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Point-to-point Wi-Fi bridging between buildings—the cheap and easy way

Enlarge / We tested these TP-Link outdoor Wi-Fi bridges—both 2.4GHz and 5GHz versions—across 80 meters of partially-wooded terrain, with great success. (credit: Jim Salter) Extending your Wi-Fi properly from one building to another is, unfortunately, a bit of a secret art—but it doesn’t need to be either difficult or expensive. The secret lies mostly in […]

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Yes, the military is serious about rocketing supplies around the planet

Enlarge / A SpaceX Starship prototype takes flight in April, 2021. (credit: SpaceX) The Air Force confirmed a strong interest in delivery of cargo around the world—by rockets—during an hourlong conference call with reporters on Friday. Military officials said they were elevating the cargo initiative to become the newest “Vanguard Program,” indicating a desire to […]