Take Your Laptop For A Walk On The Wireless Side by Laramie Cahill
Wireless internet access is truly the wave of the future and depending on where you live the future could be now. Wireless "hotspots" really are popping up somewhere on a daily basis. Not that I'm complaining, because having the ability to access the internet via a wireless connection is a great... Rather than pay to access the internet in some dingy Internet cafe, you can access the Internet for free in their place of business and while there buy their food and drinks. ... Why Would a Cafe Offer Free Wireless Internet?

7 Reasons NOT to Take Your Laptop on Holiday! by Steve Robson
Heading off on vacation soon? Then perhaps you're tempted to take your trusty laptop along for the trip. After all, you bought it for its mobility, and it's nice to stay in touch via email with your family and friends back home. However, just before you start packing, its pays to consider the... (Just ask any "road warrior"!) However, there IS an alternative: An Internet Cafe. ... To summarize: Unless you have a very good reason for taking your laptop on holiday, you'd be wise to leave the darn thing at home and use an Internet cafe instead.

Do You Have An Evil Twin? by Lynn Chan
What you don't know can hurt you. Next time you connect to one of them, be very observant you're connecting to a legitimate one and not an evil twin. What is an evil twin? They are fake Internet gateways posing as a legitimate wifi hotspots. Supposing you visit the local Internet cafe who has a... One of them is from the Internet cafe, but wait. ... If you chose the one from Wifi Hotspots Nation, then you may have connected to the Internet on the Evil Twin's network. ... If you absolutely must get an Internet fix, don't conduct online transactions like buying stuff, logging into your...

A Portable Office Set Up by Martin Coleman
The office that follows you everywhere and is always there when you need it, and not there when you don't. But how does this wonderful portable office come about? Is it some weird set up with strict rules? Hardly! I'm going to show you how to set up a portable office using computing accessories... Another of the advantages is that if you can't use your desktop computer or laptop for whatever reason, you can just use a friend's computer or visit an internet cafe, plug in your drive and continue working.

Nintendo DS Online Gaming by Thomas Heaney
Every gadget that comes along these days can’t be without the latest technology buzzword, Wi-Fi. For those who don’t know, this allows a device to connect to other compatible devices without the traditional mess of wires by using a radio connection. Nintendo’s hand held console, the Nintendo DS,... But in November 2005 Nintendo launched a service called Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection that lets you connect to other DS’s over the Internet. ... Not only that, but this service is free! ... So you can play Nintendo DS games online for free.

Finding Friends by Playing Online Games by Dakota Caudilla
There are tens of thousands of websites offering free online games for those who want to have some fun online or find friends online. Don’t believe me? Make a simple search through your favorite search engine and you’ll see the vast amount of websites offering free online games. ... You not only make new friends through online games, you can also connect with and play online games with your friends without having to visit an internet café. ... They share a common interest, a common goal...and the online games that they like become the foundation for their friendship.

Internet Access in Mainland China for Business and Leisure by Ken Cheong
Internet access in China It was difficult getting internet access in China a mere 6 years ago. Corporate leased line were difficult to apply for, hotels had no internet access, dial-ups were extremely unreliable, xDSL or cable were largely unavailable and cybercafes largely denied foreigners... Control of the internet China is one of the countries with strict internet laws. ... Most of the time, usage is free. ... At this point of time, wireless internet access does not seem to be entirely popular as compared to wire access in these cafes.

Avoid Air Travel Troubles With A Flash Drive by John Retzer
With the latest terrorist scare, many flights no longer permit you to travel with your laptop and other electronic devices. That's understandable -- no one wants to be blown out of the sky -- but it makes things difficult for the business traveller. Of course, when you get to your destination,... Avira offers a portable and free antivirus program. ... OpenOffice is an free, entirely Microsoft Office compatible suite that can be run from your flash drive. ... FoxIt offers a Foxit Reader, a free portable pdf reader.

Laptop Accessories Must Haves by Andrew C.
After spending over a thousand dollars for a laptop, you'd think you've done enough damage on your credit card. Your laptop is your business partner, your secretary, and your investment all rolled into one. It'll be a wise idea to get a few laptop accessories to enhance its performance. ... Stash some disposable and lint-free cloth to wipe the surfaces of your laptop. ... However, for stable surfaces like in a cafe or conference room, a mouse pad is more suitable. ... So include internet, phone, and modem cables in your laptop accessories list to avoid being caught off-guard.

You Don't Need To Pay For IT! by Lee A. Smith
IT Support has never been such a minefield. With new technologies always entering the marketplace it is now possible to have a corporate-standard IT system without having the financial headache of purchasing a server or even software such as Microsoft Office. ... For one small monthly payment, companies with 1-50 users can have their whole IT infrastructure based in a secure location, safe in the knowledge that should their office be burgled, damaged or even burned down, the only thing required to be reconnected to your office system and data is a new PC, Laptop, Thin Client or any...