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How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi repeater

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 19:00

If you’ve noticed a Wi-Fi signal blind spot in a corner of your home, you’ve probably thought about buying a Wi-Fi repeater to fix it. But did you know that the old Android phone sitting in your drawer could actually help bridge the gap? It’s a super-easy way to extend connectivity without spending a cent.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Stop using SSDs for long-term backups: Why 'cold' storage kills them

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 18:15

You might think that SSDs are the perfect storage solution. They’re lightweight, compact, and offer blazing-fast read and write speeds. I do think they’re the perfect storage solution for everything but one use case. Here’s where traditional hard drives still reign supreme.

Categories: IT General, Technology

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