Compatibility
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Wi-Fi is one of the great backward compatibility success stories
My home network is a small miracle of backward compatibility, slinging data across 60-plus devices that span five generations of Wi-Fi. Everything on it, from my iPhone 15 Pro all the way down to my Nintendo Wii, manages to connect to the internet, most of it wirelessly through my router, with shockingly few issues. That’s possible because of Wi-Fi’s essentially…
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Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7: Compatibility Issues and Fixes
As Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 stand at the forefront, offering faster speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity compared to previous Wi-Fi generations. These advancements are not just incremental improvements, but rather transformative shifts in the way wireless networks operate. The adoption of these new standards introduces significant challenges, particularly when it comes to compatibility…
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What is Wi-Fi 7? A complete guide to features, benefits, and compatibility
If you’ve recently shopped for a new wireless router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you’ve probably noticed a new technology being promoted by all manufacturers: Wi-Fi 7. It’s being marketed as the next big thing in wireless connectivity, with promises of lightning-fast speeds and ultra-reliable connections. But what exactly is Wi-Fi 7, and does it actually deliver meaningful improvements? Is it…
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Excel Is Introducing a Compatibility System for Old Spreadsheets
Microsoft is adding a Compatibility Version system to Excel. This system should prevent new features and bugfixes from breaking old spreadsheets, though it may prove to be an annoyance for Office 2024 buyers. File compatibility is always a concern when dealing with old, regularly-updated applications like Excel. A spreadsheet that you created in Microsoft Office 2016, for example, might look…
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