wireless – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png wireless – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[Developers Are Creating Wireless Charging Rooms]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/developers-creating-wireless-charging-rooms/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:00:55 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=9485 We use more and more new technology on a daily basis, and it continues to be indispensable to our lives. We may inherently trust the tech that we use, so much so that we may neglect to care for it properly. Maybe we leave our devices plugged in all the time, or overnight — not a big deal, right? Unfortunately, overcharging occurs whenever a phone charges past 100%. This can damage a phone’s battery and lead the phone to overheat. Overheating further damages a phone’s battery, and in some cases, it can cause a phone to spark or catch fire if the device is on a soft, unventilated surface.

Use DFNDR’s Total Charge feature to prevent your phone from overcharging whenever you plug your phone in. Total Charge will monitor your phone’s charging process and provide you with updates on your phone’s status. To prevent overcharging, Total Charge will send you alerts whenever your phone is fully charged so that you can immediately unplug it. That way, your phone’s battery will not be damaged, nor will your phone’s performance be affected. Click here to prevent further battery damage:

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As we continue to trust technology, we tend to use it more, and a wide variety of it. We’re more willing to try out new technologies, such as a jacket that can charge a smartphone in its pocket, or even a wireless charging room. The latter is still in development, but it certainly feels like something out of a sci-fi movie.

Wireless Charging Rooms

Disney Research developers have created a wireless charging room that can charge any device in the room without cords or charging pads. They accomplished this feat by creating a room that is electrically charged. The walls, floor, and ceiling all produce a magnetic field that can wirelessly charge electronic devices. The developers can safely transmit up to 1.9 kilowatts of power into a 256 sq ft room — that’s enough power to charge over 300 smartphones.

Although this is just a test room, in theory, rooms of any size could be created. The technology could be used to power a warehouse, a garage for an electric car, or an office — that way, you never have to worry about a device losing power, or dropped productivity because a device needs to be charged. Developers also said that they could use this technology in a small box as well, to charge various gadgets at once.

 

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<![CDATA[What a Hacker Sees When You Use Unsecured Wifi]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/hacker-sees-use-unsecured-wifi/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:01:08 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=5306 For working professionals and students, free public WiFi makes it easy to get things done while on the go. When online, it’s easy to think that your password protected email accounts are always kept safe from prying eyes. That isn’t the case, however, if you are taking advantage of unsecured WiFi access.

The reason that the public loves WiFi hotspots is the same reason that eavesdropping hackers love them too: no authentication. Without requiring authentication to establish a network connection, a hacker can easily get access to any unsecured devices using the same network.

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In short, the hacker works it out so that your information is sent directly to them. They then pass the information on — it doesn’t head to the original connection point.

What Information Can a Hacker Steal?
It turns out that a hacker can access a wealth of information over free, unsecured public WiFi.  You are potentially sharing with an eavesdropper your passwords, emails, texts, credit card information, and whatever you are doing over the free internet hotspot.

All of the information you send can then be used by a hacker whenever they want to use it. It could be that moment or it could be weeks later. He or she can then access whatever systems or programs you were using and pretend to be you.

What’s worse, these unsecured networks can be used to send malware your way. If you are allowing file-sharing over the network, your computer can easily become infected. In fact, some hackers are even making the hotspot itself a piece of malware. These attacks typically offer an upgrade to some sort of popular software, but when you click the window, malware will be installed.

How To Prevent Eavesdropping
You don’t have to skip the public WiFi — just be smart about using it. Try to connect to public networks that have good passwords instead of unsecured WiFi, and don’t browse through sensitive accounts like your online bank account while connected. If you don’t need WiFi, don’t automatically connect to it.

Finally, install PSafe TOTAL Windows on your computer and PSafe TOTAL on your Android smartphone to keep your devices safe from malware and viruses. Don’t access unsecured WiFi without them.

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<![CDATA[Top Apps for Transferring Files Wirelessly From Your Phone]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/top-apps-transferring-files-wirelessly-phone/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:09:43 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=3804 In the age of Wi-Fi, transferring files to and from your phone has never been easier or faster. You can transfer files to your computer via Bluetooth, or the ever-popular email attachment, but another way to transfer your files is through an app from the Play store. This is a great method if you are transferring larger files or a lot of files at once. The time to transfer the file depends on the size of the file and your internet speed. Of course, for the speediest file transfers, you need a stable internet connection. The faster your internet speed is, the faster your files will transfer. Pretty simple. Below are the top free apps for transferring your files wirelessly.

Dropbox by Dropbox Inc.

There’s a reason Dropbox is so popular: it’s free, fast, and easy to use. All of your files are backed up to the cloud, which means you can access your files on any device. You need to make an account to send a file, but whomever you send a file to doesn’t need an account to receive or open the file. Another perk? You can even edit Microsoft Office files. This app works better with transferring documents and photos than videos.

Read more: How to Speed Up Your Internet Connection

Send Anywhere by Estmob Inc.

This app is great for sending all types of files to any device, whether a computer or even a friend’s phone. You can send larger files, like videos or high-quality photos, and even send files through social media and messenger apps. Whenever you want to send a file, you receive a 6-digit QR code, which you then enter on the device you’re transferring files to.

File Transfer by Infinit International Inc.

With this app you can send any file size, which is a great option for videos, because you can keep the original file quality. Like Send Anywhere, you can send files between your own devices or else to someone you know. The app boasts a fast transfer time by transferring files directly between devices as opposed to going through the cloud. Your files will transfer even faster between devices if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Lastly, no need to fear for the security of your files: each file you send or receive is encrypted, so that only you have access to it.

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