Connectify was the first downloadable application that used the virtual Wifi capabilities of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system to turn the computer system into a Wifi hotspot. The developers offered the program as a beta version that could be freely downloaded. Their intention on the other hand was to sell the software program once they [...]
Backup Wireless Networks
There are a few things when it comes to wireless networks that are best done by software programs. One of them is to add the very same settings that have been added to one computer system to another computer system. This can be necessary to be able to use the same wireless network settings on [...]
Play with and understand WiFi Positioning System
A few months ago, Mozilla generated lots of buzz through its Geode extension, which locates users through the WiFi access point they were using. Other popular tools have similar features, such as ‘Locate me’ on iPod Touches.
So, a very interesting question is how does such technology work?
They consult a service called Skyhook Wireless. They drive [...]
Share your WiFi and earn with Fon
FON is a company, which offers wireless access. Unlike many commercial providers, like T-Mobile, it adopts a more social tone.
FON allows people to buy a wireless router from them for €30. They then share their WiFi with other Fon users and gain access to other Fon users’ connections.
Whilst many FON users are in residential areas, [...]
Create Wireless Hotspots
There are several reasons why someone might want to create a wireless hotspot in a location. It could be a to create a community wireless network for a household, shop or business, an Internet hotspot that provides free Internet access, Internet Sharing that makes it possible to share and pay for a single Internet connection [...]
WiFi for Symbian S60 Mobile Phones
Mobile Phones that support WiFi connections have a huge advantage over those that do not. Connecting to a wireless hotspot makes it possible to use services that would otherwise cost lots of money. How about free services like VOIP phone calls, checking emails or surfing the Internet ? Best of all you can do all [...]
Easy WiFi Radar
I have been playing around with a software called Easy WiFi Radar on my notebook for quite some time which is probably the easiest way to find and use open wireless connections. The main advantage of the tool is its simplicity. All that needs to be done on the part of the user is to [...]
