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Hedy Lamarr, My Greatest Hero of Tech

Written – February 2022 Born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler of Jewish heritage in Vienna in 1914, the Hollywood starlet Hedy Lamarr could seem an unlikely choice for my all-time hero of technology, but you might be surprised to discover that her legacy lives on in…

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Managing Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 11

If you use a Windows 11 tablet or laptop then you’ll be connecting to the Internet by Wi-Fi, and not just to one network, but many as you move from home to work, to the local coffee shop or connect while travelling on a train.…

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Reconnect when your Network Connection Drops Out in Windows 10

Managing Corrupt Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 10

Wi-Fi is brilliant, it enables all of us to stay connected to the world around us whenever, wherever we are.  However when something goes wrong and the Wi-Fi connection becomes corrupt, you can quickly find yourself locked out of the network you need to connect…

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Managing Flight Mode and Travel Data in Windows 10

This is where Windows 10’s Flight Mode feature comes in useful.  You can access Flight Mode in two ways.  In the Settings app open Network & Internet and you will see Flight Mode listed in the left panel.  Selecting this presents a simple on/off switch for the Flight…

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