Wireless USB Explained by Nathan Kartchner
USB has become ubiquitous, edging out firewire as the data transfer specification of choice. You can connect anything from keyboards to network adapters to VGA adapters into a USB port and get plug-and-play operability almost instantly. In addition, you can run multiple (several hundred,... As any USB-o-phile will tell you, after connecting the tenth USB device, you've developed quite a rat’s nest of cables behind your computer, making it nearly impossible to extricate any one USB cable from the mix, to say nothing of the unsightly mess.

Six Largest Mistakes Made when Hiring a Cabling Contractor by Robert Deupreee
Cabling of data and voice systems is often ignored by many companies until the last minute just before relocation or new building takes place. Many information systems professionals view it as a low priority or something that just takes away from their budget for real network components such as... In the old days the average install would consist of a single voice grade cable for the phone system and a single data grade cable (Cat 3, Cat5, Cat5E or Cat 6) for their computers. ... Mistake number six – No cable management All cabling systems will look organized before they are used, that’s...

A List of Essential Tools You Should Have When Working on a PC by Gary Hendricks
So here's a short list of essential tools you need to have when working on a PC. Remember to bring them along - you will most certainly have an easier time when working on that PC of yours. A computer tool kit for PC maintenance Philips Screwdriver Gosh, this is the most important tool for... Whenever I open up an old PC, I just roll my eyes at the mess of wires inside. ... Cable Ties If you're like me, you'll hate the sight of untidy cables. ... Here's where the humble cable tie (also known as zip ties) came in really handy.

Some Notes About Notebook Computers by Martin Coleman
Are you interested in laptops? Perhaps you are interested in buying one, or you already have one and just like to read more about them. Either way, I have some good information for you regarding laptops and their use. I really like laptops. I think besides executives, gamers, multimedia guys and... That saves cable mess and desktop space that might have otherwise been used up by other peripherals. ... You may have an external mouse (which I highly recommend) and plug in the phone line or network cable for your internet, but beyond that, there is little else that you need to have.

Don't Let Headphone and Charge Cords Control Your Life by P. Holstein
What do you do with your iPod's earbuds when you're not using them? Wind them around something in hopes that they won't get tangled? What do you do with your cell phone’s sync cord? Stuff it into a carry-on pocket, hoping it won’t get knotted around your hairbrush? ... You can use the Cable Turtle for different gauge wires, as well, including phone wire, CAT 5 cable, and troublesome sync cords, as well as electrical adapter wire. ... The large cable turtle organizer can hold about 3 cords or longer lengths of a single cable.

Selecting a Laptop by Deryck Richards
Small Can Be Beautiful When purchasing a new computer, you may be better served by a laptop than a traditional desktop computer. Recently, laptops with capabilities similar to desktops can be purchased for a comparable price. Laptops are convenient because of their small size and ability to run... Except for the power cable to recharge it, a laptop doesn’t have any external wires, so it won’t be contributing to a cable mess. ... Tablet PCs are typically smaller than laptops and feature a specialized processor that is extremely battery-efficient.

Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth by Preston Wily
USB is currently the industry standard If you spend any amount of time on a computer chances are that you have used a USB device, such as a mouse or a keyboard. There are currently more than 2 billion USB devices in use around the world. Cables can be a mess When USB first became popular... Both technologies are slower at further distances, but Wireless USB should always be faster than Bluetooth. ... Wireless USB, on the other hand, is rated for 480 Mbps at 5 meters. ... Differences between Bluetooth and Wireless USB The most obvious difference between Bluetooth and Wireless USB is the...

Putting The Boomers Out To Pasture by Tim Bryce
"The Baby Boomers will be more remembered for the problems they left behind as opposed to anything they accomplished during their tenure." - Bryce's Law As we all know, the Baby Boomers are regarded as those people born following World War II, I believe it is from 1945 to 1960. ... Inevitably, the Boomers are often asked to clean up the mess left behind by such projects. ... In the area of Information Technology, they actively participated in the transition from mainframes to client/server computing, the Internet, and an unprecedented number of technological developments, including cell...