We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever been in a situation where you needed an internet connection on your laptop or tablet but weren't around an available Wi-Fi ...

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 ...

Android’s hotspot tools are built for speed, but the real test is how quickly you can share a connection when your phone is still locked in your pocket or bag. With the right settings and a bit of ...

Being able to turn your smartphone into a miniature access point that can give other devices an internet connection—like your laptop—is one of the best features ever. It’s saved my bacon plenty of ...

Are you experiencing the Android hotspot connection not working issue? There are several factors that can cause this problem such as a software glitch, mobile data not present, or even a setting issue ...

Since writing about my decision to abandon the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, I’ve gotten an awful lot of questions. Aside from the specifics of my change, one thing that keeps coming up is my remark about how ...

I'm the IT manager for my company, and I've gotten approval for to get myself a mobile Internet connection. Looking at what's out there, the Verizon MiFi look to be a great solution, with decent ...

Wi-Fi is everywhere these days. So much so that Google is playing around with a cell phone service that relies mostly on Wi-Fi. Nevertheless, there are times when Wi-Fi is just not an option. If your ...

Samsung Galaxy phones will have Auto Hotspot for any other Galaxy devices, but you won't get it for your other Android tablets or Chromebooks. Kyle Barr / Gizmodo It’s going to get a lot easier for ...

If your hotspot won't work, ensure the internet works and you're entering the right password. You can also try disabling battery saver or low power mode or restarting your phone's Wi-Fi. If your phone ...

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