Getting The Most Out Of Your Laptop Battery by Michelle Robbins
One of the most common complaints by laptop users, how to get longer usage time. We've all been there, ready to take advantage of our mobile status, get some work done on the train or on the plane, batteries all charged are ready to go, when 45 minutes into your project, the first signs that the... Turn off wireless network card - the wireless network card puts a drain on your battery, so a few not going to be using it, disable it. ... Hibernation saves even more energy because it saves your work to the hard drive and then shuts your computer down almost all the way.

How to Choose The Right Laptop Accessories? by Titus Hoskins
The notebook computer is coming of age. For the first time in history, notebooks or laptops are out-selling their bigger cousins, desktop computers. The rise in popularity of the notebook computer can be contributed to many factors: drop in prices, stiff competition, aggressive marketing, but... Wireless Card Most laptops and notebooks now come with a wireless card. ... With each new generation of notebooks, we are seeing some novel breakthroughs: dual core notebooks, PCI Express, Sonoma Chipset, increased storage, increased RAM, faster CPUs, better battery life and better wireless...

WinXP Routing - Staying Online During Hurricane Wilma by Darren Miller
Hurricane Wilma Put Me Out Of Business For A While ----------------------------------------------- WinXP Routing - My consulting services business is heavily dependent on Internet access. Without it, I am pretty much dead in the water. Since I cannot afford an enterprise satellite backup... Optionally, you could install Windows 2000 Prof / Server which can perform Internet connection sharing. ... It's one thing to have a laptop with wireless Internet access anywhere, anytime, but quite another to have that same access for your entire home / small business.

Getting The Most From Your Internet Camera by Ralphy Jarvis
Let the world of technology envelope you. This is the modern path to enlightenment. Okay, so maybe that is a little extreme. I do not want to come across like one of those religious fanatics or anything. However, I do believe in the power of convenience and accessibility. ... It's all about the Internet and wireless connection. ... You can rig Internet cameras so that your home can be watched all day long. ... So far I have only witnessed high tech Internet cameras on my brother's laptop. ... I can't wait to get my security system and Internet cameras rigged through my Mac.

Wireless Connectivity and You by Nathan Kartchner
As computer connectivity continues to evolve, there is a definite push towards wireless. The idea of wireless connectivity is not new. IrDA, or infrared wireless communication has been around for a while. IrDA uses pulsed infrared light waves to provide wireless connectivity to printers, cell... One of the most prevalent wireless technologies has been the 802.11 standard for local area computer networks. ... Another developing and yet-to-be released technology that is looking to build upon the current push for wireless connectivity is the Wireless USB standard.

4 Computer Money-saving Tips by Sharron Senter
Tip #1 -- Rebates: A rebate is not always a bargain. Computers with rebates are often close to being discontinued. You may pick up a good deal or purchase technology that's about to become yesterday’s news. What's more, stores will often package computers with a bunch of free items to make it... If you have a wireless network at home or at the office, save money and installation time by buying the wireless card built right into the computer. ... If you're using a high speed Internet connection, such as cable broadband or DSL, you'll want to make sure you have a network card built into...

Computers For Sale - Updates by Nick P Bentley
Have you bought a computer yet? No, I'm not talking about that old Tandy set that's stashed away in the attic. I'm talking about a brand new computer. Something with Internet access and wireless connection capabilities. Okay, I'm probably going a tad too far with that spiel, but you do want to... The first thing you need to determine is what you you will be using the personal computer for. ... Want to have high speed cable Internet access? ... Now you can even download your own tunes to the computer, and then burn them to a CD.

Cabling Your Home for Computer Network - Still a Requirement? by Dmitriy Abaimov
With proliferation of wireless networking and communication equipment it is oh-so-tempting to cut the cord and save a significant sum of money in the process. But is everything that a regular computer networking user needs can be done using just wireless network? ... Since 1Byte=8bit one 100MByte print job will take 15 seconds (and in reality this time can be much longer) to transmit via a Wi-Fi wireless connection, and this time shrinks to mere 1 sec or less on wired 1000MBit/s Ethernet connection.

The Essentials of Wireless Security by Daniel Robson
With wireless networks proliferating it is becoming more important than ever that sufficient security measures are put in place. And yet many people, especially those new to the technology or computers in general, are just not aware of the dangers of not properly securing a wireless network. ... For a more in-depth technical overview of the points covered in this article you can visit http://www.iss.net/wireless/WLAN_FAQ.php , a very useful, if slightly esoteric, overview of various security concerns over the standard 802.11 wireless specification.

5 Simple Ways To Increase Your Computer Speed & Help Your Computer Run More Efficiently! by Kris Bickell
If you're a computer expert, you'll probably already know about these tips (hopefully this will provide you with a little reminder). If you're not an expert, don't worry - these tips are simple, and don't require a lot of computer experience. While an old computer will never operate at the same... 5) Get A High Speed Internet Connection If you spend a lot of time on the internet, a high speed internet connection is a must. ... A cable internet connection might cost a little more, but it is usually the fastest type of internet connection you can get from home.