Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fixed dead spots at home

The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn't use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.
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These 5 open-source utilities should be on every Android phone

They're all must-have, beautiful tools that no one should miss out on ...

Have an old Android phone sitting around? Use it to boost your home Wi-Fi

First, connect the old phone to your home Wi-Fi network. Then open the phone’s settings and look for a feature called Mobile ...
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You'll Want This Android Feature Handy During A Home Internet Outage

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When our home's internet goes out, it can feel like our entire lives have come to a standstill. Since so much of what we do relies on having a ...
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This Android setting solved the biggest issue with my mobile hotspots and router

It’s no secret that I love using mobile hotspots and my mobile router to connect multiple smartphones to a single data connection. I mostly do this for privacy, but it also gives me flexibility when I ...