A device that adds cellular connectivity to laptops, desktop computers and various tablets. Typically available as an external USB module, for desktop computers, the modem may also be available on a ...

Q. Sometimes, in places where you can't get a Wi-Fi signal, you see people connecting their laptops to the Internet with a cellular connection. What are the pluses and minuses of using cellular ...

I travel a lot. And if you’re a geek like me, you can’t go a full day sans internet access without experiencing some severe withdrawal symptoms. Luckily, my iPhone, with all its WiFi and 3G goodness, ...

Tethering your MacBook to your phone for internet feels as frustrating as carrying a Blackberry in 2024. Apple is moving to address this frustration. The company is actively testing its first ...

The good: Tri-band 3G connectivity; sends/receives text messages from PCs; up to 8 GB of storage via the microSD expansion slot. The bad: Expensive service plan; not Mac compatible. The price: $50 to ...

In the continuous drive to keep consumers connected wherever they are, the cellular network has been an invaluable enabler. 3G and 4G connectivity, initially restricted to cellular phones, is now also ...

Mobile data users still overwhelmingly prefer USB modems for keeping PCs and other devices connected on the go, but they may turn more to built-in cellular radios and portable Wi-Fi hotspots over the ...

Q. Sometimes, in places where you can't get a Wi-Fi signal, you see people connecting their laptops to the Internet with a cellular connection. What are the pluses and minuses of using cellular ...

When in an area without Wi-Fi access, you can use your 3G/4G-enabled smartphone to surf the Internet or use it as a laptop modem. 3G/4G Internet access, though, is usually limited to urban areas where ...

There are two Mac upgrades rumored for 2026 that could go a long way toward moving me away from the iPad: cellular and touch ...

USB wireless adapters for laptops offer a means of connecting your laptop to the internet when the laptop itself does not have an internal Wi-Fi connection or the existing internal hardware is broken.