WANS, LANS, WLANS and now WPANS (Wireless Personal Area Networks) by Eric Meyer
I know you know what a LAN (Local Area network) is and a WLAN (Wireless Local Area network) but do you know what a WPAN is…..? A WPAN is a personal area network which uses Bluetooth technology to connect everything from cell phones and ear pieces to key boards and desktops. ... One of the biggest booms of Bluetooth technology is Bluetooth enabled phones that give you the ability to connect to your computer wirelessly or to your Bluetooth ear piece in you car. ... As Bluetooth technology gains popularity the issue of security will have to be addressed.

Mahjong Solitaire by Josh Riverside
Mahjong Solitaire is a kind of Mahjong game, also known as Shanghai Solitaire. Mahjong solitaire involves144 tiles that have beautiful designs and Chinese characters painted on them. The game requires skill, intelligence, estimation as well as luck. Mahjong, which literally means "the game of a... Mahjong solitaire can also be played online with other online players or with the computer. ... The objective is to remove all the 144 tiles from the board. ... Mahjong solitaire can be played solo or with another player.

What is Software Piracy? by S. Housley
There are several kinds of software piracy. The bottom line is when software is pirated, the developer does not receive compensation for their work. Effects of Software Piracy When software is pirated, consumers, software developers, and resellers are harmed. ... Often hackers will distribute or sell the hacked software or cracked keys. ... The developer does not receive any money for the software the hacker distributed. ... If system operators and/or users upload or download copyrighted software and materials onto or from bulletin boards or the Internet for others to copy and use without...

Cisco CCNA Certification: The Value Of The CCNA And CCNP by Chris Bryant
One question I see often on the 'Net is "Is it worth my time to earn a CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification?" My personal answer to that is a resounding yes. The power of Cisco certifications has allowed me to create a tremendous career, and they can do the same for you. ... Don't ask anonymous strangers whether it's "worth the time" to get a CCNA, MCSE, or other computer certification. ... The same is true for the CCNA, CCNP, and MCSE. ... Every single one of these statements is false, and again I speak from firsthand experience.

How Does a Computer Know ? by Denny Knutson
Have you ever wondered just how the computer knows what to do when it first boots up? Have you ever wondered what exactly it does when it starts up? Well, for the curious minded, I will give you brief synopsis of how your computer works. But first a little background information. ... At this point, the computer is pretty dumb and doesn't know what to do, so there is a component in the computer (on the mother board) called a ROM (READ ONLY MEMORY) Chip. ... Now lets take a look at what really happens after you turn on your computer.

Mahjong by Josh Riverside
Mahjong, also known as mahjongg, majiang, mah-jong or mah-jongg, is a traditional Chinese game. Mahjong is a game that involves skill, intelligence, estimation as well as luck. Mahjong, which literally means "the game of a hundred intelligences" in Chinese, has been traditionally a gambling game. ... There are also computer versions of Mahjong that can be played with the computer, online with other players or it can be downloaded for playing. ... The objective is to remove all the tiles from the board.

The Ingredients of a Great Computer Game by Natalie Aranda
Dozens new computer games are released by amateur and professional game developers every day. Some games remain in the player's mind for their complexity, challenge and fun experience, while others attending a temporary demand before falling into limbo of forgetfulness. ... Regardless the types of the games - action games, board games, puzzles or riddles, there’re common ingredients that make a great computer games. ... Riddle, a form of word puzzles and an ancient word game, have made its into computer games too.

Kids Online Games: Get Phat! by Scott Soloff
Kids online games are games that kids can play when they are connected to the Internet using either a computer or a video console [Examples: Playstation 2, Xbox]. Kids love games, and with kids getting net-savvier by the day they have latched on big-time to online games. ... Kids Online Games: Devices And Games Kids can play online games using – (1) A computer: In this case the games are most likely to be browser-based, simple, fun or educational type, involving sports (racing, baseball), knowledge (Hangman, Scrabble), arcades (Space Invaders, Mario), etc.

Do I Really Need That Waterproof Digital Camera? by Hanif Khaki
Who can deny the usefulness of cameras? As we all know, cameras are meant to capture our most precious memories on film. Some of those moments, however, happen to take place in less than ideal environments. Hence the camera of choice is required to be more sturdy and versatile then your average... Since digital cameras rely on sophisticated computer boards and microprocessors that are more prone to damage by the elements such as water, the demand for waterproof digital cameras is very strong indeed.

What Are Survivable Computer Systems by Darren Miller
Definition Of A Survivable Computer System ---------------------------- A computer system, which may be made up of multiple individual systems and components, designed to provide mission critical services must be able to perform in a consistent and timely manner under various operating... Computer Security And Survivable Computer Systems -------------------------------------------------- Survivable computer systems and computer security are in many ways related but at a low-level very much different.