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Build an Unbreakable Internet: Dual Broadband for Smart Homes & Offices (IoT Ready!)

Unlock the full potential of your smart home and office with a rock-solid internet connection! In this video, I'll show you my personal dual broadband setup, explaining how load balancing and strategic hardware choices create an uninterrupted, low-latency network perfect for work-from-home, streaming, and all your IoT devices.

Learn the difference between broadband and leased lines, and discover why a dual broadband approach is the cost-effective solution for ultimate reliability. We'll cover:

• The benefits of IoT for automating and securing your home and office.

• A detailed breakdown of my network architecture, including fiber routers, load balancers, unmanaged gigabit switches, and high-end Wi-Fi 6 routers.

• Why wired connections are still king for critical devices.

• Recommended devices for load balancers, unmanaged switches, and Wi-Fi 6 routers suitable for homes and small businesses (50-100 users).

This is the first step to a truly smart and secure environment. Stay tuned for my next video, where we'll dive into specific home automation projects using this stable internet foundation!

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WiFi 6, 7, and 8: Is the End of the Ethernet Cable Near?

We've all seen the numbers—WiFi 6, WiFi 7—but what do these generations of wireless technology actually mean for our daily lives? With each new release, the question looms larger: is wireless finally ready to replace that trusty old Ethernet cable for good?

In this article, we'll break down the key differences between WiFi 6, 7, and the upcoming WiFi 8, exploring their benefits, drawbacks, and what the future of wireless connectivity looks like.

What is WiFi 6? (802.11ax)

The WiFi 6 standard, also known as 802.11ax, represented a massive leap forward in wireless connectivity. Its primary focus wasn't just on raw speed, but on a more efficient and reliable experience, especially in crowded environments with many connected devices.

Key Features of WiFi 6:

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access): This technology revolutionized how data is transmitted. Unlike older WiFi generations where a single data packet was sent to one device at a time, OFDMA allows a single transmission to carry data for multiple devices simultaneously. This makes the network far more efficient for small data packets, reducing latency and providing a smoother experience.

• MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output): Improved in WiFi 6, this technology enables a router to communicate with multiple devices at once. A WiFi 6 router can have simultaneous conversations with up to eight devices, eliminating the need for devices to wait their turn.

• Target Wake Time (TWT): TWT is a crucial feature for power saving. It allows devices and the router to schedule communication times, so a device can "sleep" and save battery power when it's not actively transmitting or receiving data. This is particularly beneficial for smartphones and smart home gadgets.

Pros and Cons:

• Pros: Significantly better performance in dense, crowded networks, improved battery life for connected devices, and theoretical speeds up to 9.6 Gbps.

• Drawbacks: To fully utilize the benefits of WiFi 6, you must have both a WiFi 6 router and compatible devices.

Enter WiFi 7 (802.11be)

Now, we're entering the era of WiFi 7, or 802.11be. This is where wireless technology takes an even more exciting turn, with a focus on "Extremely High Throughput" that could make the argument against wired connections much harder to make.

Key Features of WiFi 7:

• 320 MHz Channels: WiFi 7 doubles the maximum channel width from WiFi 6, expanding it to a massive 320 MHz. This wider bandwidth allows for a significantly higher volume of data to flow at once, leading to faster speeds.

• 4K QAM (4096-QAM): This technology increases the data density of the wireless signal. By packing more information into each radio wave, it provides a 20% increase in transmission rates compared to WiFi 6.

• Multi-Link Operation (MLO): A true game-changer, MLO allows a single device to use two different frequency bands (like 5 GHz and 6 GHz) at the same time for a single connection. This creates a more robust, faster, and lower-latency link, ideal for demanding applications like VR, AR, and cloud gaming.

• Preamble Puncturing: This is a clever solution to a common problem. If a portion of a channel is blocked by interference, WiFi 7 can "puncture" that small part and continue using the rest of the channel, ensuring the connection remains stable.

Pros and Cons:

• Pros: Unprecedented theoretical speeds up to 46 Gbps, incredibly low latency, and superior performance in dense, high-demand environments.

• Drawbacks: As a new standard, devices and routers are just starting to become available and can be expensive. The faster 320 MHz channels require the 6 GHz band, which has a shorter range and struggles with walls.

A Glimpse into the Future: WiFi 8 (802.11bn)

If you thought WiFi 7 was fast, get ready for what's next. The future is already being planned under the codename 802.11bn, which will likely be called WiFi 8. The direction is clear: moving beyond just peak speed to focus on ultra-reliability and coordination.

Expected Features of WiFi 8:

• Multi-AP Coordination: This will allow multiple access points in a network to work together seamlessly, creating a mesh system with zero dropped connections as you move throughout a large area.

• Lower Latency and Better QoS: WiFi 8 will prioritize mission-critical data to an even greater degree, making it ideal for applications like industrial automation, self-driving cars, and other sensitive, real-time systems.

• Even Higher Modulation Schemes: We can expect a jump to 8192-QAM to further increase data density and throughput.

Pros and Cons:

• Pros: Unprecedented reliability, near-lossless connectivity, and the ability to manage massive, high-density networks with flawless performance, bringing it closer than ever to wired stability.

• Drawbacks: This is a future standard with no products yet available. It will likely require a complete overhaul of current wireless infrastructure and is still several years away.

So, Will Wireless Replace Cables?

With all these incredible advancements, does this mean the end for the Ethernet cable?

The short answer is: probably not entirely, especially for power users and specific applications.

• Reliability and Latency: For the most critical tasks—competitive gaming, video editing, or running a server—a wired connection is still king. A physical cable provides a direct, uninterrupted path for data, ensuring zero packet loss and the lowest possible latency.

• Speed: While the theoretical speeds of WiFi 7 are amazing, they are often shared among all connected devices. A dedicated Ethernet port can consistently deliver the full, advertised speed of your internet plan to a single device.

• Security: A wired connection is physically secure and much harder to intercept than a wireless signal.

That said, wireless technology is rapidly closing the gap. For the average user—streaming, browsing, and remote work—the speed and reliability of WiFi 7 and future standards will provide an experience so fast and dependable that the need for a physical cable will become a distant memory. The future isn't about one replacing the other, but rather each playing a specialized and critical role in a fully connected world.

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Todays IT (Generative AI and agentic AI)

Today's IT industry, on July 30, 2025, is in a state of rapid evolution, primarily driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its widespread integration. Generative AI and agentic AI are transforming how enterprises operate, leading to significant automation and changes in workforce structures. While there's robust growth projected in areas like software spending and IT exports, particularly in India, the industry is also grappling with challenges like margin pressures and a shift towards specialized skills over broad-based hiring.

Emerging technologies like Quantum Computing, 5G expansion, Edge Computing, and Extended Reality (XR - including Virtual and Augmented Reality) are also gaining significant traction. Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with AI playing a crucial role in both enhancing defenses and presenting new threats. The focus is increasingly on sustainable technology and responsible innovation. To keep pace, stay informed by watching our latest video and subscribe!

Google announces new career certificates for tech job-seekers

Google launched three-course certifications to help job seekers and professionals. It is to enhance their skills and help them grow in major fields. 

Google has launched three major certification courses for job seekers to help enhance their career in the technology domain. The flexible online training will help job seekers to polish their skills in their high-growth fields and track jobs. 

The courses will target the major fields such as User Experience Design (UX), Project Management, Data Analytics, IT support, and Android Development. This is a way to expand the employer consortium, get job seekers enrolled with the latest certifications, and introduce new tools to improve the job search. 

CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, announced the new Associate Android Developer certification that will help in Android development for entry-level jobs. It is predicted that by 2025, the US market will open up to 1.3 million jobs. 

Here are the Google Career Certificates that users can enrol themselves in. 

• Data Analyst can learn to analyse data, process, gain insights, and visualise the data using tools and platforms. 
• Project Manager can learn about the agile project management techniques and get insight into the foundation of traditional management. 
• UX Designer that will learn the basics of UX followed up with wireframes, building low-fidelity prototypes, designs, and testings. 
• Android Developer can get a better understanding to start their career and enter the market. 
• IT Specialist to troubleshoot the problems to ensure that networks and computers can work smoothly. 

Graduates can share their resume directly to the giants like Verizon, Anthem, Deloitte, Infosys, Walmart, Accenture, etc. along with Fortune 1000 companies. Google Career Certificates will be the largest employers upskill program to enhance the quality of the workforce. Google is sponsoring around 100,000 scholarships for the Career Certifications in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. In the coming time, they are going to expand it in Indian making it more accessible for employers. 

https://content.techgig.com/google-announces-new-career-certificates-for-tech-job-seekers/articleshow/81464829.cms

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 Version 1803, Users Advised to Update Now to Get New Features

Microsoft has announced that the company will no provide updates to PCs running Windows 10 version 1809 (aka October 2018 Update) as it will no longer support the outdated operating system. Originally, support for the Windows 10 version 1809 was supposed to end early this year; however, it was delayed to the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore giving more time to users and IT professional to update their systems. As a result, users with Windows 10 Home or Pro editions of Windows 10 version 1809 will not receive monthly security and quality updates containing protections from the latest security threats. To update to latest Windows OS, users can head to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Although several users are likely using the Windows 10 version 1909 as Microsoft started rolling out the automatic update last December, the newer version might be unavailable to those who turned off automatic updates. Typically, Microsoft brings new features for Windows 10 versions for 18 months, although this time it was extended by six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, users with Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 Education version 1809 will receive support until May 2021. To recall, the Windows 10 version 1809 during the initial rollout-phase did not see a favourable start as users with the software version reported that their files were getting deleted. According to Neowin, the company had soon pulled down the update, and five weeks later, it re-released the Windows 10 October Update (version 1809).
Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced that the company would end support for the Windows 10 version 1903 and Windows 10 Server version 1903 on December 8. To keep users protected, the company would soon begin updating devices running Windows 10 version 1903 to Windows 10 version 1909. Notably, Microsoft is also phasing out some of its services that were originally available with old Windows versions. For instance, the company is gradually shifting users from its Control Panel to the Settings app. Additionally, its old internet browser, Internet Explorer 11 is also nearing the end with several Microsoft services stopping its support starting month.

Ref: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/finance-technology/microsoft-ends-support-for-windows-10-version-1803-users-advised-to-update-now-to-get-new-features/ar-BB1aU8s6

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IT Rentals a Major saving factor for Organizations

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Application Service Providers. A Deceiving experience for many.

Since 1999 till today.. Technology has changed a lot in India and the world around us. The major change which happen was the word Start-up. Which took up like a Rocket Fuelled Jet.

We have seen many new names and fames since then. Where very few made to the top and most of were lost in the past. Surprisingly it was the same thing which created and destroyed these start-ups. Technology. Those who understand it well they have their hands full and those who not are not even left with hands.

With many Start-ups showing up across India, came along Service providers. With everyone craving for their own Intellectual Property (IP) these service providers showed themselves as the most intelligent people of the era and can develop applications which can earn an investor’s eye.

Technology is the need for the hour and India has been known for its big brains across the world but at the same time came along those who just wanted to earn easy money.

These guys created organizations with easy and novice teams. Unfortunately for their low cost and lesser time frames Organizations with lesser funds easily got lured.

But the actual Property never got delivered as the development process was a never ending game. Every little change called for a re-design of the application structure. Till the Organizations realised they were disillusioned they already had drained off their monies and left with nothing but lockdown.

Just because of these charlatans genuine service providers / deliverers had to prove them again and again to win trust’s.

Application design is not an easy task. The application architect has to reach to the crux of the business process before even writing “A” of an application understanding document.

Most of the people even today consider application a mean to just enter values and get invoice out of it. Today’s application and their usage has changed to a great extent and these new age applications can bring wonders to the businesses and business owners.

Applications not only create invoices but they can

• Generate new leads.
• Create new avenues to sell your products.
• Get orders.
• Manage Ordering of Raw Materials for Manufacturers and help them plan production. Precise ordering can save on cost, lesser the production cost and in turn the product cost, which means more profit in every product you sell.
• Manage and update every step of production to stake holders, so they know, what is the average manufacturing time and accordingly take measures to either grow production lines or optimise existing lines to get more productions out of it.
• Manage logistics and deliveries and get updates once products are delivered.
• Get customer feedback.
• Keep customers engage with what’s new.

Applications can do lot more. The important thing is you need a right organization with right people to understand and deliver.

Again most of the organizations indulge in buying infrastructure, employee engineers and invest in

• ·        Maintaining
• ·        Renewing.
• ·        Refreshing every 5 years.

They forget this is not their core business. Infrastructure should be left to experts and businesses should focus on what more can they do grow their business with the help of analytics and data provided by the new age applications.

Infrastructure can be taken care by the cloud service providers like

• ·        Azure
• ·        Amazon.
• ·        Google

And others.

Cloud is the cheapest and best way to host your application. Cloud gives you a worry free infrastructure, which will keep upgrading itself at no cost. You just keep paying your subscription fees.

Hope Organizations realize inexpensive and lesser times does not always mean good.

Time should justify the Application and Application should justify the business. 

Meet Google Duo, a simple 1-to-1 video calling app for everyone

Video calling is the next best thing to being with someone in person, but too often it can be a frustrating or complicated experience. You shouldn’t have to worry about whether your call will connect, or if your friend is using the same type of device as you are. It’s no wonder that nearly half of us never make video calls on mobile*.

Today, we’re releasing Google Duo — a simple 1-to-1 video calling app available for Android and iOS. Duo takes the complexity out of video calling, so that you can be together in the moment wherever you are.

Simple interface

Duo is simple from start to finish. To get started, all you need is your phone number and you’ll be able to reach people in your phone’s contacts list. No separate account is required, so you can sign up in just a few steps. From there, you can instantly begin a video call with a single tap.

Fast and reliable

We all know how it feels when a call fails to connect or when video gets choppy. We’ve built Duo to be fast and reliable, so that video calls connect quickly and work well even on slower networks. Call quality adjusts to changing network conditions to keep you connected — when bandwidth is limited, Duo will gracefully reduce the resolution to keep the call going smoothly. For video calls on the go, Duo will switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data automatically without dropping your call. You can start your call at home, and continue seamlessly even when you head out the door.

Human design

We designed Duo to feel warm and inviting, focused on just you and the person you’re calling. To make calls feel more like an invitation rather than an interruption, we created a feature in Duo called Knock Knock which lets you see live video of your caller before you answer, giving you a sense of what they’re up to and why they want to chat. Knock Knock makes video calling more spontaneous and welcoming, helping you connect with the person before you even pick up.



Finally, we built Duo with an emphasis on privacy and security, and all Duo calls are end-to-end encrypted.

Give your friends a wave with Duo! We’re beginning to roll out Duo for Android and iOS today, and it will be live worldwide in the next few days.

Posted by Justin Uberti, Principal Software Engineer

Ref: Google Official Blog

Google to kill Chrome apps on Mac, Windows and Linux

Three years after introducing special apps that run inside the Chrome browser, Google announced Friday that it will be removing them from Windows, Mac and Linux by early 2018. 

Google introduced those apps in 2013 as a way to offer new functions that weren't otherwise available on the web. Chrome browser apps also gave developers a way to write one app that would run across Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS.

The apps come in two flavors: Hosted Apps, which are essentially installable web apps, and Packaged Apps, which are closer to a traditional app like those you might find in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

The phase-out gives developers about a year and a half to figure out how to migrate their applications away from the Chrome browser. For Hosted apps, that's not too big a deal, since their functions reside mostly on the web. Users will be able to keep using the web app after the transition, but completely through the web. 

For Packaged Apps, developers will have to build something new. Google recommends a quartet of alternatives: web apps, extensions, extension-enhanced web pages and native apps. For the last one, they suggest developers take advantage of technologies like Electron or NW.js to build applications that run on desktop operating systems. 

The reasoning behind Google's decision is pretty clear: Over the past few years, web technologies have advanced to the point where many of the features of Chrome apps are available on websites. Meanwhile, only about 1 percent of users on Windows, Mac and Linux use Chrome Packaged Apps.

The shutdown will be gradual. Starting later this year, new Chrome apps will only be available on Chrome OS, while existing apps will be available on all platforms. Then, in the second half of 2017, the Chrome Web Store will no longer show Chrome apps to users on the affected platforms. Finally, Chrome apps will cease to function on Windows, Mac and Linux in early 2018. 

Phasing out Chrome apps across the top desktop OSes may cause developers to lose interest in developing them for Chrome OS, too. But a few months ago, Google announced that Chrome OS computers will also be able to run Android apps, so those may help to take up the slack.

Ref:Techgig.com

SAN FRANCISCO: American multinational online transportation firm Uber Technologies Inc. announced that it has acquired 'Otto', a technology startup whose aim is to make trucks self-driving.

Otto, a 90-person start-up includes former Google and Carnegie Mellon engineers, The New York Times reported.

According to Uber chief executive officer and co-founder Travis Kalanick, Otto was co-founded earlier this year by Anthony Levandowski, an engineer who once worked at Google on self-driving technology and two other former colleagues to equip trucks with software, sensors, lasers and cameras so they will be able to navigate the highway on their own, EFE news reported.

Levandowski will lead "combined self-driving efforts reporting directly to me -- across personal transportation, delivery and trucking," Kalanick said, noting that "when it comes to this advanced technology stack, Otto plus Uber is a dream team" and that "we now have one of the strongest autonomous engineering groups in the world."

The acquisition of Otto follows Uber's recent opening of an advanced technology centre in Pittsburgh, in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University, The New York Times reported.

Uber plans to open a 180,000-sq.ft facility in Palo Alto, California, to house Otto, which will operate as a stand-alone company focused specifically on upending the long-distance trucking industry. Otto engineers will also work out of offices in San Francisco and Pittsburgh.

Uber will also be able to use Otto's huge user base to tap into ride data and improve its mapping solution.

On Thursday, Uber also announced that it would begin testing self-driving cars in Pittsburgh in few weeks, allowing people in the city to hail modified versions of Volvo sport utility vehicles (SUV) to get around the city.

However, the self-driving revolution has already hit a few speed bumps.

The electric-car maker Tesla is under investigation by federal regulators looking into a fatal crash in May of a Tesla Model S sedan whose driver had the vehicle's Autopilot assisted-driving system engaged.

ref: Techgig.com

The Quint: Indian Student Invents First Asian Device to Make Water from Air

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Mobile ATM a much needed Utility

As technology is building and we are getting used to it in cities. The same need is gradually growing in smaller cities and villages. The only way to tackle the need for technology there is by innovating products that can be use in any environment and can actually work in these places.
TechnoPlanet with its innovative ideas and research has been involved in developing and partnering with organization’s already having the technology elsewhere and harnessing for use in India.
M2M are the next generation devices everyone is talking about. The major used case for M2M is ATM’s these days. Making ATM’s available for masses at locations where it’s not possible to have one is the need of the hour.
We have the products, which will not only make these mobile ATM’s work but cut the cost of using high-end devices and technologies for such initiatives.
Our devices have ability to connect over any

• Last mile connectivity.
• Any kind of Authentication layer.
• Any kind of routing protocols
• Last but not least in any environment as Air-conditioning is not needed.

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Do you require a dedicated system administrator?

Technology has evolved so has administrator. Days have gone when people were needed to sit in front of System to monitor or manage it.
With growing orchestrations tools and system remote manage capabilities. We really don’t require someone to be deputed to do administration on site.
We require people to manage the floors and handle physical issues rather than management issues.
Outsourcing Administration and Management of Server assets not only give organization peace of mind but quality Engineers to take care of their infrastructure with excellence.
Day has come to take a step ahead and take on board organization as System Administrators rather than Resource with limited knowledge.

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