Adoption of 4G WiMax networks, which promise faster anywhere-Internet than 3G networks, has advanced at a crawl in the U.S. The problem: There are far too few WiMax-blanketed cities, and far too few WiMax-compatible devices. The Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot ($100) is the most practical way of logging on to WiMax yet.
The most popular home wireless routers are easily hacked and there's little you can do to stop it, says a new study by research firm Independent Security Evaluators.
Wi-Fi is one of the most useful and important parts of using a computer, and yet it's also one of the most frustrating. If you're plagued by slow speeds, bad reception, and other Wi-Fi issues, here are 10 ways you can power up the Wi-Fi in your home.