| We are surrounded by technology and gadgets in today’s world. As the amount of technology in household increases, the complexity increases too. We often spend more time in maintenance of these gadgets than actually using them. Today we have listed 7 simple solutions to all your tech problems. |  |
1. Increase WiFi Signal Range
We all utilize wireless internet in today’s world. WiFi has become crucial part of our lives. The range of WiFi signals is dependent upon the antenna in receiving device. Some routers have high range than others but, it is quite possible to swap only the antenna in the router to increase the WiFi range. If you are comfortable with tickling around with settings, then you can check if you can increase the transmit power of your router. It is named as TX Power in settings. The default value may be in the range of 60 or 70.
2. Three Rules Of Router Placement
WiFi signals emanate in circular form. It is recommended that, to get the maximum WiFi coverage, you should place the router as close the center of the house as possible. WiFi signals travel down rather than up. So you can try place the router on height to maximize the coverage. You can place the router on a higher location like top of cupboard or on ledge. Remember that thick walls and interference from other devices like cordless phones, microwave, wireless headphone eat up wireless signals consistently.
3. Wireless Storage & Printing
Wired printer is usually placed in some room, connected to desktop. If you are planning to buy a new printer, spend a little more and purchase the printer with built-in WiFi. You might need to upgrade your router as well. Buy the one with print server support from Asus, D-Link or Belkin. The router with print server support starts at Rs 2,000 onwards. You can also setup network storage. You can connect a portable hard drive to the USB port of the router and configure it as network storage. The drive will be visible to all the devices connected to WiFi.
4. Charging Multiple Devices
Everybody has multiple devices these days. The power input is most important part in any charger. If you try to charge the device that requires 2Amp current with a charger that pushes only 1amp, the device will still charge but, it will take twice as long for a full charge. You can get something like Portonics 6port USB charger.. This can charge 6 devices at a time. Each port supplies 1amp of power. Some users rely on charging their devices through computer or laptop’s USB port. You should remember that, computer’s USB port offers only 0.5 amps of power, which is not enough to charge a tablet. It will take longer than usual to charge a smartphone. USB 3.0 ports on computer put out 0.9 amps of power.
5. Multiple Remotes
The television set in your house is usually connect to multiple sources. It is connected to a set-top-box, DVD or Blue-Ray player, a gaming console, media player and even PC. It is fairly common to have multiple remotes in household. You probably have remote controlled music system, air conditioner and so many other devices. You can buy something basic and inexpensive solution for all remote controls. Universal Remote is available for inexpensive amount these days. Logitech Harmony remotes are the best. It is available for Rs 2,300. The smart way is to get a smartphone with IR emitter. Some latest smartphones are from Samsung, HTC are coming with built-in IR emitters. These phones also have preloaded remote control app.
6. Eliminate The Power Drain
Most of the devices continue to draw a small amount of power even in standby mode. Most users don’t realize that this small amount of power can increase the power bill by substantial amount. The simplest way to check this is by making sure that you switch off the main supply of device instead of putting them in standby mode. You can also buy a power consumption monitor that shows energy consumption by any connected devices. These monitors come with a display that shows energy consumed as well as voltage readings.
7. Cable Management
This is a big issue for many tech users. You can notice that cables are popping out of everywhere as you add gadgets to your house. We recommend to get cable cover organiser. You can find this tiny tool for Rs 150. It is just a hollow pipe that can be used to cover and hide all the wires. You can also purchase zip ties and tie al cables together. The smart way is to invest in devices that enable wireless connectivity. Wireless projectors are easily available at low cost today. You can also buy a Bluetooth audio receiver for as cheap as Rs 1,000 to convert any audio system in Bluetooth speaker.
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