Access Secret Signal Strength Stats on iOS
If you don't feel like the little dot indicators in iOS are useful in judging your cell signal, you can get to a hidden menu to get more information by simply dialing a phone number. Redmond Pie explains:
Step 1: Dial *3001#12345#* on your iPhone then press Call.
Step 2: You'll now enter Field Test mode. You'll notice a signal strength indicator on the upper left hand corner of your screen. You can toggle between signal strength bars and a number by simply taping on it. At this point, press the home button to exit the app or if you would like the feature to be permanent, continue on. Don't worry, the process is completely reversible.
Step 3: Hold down on the Power button until you see the 'slide to power off' bar. Do not power off the device.
Step 4: Press down on the Home button until the app closes and you return to your home screen.
That's it. Even when restarting the iPhone, the signal strength can be toggled between bars and numbers. The closer your number is to zero, the stronger your signal is.
Unless you're a cellular wiz, then the menu itself probably isn't that useful, but it's still nice to know it's there.
Load Up Apple's Hidden Wi-Fi Diagnostics Tool
Tucked away inside OS X is hidden Wi-Fi Diagnostics Tool that can help you fix problems with your network. Loading it up is pretty easy:
Option-Click the Wi-Fi symbol in your menu bar.
Select "Open Wireless Diagnostics"
That's it. The app will open up and you can check out a ton of stats about your network.
(via: lifehacker)