Personal Wireless Networking by Jason Keno
If you've got a wireless network for your computers already, well, you might get a bit excited about what I'm going to say next. How would you feel if your PDA, your mobile phone, your mp3 player and almost everything else you connect to your computer could be wireless too? ... Some cars, for example, now have on-board computers that will connect with a Bluetooth phone and allow you to make hands-free calls, regardless of where the phone is in the car (even if you've left it in your bag in the trunk!) On top of that, of course, Bluetooth devices can communicate with each other.

Apple Owns the iPod by Eddie Miller
Everyone knows that Apple owns the mp3 business. Their genius little iPod device has consumers worldwide spinning with each new release due to a plethora of features packed into pure quality. Due to this, it is only natural that analysts would make predictions as to what the next big move by... Other speculatory items include things such as an iPhone, which would basically be an iPod cell phone. ... Indeed, this option is a very feasible one, one that Apple is expected to take due to its interest in expanding into the mobile phone market.

Your Guide to Battery Types by Chris Robertson
Every mobile electronic device we own runs on battery power, yet we take batteries for granted - at least until they run out of juice. No matter what kind of device battery - laptop battery, cell phone battery, camcorder battery, remote control battery - you need, it's helpful to know the... NiMH - NiMH stands for Nickel Metal Hydride and is the battery of choice for many cell phones, camcorders, digital cameras, GPS systems, PDAs, and other personal electronics. ... The downside of LiION batteries is that the length of their life commences from the date of manufacture, rather than from...

How SMS Works by Jim Sherman
SMS, or Short Message Service, is the technology behind what we often refer to as ‘text messages’ or ‘SMSes’, as well as what allows for news alerts on cellular phones. In recent years SMS has ballooned to over a 50 billion dollar industry and is quickly taking the communications world by storm. ... In effect, what happens is that your phone actually sends out a few smaller messages and then the receiving phone simply compiles those messages so that for users on both ends, it appears as though the message were cohesive.

Mobile Computing: Taking It With Us by Leon Chaddock
For the holidays this year, more people will be getting mobile computing options than ever before in history. With so many various ways of staying connected through computers, people seem to not be able to get enough. This is great news for all of those out there that love new technology as it... You can use your pocket pc or even your mobile computing cell phone to do all the work for you. ... All you need to do is to flip open that phone and begin a mobile computing session that will get the job done in seconds.

Cool iPod Features You May Not Know About by Mia LeCron
Here are some iPod features that you may not know about: --> Parental Supports The iTunes Music Store also now offers parental controls, so that parents can disable access to Podcasts, shared music, or the iTunes Music Store as a whole. Parents can also restrict music with explicit language. ... --> iTunes on your Cellular Phone Want iTunes on your cell phone so you can carry around your mobile music library with you? ... Apple, Motorola and Cingular Wireless are introducing the Motorola Rokr E1, the first cell phone equipped with Apple’s iTunes software.

Data and MP3 Compression: Understanding "Digital" by Matthew Bredel
The MP3 and MP4 generation was generated mostly due to advances in data compression. Let us first take a step back and focus on digital music. There are two types of data in the world: Analog and Digital data. Analog data is real time data, and it is essentially how we perceive the world. ... Think about your cell phone. ... About 5 years ago, all cell phones were analog. ... When you entered areas of poor reception, you received static, distortion and noise. ... Now, most cells phones are digital.

Cordless Headsets: Advantages & Uses by Waldo H. Dingman
Cordless headsets are basically used with either your cordless phone or cell phone. The reason behind the headset is to have your hands free for other activities. For example, you could do dishes while talking on the phone or taking out the trash. The headset is perfect for people who lead very... Also, it makes driving and talking on your phone much safer than if you were holding the phone up to your ear. ... A person can exercise and talk on the phone at the same time, as well. ... Cordless headsets are great for people who might take a lot of dictation so their hands are free to type,...

How to Make Your Own MP3 Ringtones by Rex Meneses
In this tutorial, We will guide you in the step by step process for making your own MP3 ringtones. Tools you need: * Cell phone that support MP3 ringtones. * Music CD or MP3 Music File * Any method of transferring the ringtones from computer to phone (USB, Bluetooth, e-mail, instant message,... The easiest way to do this is with Bluetooth, assuming you have already paired your computer and cell phone. ... If your phone came with a USB connection, use that; otherwise, try e-mailing or texting it as an attachment.

You Can, But Do You Need To? by Alex Lekas
You know him; you may even be him. Deftly wrist-driving an SUV in rush hour, cell phone cradled between ear and shoulder while simultaneously pecking his PDA as the GPS system maps out the quickest route to the next stop. Reveling in the orgy of technology that allowed him to focus on everything... Take the cell phone, for instance. ... Cell phones handle e-mail, send text messages, browse the web, take pictures, let you play games, and keep appointment calendars. ... Phone number? ... In case you’re wondering, Tashkent is in Uzbekistan, and a Google search through the phone even provides...