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Your reason for cracking a Wi-Fi password are no doubt noble (we trust you); here's how. By  Eric Griffith Updated March 10, 2020 Chances are you have a Wi-Fi network at home, or live close to one (or more) that tantalizingly pops up in a list whenever you boot up the laptop or look at the phone. The problem is, if there's a lock next to the network name (AKA the SSID, or  service set identifier ), that indicates security is activated. Without a password or passphrase, you're not going to get access to that network, or the sweet, sweet internet that goes with it. Perhaps you forgot the password on your own network, or don't have neighbors willing to share the Wi-Fi goodness. You could just go to a café, buy a latte, and  use the "free" Wi-Fi there . Download an app for your phone like  WiFi-Map  (available for iOS and Android), and you'll have a list of millions of hotspots with free Wi-Fi for t...

by   Lisa Eadicicco / Time Getty Images You can search for nearby places and get driving directions while offline. This story originally appeared on  Time.com . Losing your Internet connection while traveling can be frustrating, especially when you’re relying on your phone to tell you where to go. Whether you’re stuck in a subway car underground or have lost your signal while driving in a remote rural area, we’ve all be there at least once. It’s a good idea to plan ahead for these types of situations by downloading maps for offline use in Google Maps. Once you’ve downloaded an area, you’ll be able to get directions and view points of interest for that region even without an Internet connection. Still, there are some limitations to keep in mind. You can’t get walking, transit, or cycling directions while offline; only driving directions are available. If you’re not driving, using Google Maps offline can still be helpful for viewing nearby places when you’re stuck...

Nathan McAlone Nov. 20, 2015,  Flickr/Isaac Bowen Since it debuted in 2008, Google Chrome has quickly risen to be the most popular web browser in the world,  beating out Firefox and Internet Explorer . But that doesn't mean you can't make it better. There are many extensions and programs that innovative developers have built to make using Chrome more productive and more fun. With them, you can save articles to read anywhere, learn a new language, save money while shopping, and even improve your writing. And the beauty is that they don't actually require you to put in any extra work. These 13 extensions and apps can help you streamline your Chrome browsing and help you do things you didn't even know were possible. Read on to become a Google Chrome expert: Become a coupon pro with Honey. Honey Honey automatically searches for coupon codes and sales whenever you are checking out online. Just click the Honey button...