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What is WiGig, and How Is It Different From Wi-Fi 6?

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October 21, 2018

We just learned about how crazy fast Wi-Fi 6 is going to be and now there’s a completely new standard called WiGig that’s supposed to be even faster. And it’s already shipping in some products!

Combine that with gigabit-speed 5G home internet that’s already being deployed and we’ve got a crazy fast future without any wires.

Luckily for you we’ve got all the answers in today’s newsletter.

- Lowell Heddings

Did You Know?

Sapphires and rubies are both forms of Corundum, a crystalline form of Aluminum Oxide. The difference in color is the result of transition metal impurities being present in the crystalline structure.

Today's Featured Articles

What is WiGig, and How Is It Different From Wi-Fi 6?

Wi-Fi 6 is on the way, but it isn’t the fastest wireless technology you can get. WiGig is designed for super-fast speeds over short distances, and an improved version is coming in 2019.   Read More »


How 5G Could Transform Your Home Internet Connection

Verizon is about to launch home internet service using 5G. This new wireless standard isn’t just about faster data for your smartphone—it could finally offer competition for home internet, breaking the cable companies’ local monopolies and giving you a choice.   Read More »


Wi-Fi 6: What's Different, and Why it Matters

Wi-Fi 6 is the next-generation wireless standard that’s faster than 802.11ac. More than speed, it will provide better performance in congested areas, from stadiums to your own device-packed home. It’s coming in 2019.   Read More »


The Best Free Credit Score Apps

Your credit score determines the interest rate that lenders charge you for debt (and whether you can secure a loan at all). That means your credit score affects everything major you buy—your car, your house, and even your education. It makes sense not only to track your credit score but also take the necessary steps to improve it. These apps will help you do both.   Read More »


What Is WPA3, and When Will I Get It On My Wi-Fi?

The Wi-Fi Alliance just announced WPA3, a Wi-Fi security standard that will replace WPA2. In a few years, when the laundry folding robots and smart fridges are forgotten, WPA3 will be everywhere making it harder for people to hack your Wi-Fi.   Read More »


What’s the Difference Between 2.4 and 5-Ghz Wi-Fi (and Which Should I Use)?

If you’re looking at replacing your old router—maybe even upgrading from your ISP’s combined modem/router unit—you may come across terms like “dual band,” which refers to a router that uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Curious about what these numbers mean? Well, wonder no more.   Read More »




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The Most Popular Articles This Week

Microsoft Is Killing Skype Classic on November 1, and Here’s Why People Are Upset

After some delays, Microsoft is finally going to kill Skype Classic on November 1. If you’re a Skype user, you’ll have to upgrade from Skype 7 to Skype 8 or stop using Skype. Here’s what’s different, and why people are upset.   Read More »


The Most Common Online Errors (and How to Fix Them)

If you've been on the Internet for a while, chances are good you've encountered a variety of errors. While avoiding errors altogether is not possible, it does help to understand what those errors mean and some basic steps for resolving them.   Read More »




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Today's Tech Term

CTR

CTR (short for Click-Through Rate) is a ratio that measures the number of times that users click on an online advertisement or webpage link compared to the number of times the advertisement or link has been displayed.



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