Finally, the PDAnet Android application lets you tether Android using an app on the phone plus simple software you install on your computer.

Over the last year or two we’ve seen a number of developers attempt to create apps that let you tether your phone to a PC without paying that extra fee.

If you're looking for way to give your phone powerful access while you're at your Windows or Mac computer, then it's time to give AirDroid a try. This app uses your Wi-Fi network to wirelessly ...

If you don't have a data plan on the phone, but you have an Android tablet, you can tether the smartphone to the tablet and get online using the tablet's Internet connection.

Being able to mirror and control your Android phone from a Windows PC can greatly enhance your productivity. Doing so not only allows you to view your smartphone's content on a larger screen but ...

They rigged up a way to tether an iPhone to a computer completely through the phone's Web browser. The service costs $30 a year and works with Apple, Android, and BlackBerry devices.

Simply connect your phone to your computer to get started. Once connected, navigate to the Hotspot & Tethering menu in the Android System popup. Toggle the USB Tethering option to On.

WiFi Tether is an app for rooted Android phones that lets you use your phone as a wireless hotspot. This allows users to bypass carriers’ built-in Wi-Fi hotspot software, which is especially ...