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to the Edge Chromium Favorites Bar, but not
rd
yet found a way to sync my Other Bookmarks process is expected to begin in the 3
or Mobile Bookmarks. Ditto for syncing Quarter of 2019. As TechRepublic points
browser extensions. But, I have been able to out, current uncertified Wi-Fi routers may
switch the default search engine (Bing) to the or may not contain all the features re-
more private alternative that I use on Chrome quired under certification.
(DuckDuckGo). And, it has been very fast for
web surfing! So far, so good. Here is a link to an April 2019 TechRepublic arti-
cle that offers more information about both Wi-Fi
On a different subject, we have been hearing 6 and Wireless 5g: https://
for some time about the coming transition to www.techrepublic.com/article/wi-fi-6-802-11ax-a
5g wireless technology and Wi-Fi 6 for home -cheat-sheet/
and business Wi-Fi networks. 5g Wireless is
still in its infancy, with little availability outside Finally, the program for our September meeting
designated test areas and little in the way of (9/14) will be "Looking ahead - planning our per-
personal devices designed to utilize 5G sonal technology future". It is intended to be a
(phones, etc.). But Wi-Fi 6 is a little further discussion, more so than a presentation, de-
along. (Wi-Fi 6 is the new name for what signed to encourage you to take stock of where
would have been called Wi-Fi 802.11ax under you are today with your personal technology de-
the old nomenclature.) You can find Wi-Fi 6 vices, providers and knowledge and what is hap-
routers for home and business networks
available now at Amazon, Best Buy and other pening now (and likely to happen in the near fu-
technology suppliers. But, you should not ture) around us, and create a personal plan for
rush out and buy one. Here’s why: actions you may need (or want) to take to en-
sure a technology happy and safe 2020. Please
1. If you have a simple home network give this some thought prior to our meeting, and
that is meeting your current wireless come with questions, suggestions and infor-
needs, you should wait for more infor- mation to share. See you there!
mation, more choices and possible
cost reductions before deciding to up- Phil
grade.
2. The Wi-Fi Alliance has not yet begun
certification of Wi-Fi 6 devices; that
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