Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

More than ever, being online is part of being alive. And when insecure public Wi-Fi has slowed down your lifestyle too much, or when you want to get online while out and about with a device that doesn ...

This guide explains the differences between tethering and mobile hotspots, as well as which one might be better for your ...

The name Hotspot Shield perfectly encapsulates the biggest value for most people in a VPN, shielding you while accessing a Wi-Fi hotspot. Hotspot Shield surprised me -- in a good way. From their ...

Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot on your device allows you to access your iPad's cellular data connection from other Wi-Fi-enabled devices like laptops, smartphones and other tablets. You can set up Apple's ...

Paying for a US-based virtual private network because you want top-tier privacy protection is like popping into a roadside strip joint because you want a satisfying lunch buffet -- a risky move that's ...

Turning on your Android phone's hotspot in a sticky situation can be an absolute lifesaver, such as when working on a project in a public setting where Wi-Fi isn't completely secure (or potentially ...

Two of the biggest problems with mobile hotspot are high battery consumption and possible connection issues. So first thing for you to check if if your device has heated up considerably, and if so, ...

Several Samsung, Google Pixel, and OnePlus users on Verizon have reported that their phones’ hotspot feature stopped working after their respective Android 14 updates. Workarounds suggested include ...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WTVD) -- A hot spot swap cost a Smithfield man more than $1,700. He says he was promised a refund, but when ...