…Bluetooth Settings>Bluetooth. Don’t do this if you have a smartwatch, earbuds etc. Select 4G instead of 5G Settings>Mobile Data>SIM settings. Look for the preferred network type and select 4G instead of 5G. Turn off Location Settings>Location>Advanced and disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Disable voice assistants Setting>Google>Settings for Google Apps and turn…
…has all your data, e.g., who you are, time, content, location, Wi-Fi network, and more, that it aggregates with other Samsung devices you may use. The main issue is that, unlike a monitor, you cannot use this device without signing into your Samsung Account. Smart TV adds additional privacy issues…
…and $1099 for four. Dual-Band Wi-Fi Support: Automatically connect to the strongest network available between 5GHz or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for the strongest possible connection. It also supports Arlo’s sensor hub low-band for an extended distance. Supports existing MB4000, VMB4500, VMB4540, and VMB5000 base stations as well. XL battery and increased…
…(2400Mbps 20/40/80 – maximum device speed is 1200Mbps). The IoT network can be set for 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or both and has a lower encryption standard for IOT devices. This is excellent as it keeps IoT off the main home network and removes cross-infection between IoT and the main devices. The…
…to 3G and 4G. We have always seen it as good tech progress. Our main beef was the marketing BS that Telstra spread about it until quite recently. There are no announcements about 4G network closure because eventually, 4G will be repurposed to 5G Low Band, as eventually 5G will…
…Wi-Fi 6E AX (and earlier) with a good strong signal out to 10 metres from our reference Netgear Orbi RBKE963 Quad-band Wi-Fi 6E AX 11000 mesh (network review). It has BT 5.3 LE, multi-point, and you can connect two devices and play audio (requires approved Samsung earphones). It has SBC,…
…cannot get a strong signal. You can test your Wi-Fi signal strength on Android at Google Play with the free Network Cell Info Lite and Wi-Fi. A signal strength of no more than -50dBm (lower is better) and a data transfer rate of 100Mbps (higher is better) on the 2.4GHz…
…retail Telstra network and lower-cost plans than Telstra. Coles uses Optus, and you get Flybuys points. Aussie Broadband has fabulous service and Optus network plans from $15/3GB per month. We cannot recommend Vodafone unless you already use its network and are happy with its coverage. Avoid Kogan Mobile, but most…
…for the China home market, including Hong Kong and Macau). They found an alarming number of preinstalled system, vendor, and third-party Apps with dangerous privileges. Traffic analysis reveals that these transmit privacy-sensitive data to third-party domains. Things like – the user’s device (persistent identifiers); geolocation (GPS coordinates, network-related identifiers); user…
…it anywhere on the home power network – great for Wi-Fi at the pool – or buy another satellite. The App – Easy as – Pass+ While the App keeps everything simple, a ‘More’ section allows for more granular changes. I particularly like the Network Optimisation that moves Wi-Fi to…
…or the device location ID and network service provider ID when you access some location-based services (for example when you use the weather app). We will ask you if you want to enable location-based services for each of the various location-based apps Camera – we collect operational data (such as…
…I have been using the ‘Black box’ for a few years, so I know what it does and how effective it is. Let’s just say that I would not entertain a home network without it. Australian Review Trend Micro Device Security Ultimate incorporating Home Network Security Website Home Page Device…