2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi Router?

My old router just quit so I bought a new D-Link AC1200 router that uses both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless transmission.

The 5GHz option is a newer standard so I figured it must be better, but....

When I set it up on the 5GHz band, I had the Wireless connection between the router and two different ipads and a 2012 MacBook pro drop every once is a while (which never happened before with the old 2.4GHz router).

I also have a Mac Mini connected wirelessly at 5GHz - it has no problem staying connected and is stable.

I then changed the connection to the ipads and MBp back to 2.4GHz and that connection now is stable but not quite as fast.
The wireless connection to the Mac Mini is still at 5GHz.

I'm in a redidential neighbourhood in a single family housebut I can "see" six other WiFi routers on my Mac.
I'm wondering if the drop outs at 5GHz are caused by interferance from other routers at that frquency.
So the question - can I somehow tell with my Mac if the other WiFi routers I see are transmitting on 2.4 or 5 GHz?

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Cross platform USB encription

Hi everyone!!

I have a few USB drives that I use on both Mac and PC. I'm considering encrypting them so that if they're lost or stolen, the data on them won't be recoverable without my password.

In windows, they have Bitlocker - but to get that to work on a MAC there's a 3rd party application to deal with that. But any new mac I plug it in on will need it installed.

I'm looking for something that is like Bitlocker (works on all Windows machines without additional software) but that will work on both Mac and Windows.

Thoughts?

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iMac 27"early a1312 EMC 2390 Replaced PS and still won't start.

New Power supply installed and it still won't even start to begin to turn on.

I don't have a hard drive in it, or the monitor back on, will that be a problem for it just to start to fire up, get a bong of life?

I've got to go with the idea that the new PS and the old one are working as both produce the same outputs. (I know, I know! Correlation and conclusion. Otherwise the dude on eBay screwed me.)

I've got the same power output input readings in the new power supply as the old one. 115 on the pigtail connector going into the PS, and on the 8th solder joint of the connector, back of the board facing you, 25.6 volts.

15 - 16
13 - 14
11 - 12
09 - 10
07 - 08 <- 25.6volts
05 - 06
03 - 04
01 - 02

Any suggestions? Anyone encountered this problem before?

SD

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Smart Speakers

Checked out the Apple Home Pod but I can’t find any reason to jump in even though I’m Apple Integrated. Just simply lacking the features, although good sound. Looks like Sonos has stepped up to the plate and is now offering a pair of Sonos One speakers for the price of one Apple Home Pod. And, if I’m not mistaken, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistance is now available in Canada (?). I can’t seem to find where to purchase the Sonos One in a pair fro the reduced price of $50 on any site in Canada. They’re all,still listing a $249 price for one.

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Mac OS Server Upgrade

New, improved, with no actual server functions!

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208312

Customer appreciation by feature deprecation...

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suggestions for reputable resellers for used MBP?

Hi,

I'm looking around for a new-to-me laptop and am wondering about your experience with businesses that sell used machines. Any suggestions? Who to go to and who to maybe avoid?

Thanks!

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The Mystery of Apple's Disappearing Headphone Jacks

Apple may have taken away the headphone jack, but now, it appears that they are actively stopping third-party companies from bringing it back.

If this is not Apple bullying, I don't know what is!

Read the full article here: https://fstoppers.com/originals/myst...e-jacks-215895

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