Uses of WiMAX by Michael Russell
WiMAX is designed as a wireless alternative to DSL and cable for last mile broadband access and as way to interconnect Wi-Fi hotspots into a Metropolitan Area Network. Although, the actual uses for WiMAX overlaps those for Wireless Local Area Network up until the mobile Wide Area Network level. ... One interesting option for companies with analog cellular network is to let WiMAX "share" a cell tower since it will not interfere with any of the function of the cellular arrays while utilizing the licensed radio frequencies of the analog cellular network to increase its speed and range.

Shopping for a Laptop by Meryl K. Evans
Shopping for a laptop is overwhelming because of the numerous choices. No one can tell you what you need or don't need, except maybe your spouse, parent, kid, local geek, or know-it-all who knows you. But it's still good to know a few things about buying a laptop. ... Remember, when you have a wireless laptop, it has to connect to a hub or Wi-Fi (like Starbucks or a cell phone). ... Believe me. ... How often do you plan to lug it around? ... No matter how light the laptop feels, it's a bag of bricks when you've walked with it all day at a conference.

Review on QuarkXpress 6.0 by Mart Gil Nash
After almost two decades of existence, Quark has become the basic building block of any print designer’s toolkit. It has deservedly gained a reputation for reliable printing, offering consistent and dependable output that prevents costly mistakes. Now you can confidently add that tool to your... No need to fret about making sure you’ve updated an incorrect phone number, or even worse, a price, multiple times across several documents. ... You can now also do anything with a text or picture table cell, including using the synchronized text of a layout space.

Why I Am Not a Naturalist by Cynthia Dollins
I am addicted to technology. I will admit it without shame. My coffee maker wakes me up with the rich aroma of home brewed sweetness at the precise moment I stumble out of the shower and my car comforts me at the end of a long day with the self-adjusting lumbar support and air jets to cool or... I can stay connected with my cell phone, personal computer, email, Internet, pager, and my very own Palm Pilot. ... If an accident does occur, the OnStar system will automatically notify the local police and medics of my position while calling the cell phone of my choice to check on my health and...

Push Email by Linda Fowles
There's a lot of hype at the moment about push email technology. New cell phone handsets are beginning to support the technology and it seems to be getting its head into other areas of the market too. This could be the next big thing in the telecommunications industry and the speculation is... Both Visto and Seven show no sign of flagging as they continue to increase the number of operators they can lay claim to, as well as increasing the number of handsets and other supported devices they are marketing.

Technology Predictions for 2006 by S. Housley
2005 literally took the world by storm. The tragedies of the Asian Tsunami, the Hurricanes that blew through the US Gulf Coast and the earthquakes that swallowed parts of Pakistan have left an indelible mark on 2005. While mother nature cast a shadow on 2005, it was technology that delivered the... Cell phones have become personal homing devices, and it is near impossible to locate a cellular phone that is not capable of manipulating or taking photos, videos, graphics and text messages in addition to the traditional voice calls.

A Peek Into the Near Future of Electronics Technology by Terry Mitchell
How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years? 10 years? Actually, they have only been around for about seven years, but it seems like they have been around much longer. Many of us can hardly remember life before DVDs. That can be attributed to how rapidly we can become acclimated to some... Unlike cell phone service, you are not charged for incoming calls. ... It bypasses the traditional telephone company infrastructure and delivers phone service over a broadband internet connection to a regular phone.

Ten Ways (plus 1) to Save on Printer Ink and Toner Cartridges by Larry Andrew
Are you getting tired of the high cost of printing? You’re not alone. Many consumers are up in arms. For example, they believe paying $22 per ounce for printer ink and $150 to $300 (or more) for a toner cartridge is way too much. Most of the major printer manufacturers have adopted the same... There are a large number of reputable companies that sell printer ink and toner cartridges at significant savings. ... Third party companies make these toner cartridges from brand new parts. ... Purchase a compatible toner cartridge.

How To Make Good Use of Spreadsheets by Abdallah Khamis Abdallah
Most computer users use spreadsheets software such as Microsoft Excel in their daily home and office. However very few are aware of the potential of spreadsheets in helping them in financial accounting and statistical analysis. There are many uses of spreadsheets beyond the simple arithmetical... The formula can be inserted in this bar or in a specific cell preceded by an = (equal) sign. ... In data collection and analysis, spreadsheets can be used to record, present and analyses the results of polls, surveys and research.

Laptop Security -Where'd My Laptop Go? by Steve Freedman
Laptops are lovely. They are convenient, mobile, powerful and prestigious. They are also thief magnets. Over 400,000 laptops disappear each year, leaving their owners wondering where they went, what is happening with their data and what to do next. Some of the laptops are just lost – left in... Hopefully, you have your name and phone number on it somewhere, so it can be returned to you if it was just left in a cab. ... But losing your PERSONAL data, including perhaps your Social Security number, PIN numbers, credit card info, etc can be a form of personal hell.