Personal Hotspot allows you to turn an iPhone or cellular equipped iPad into a wireless router, thereby sharing the devices internet connection with other Mac, PC, or any other capable hardware. Often called “internet tethering” or Wi-Fi Hotspot, this is an excellent feature for telecommuters and travelers in particular, and it’s also a great backup internet connection if a home or work network temporarily goes down. Plus, with the ever increasing range of LTE and 4G service, it’s not uncommon for a cellular connection to actually be faster than standard DSL or a cable modem anyway. The only real requirement for using Personal Hotspot, other than an iPhone or 4G/LTE iPad, is a cellular data plan that offers the service. Fees vary per provider and per area, so you will need to check with your specific carrier if you are not sure what it costs or how to order the feature for your data plan. Using Personal Hotspot to Share the iPhone or iPad Internet Connection Here’s how to turn on inte...