May 28, 2007
WiFind is Tasty and then some
Posted May. 28, ’07, 9:01 AM PT by Dan Moren
Category | Software
I spend a lot of time in cafes doing work, including one in an area which seems to be more saturated with Wi-Fi than my inbox is with offers for cheap prescription drugs. The list is quite a bit longer than the length of my screen, but I have to resort to trial and error (and the occasional help of coconutWiFI) to find one that’s both strong enough and unlocked.
It’s a wonder Apple doesn’t build that functionality into OS X itself, but fortunately, the fine folks at Tasty Apps have come to the rescue with their WiFind 1.1, a SIMBL plugin that will put the signal strength and security status of detected Wi-Fi neteworks right where it belongs: in the AirPort menu, next to their name. Sweet Moses on a pogo stick!
The little add-on will cost you $8, but is sure to save you untold hours of exploring the ins and outs of Wi-Fi networks—a task that could very well take you to eternity.
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iStumbler is another easy and free alternative that seeks out Wi-Fi networks.
Nice little app Dan. I don't travel too much these days, or head to internet cafes, but I will be doing some traveling this summer. I plan on giving this bundle a try then. $8, you just can't beat it. That's almost a large Venti Cafe Mocha. ;-)
That's a nice plugin, but for those who don't want to pony up, hold down the "option" key when you click the Airport menu and it will sort by signal strength.