Xbox Slim is the only Xbox to come with built-in WiFi while all the others need a dongle/adapter. Microsoft has… Read More »
*This post contains affiliate links which at no cost to you allows us earn a commission on product purchases. I bought a Alfa AWUSO52NH with high hopes it would be a good dual band Kali Linux adapter. In the past I have used the Alfa AWUS051NH with some limited success. Read the review here. I… Read More »