How to use your Android, iOS, or Windows 10 smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Posted: September 21, 2016

[caption id="attachment_12841" align="alignright" width="398"] Image from pcworld.com[/caption] Wi-Fi could be considered one of the greatest and most useful tools of all time and is usually available anywhere. There may be times when you need to do tasks that require a wi-fi connection and just won't work well on a phone. The good news is, if you own a smartphone, you can turn it into a wi-fi hotspot that you can connect your laptop to. Ian Paul, writer for PC World, shares how to turn your smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.

How to use your Android, iOS, or Windows 10 smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot

When you really need to access the internet from a PC, your phone can save the day. Wi-Fi is everywhere these days. So much so that Google is playing around with a cell phone service that relies mostly on Wi-Fi. Nevertheless, there are times when Wi-Fi is just not an option. If your life is anything like mine, that will be the moment when you absolutely must get your laptop online to make adjustments to a document, or reply to a lengthy email. Sure, you could tough it out and do this work on your phone, but that small screen can be a big hassle for major work. That's why knowing how to turn your smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot for your laptop is so useful. Here’s how to do it on Android, iOS, and Windows 10 Mobile. TIP: Keep in mind that many U.S. carriers have specific plan requirements before you can officially use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. In fact, some carriers may automatically switch you to a plan that includes this feature if you use your phone as a hotspot. Read the entire article How to Use Your Android, iOS, or Windows 10 Smartphone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot on PC World.