How to boost your wifi signal for a few pennies

Posted: February 16th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Network, Products, Things | No Comments »

I was just about to succumb to one-click purchasing an antenna upgrade for my wifi router to boost reception to the far end of the my house, when I came across a simple DIY project to build parabolic reflectors instead. It took about 15 minutes to do, was fun, saved about $40, and ended up working pretty well. Check out the template and video with Patrick Norton where he explains what to do.
Windsurfer parabolic reflector

UPnp exposure test

Posted: February 12th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Network | No Comments »

Your router may be vulnerable to hacking from malicious Internet users. GRC has created a test called “Shields Up” to easily test whether you are affected. Click on the “Proceed” button, and then the yellow “Exposure Test” button.

Button to click on when you're at their website.