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⏱️ Ever wondered if your Wi-Fi card can handle the latest speeds, or why it won't connect in certain places? I'll show you exactly how to check which Wi-Fi protocols your computer supports, and what those cryptic "802.11" labels actually mean.
⏱️ Which Wi-Fi?
To check your Wi-Fi protocols, open Command Prompt and type netsh wlan show drivers. Look for “Radio types supported” to see which protocols are possible. Then go to Settings - Network & Internet - Properties to see which protocol and frequency you’re using right now.
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Chapters
0:00 How To Tell Which Wi-Fi Protocols Your Computer Supports
1:00 Examining capabilities
1:50 802.11 variations
3:20 Wi-Fi in use
4:15 Side trip: DFS
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⏱️ Ever wondered if your Wi-Fi card can handle the latest speeds, or why it won't connect in certain places? I'll show you exactly how to check which Wi-Fi protocols your computer supports, and what those cryptic "802.11" labels actually mean.
⏱️ Which Wi-Fi?
To check your Wi-Fi protocols, open Command Prompt and type netsh wlan show drivers. Look for “Radio types supported” to see which protocols are possible. Then go to Settings - Network & Internet - Properties to see which protocol and frequency you’re using right now.
Updates, related links, and more discussion: askleo.com/190015
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✅ Watch next ▶ Extend Your Wi-Fi: Simple Fixes for Better Home Coverage ▶ youtu.be/KClh7-zpQ8M
Chapters
0:00 How To Tell Which Wi-Fi Protocols Your Computer Supports
1:00 Examining capabilities
1:50 802.11 variations
3:20 Wi-Fi in use
4:15 Side trip: DFS
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❤️ If youre not using a password manager, youre likely compromising your security more than necessary. Heres why using one is safer.
❤️ Password managers
Good security demands you have a unique and strong password for every site or service, ideally kept only in your head. Without a password manager to aid you, you’ll likely need to make tradeoffs, compromising your security. There’s no such thing as perfect security, but using a password manager ensures you’re as secure as possible without needing to make those tradeoffs.
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0:00 Password Managers Are Safer than the Alternatives
1:05 Security best practices
1:42 Without a password manager
2:12 With a password manager
3:15 If you’re compromised, you’re compromised
3:54 But are password managers safe?
4:40 What I do
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