Long-Range Wi-Fi

Here’s an interesting gadget that purports to allow you to access a Wi-Fi connection point at distances of up to 1000 or a little over 300 metres, which is around three times the range of most built-in wireless adaptors. The Wi-Fire sits on top of the screen and plugs into one of your laptop USB sockets, inside the box there’s a highly directional antenna and booster amp, which draws minimal power, so it shouldn’t be a burden on your battery. If it lives up to its claims it should reduce dropouts and improve download speeds, which could prove useful for travellers trying to get on line in airports, hotels and public hotspots. It on sale now in the US for around £40, no work on UK availability yet but you shodul be able to purchase one online