Nida is a tech and telecom journalist with more than five years of writing experience. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in journalism. When you need to connect a device to the ...

Mobile hotspots serve as mobile internet networks by converting an LTE connection into a Wi-Fi signal that other devices, like laptops or tablets, can use. Mobile hotspots can come as pocket-sized ...

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 ...

What good is a laptop or tablet without an internet connection? We can’t always work offline, and Wi-Fi connections aren’t available everywhere. You could use your smartphone’s hotspot feature, but it ...

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 ...

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