What is 802.11ac WiFi, and how much faster than 802.11n is it?

What is 802.11ac WiFi, and how much faster than 802.11n is it?

URL: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/160837-what-is-802-11ac-and-how-much-faster-than-802-11n-is-it


802.11ac is a supercharged version of 802.11n -- but what does that mean? Here are the details on what 802.11ac is, and how it will eventually replace wired gigabit Ethernet networking.

Sub-$20 802.11n USB WiFi Adapter That's Linux Friendly

Sub-$20 802.11n USB WiFi Adapter That's Linux Friendly

URL: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phoronix/~3/DCLcoy8748M/vr.php

As a quick Friday note, if you're looking for a 802.11n/g USB WiFi adapter that's very affordable and will work great with Linux, here's one of my recent purchases. After being pleased with one of them, I've since ordered a few more of these Wireless-N adapters for Linux usage.

4K vs. UHD: What’s the difference?

4K vs. UHD: What's the difference?

URL: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/174221-no-tv-makers-4k-and-uhd-are-not-the-same-thing


The terms UHD and 4K have become so conflated that TV makers, broadcasters, and tech blogs are using them interchangeably -- but they're not the same thing.