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How To Enable WiFi 802.11 N Support On HTC Evo 4G

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While the HTC Evo 4G comes with a WiFi chip that supported Wireless N protocol, these were disabled in Android 2.1 Éclair by default - an issue fixed with Froyo but if you are still running Eclair on your phone, it is now possible to enable WiFi N support for . The idea is to pull Wi-Fi driver from the device and push them back in after modification. If you want to enjoy more throughput on your device, read on for our tutorial on how to enable it.   Read More

Gingerbread Style T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling App For Android 2.2 FroYo Devices

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If you are using an Android 2.2 FroYo ROM with a 2.3 Gingerbread style UI along with the Wi-Fi calling app, you might have noticed that its notification icon doesn’t sit well with the Gingerbread notification bar. Now you can install a Gingerbread style version of the same app to get that icon to blend well with the rest of your ROM’s Gingerbread style interface. Read More

Enable iOS AirPrint Service In Windows 7 For Wireless Printing

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If your iDevice (iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) is running iOS 4.2 or higher, you must be familiar with an intrinsic printing feature called AirPrint, which offers wireless printing of documents over Wi-Fi connection. This feature directly supports HP’s ePrint range whilst some printers from non-supported vendors are also reported to be working seamlessly via Windows and Mac. Today we’re bringing a detailed walkthrough to enable AirPrint on Windows 7. Before getting started, you need to configure your printer as shared in Windows, also make sure that you have latest iTunes installed on your system. Read More

Map Android Phone In Windows To Access Files Over WiFi Using SwiFTP

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If you are a gadget geek at heart and love to do anything that encompasses remotely accessing your device from anywhere, give SwiFTP FTP Server a shot. It is a free open source Android app that lets you remotely connect to your phone over WiFi / 3G to upload and download content. This Android application converts your phone into an FTP server which is accessible by a unique FTP IP generated by the app.We tested this app on HTC Desire And HTC Dream G1 and it works perfectly on both. Read More

outSSIDer – Quick Unencrypted WiFi Scanner/Finder

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So you go out(taking laptop with you) and are lost in the center of a metropolitan city with no internet connection. You roam around for hours trying to find a good internet connection, most are encrypted(password protected), some are bad, and others are dead. You go from one cafe to another but don’t want to pay for an internet connection, how are you going to find unencrypted WiFi?

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How To Manage And Check Status Of WiFi Networks From Windows 7/Vista Sidebar

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Note: There are many software available to find and manage WiFi networks and I have covered few here on this blog, but this is the first time I have come across a WiFi gadget for Windows 7/Vista sidebar. Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor is a gadget for Windows 7/Vista sidebar that lets you monitor WiFi networks around you and shows the information of your connected and nearby networks in full details. It has a radar like graphic interface which helps you monitor the status in real time. Read More

Find And Connect To The Best Wifi HotSpots Around You

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WeFi is a free windows application that lets you find the best wifi hotspots anywhere around the world. Suppose you are sitting in a cafe and multiple wifi networks are detected, which one will you connect to? WeFi lets you determine which network is the best and automatically connects to it. And once connected, you can find other users using WeFi around you instantly(which requires a free registration). Read More

How To Maximize Or Increase The Speed Of Your Wi-Fi Connection

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Today, enterprises are deploying wireless LANs for corporate applications and home users that involve e-mail, Web browsing, and access to various server-based databases. The need for higher data rates and techniques to improve performance of wireless LANs is becoming crucial to support these types of applications. To get that extra performance, you may have a lot to consider.

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