Mobile hotspots convert an LTE connection into a Wi-Fi signal that other devices, like laptops or tablets, can use. Here's how to use your own.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Connect from a Mac: open the Wi-Fi menu and select the hotspot. Connect from other Apple devices: open Settings > Wi-Fi and choose ...

Turning on your Android phone's hotspot in a sticky situation can be an absolute lifesaver, such as when working on a project in a public setting where Wi-Fi isn't completely secure (or potentially ...

Being able to turn your smartphone into a miniature access point that can give other devices an internet connection—like your laptop—is one of the best features ever. It’s saved my bacon plenty of ...

One of the best things about using a MacBook is being able to take my work anywhere I go. This is especially true when I pair my Mac with my phone's mobile hotspot, as I can effectively take the ...

Editor’s Note: This article focuses on the Personal Hotspot feature introduced in February 2011 with the Verizon Wireless iPhone 4. Since then, Apple added the ...

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I can connect, but then I can't get access to shared resources or actually USE anything that connecting to the VPN would get me. Connection stays steady, no problems there. I would mostly just like ...

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The network-sharing tool for iPhone helps other nearby devices go online This article explains how to turn on the hotspot on an iPhone, how to use it with Instant Hotspot for password-free ...

Editor’s Note: Back in February, Macworld ran a primer on using the Personal Hotspot feature that debuted with the Verizon iPhone. Since that time, Apple unveiled an updated iOS that brings Personal ...