Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless? by Deryck Richards
To Wire or Not to Wire Wireless networks are en vogue , but your installation won’t be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. ... You will need to buy a wireless network card for each desktop computer, although most newer laptops come equipped with one. ... To install a wireless network, you need a Wireless Access Point and a wireless network card for each computer.

Palm Pilot PDA-Your Life In Your Pocket by M Johnson
Palm pilots used to be big, bulky, slow and could barely hold phone numbers of all the people you knew. In today's fast moving world of technology a PDA can store thousands of contacts, schedules and appointments, but it does not stop there. These little pocket PC units can play MP3 music files,... Many manufacturers of computer and computer related electronics produce a version of their handheld PC. ... Able to synchronize data with a desktop or laptop PC, even send wireless messages from PDA to PDA, making it easy to transfer data and get upgrades.

Purchasing an Inexpensive PC by Rob Pirozzi
Personal computers have become relatively inexpensive, at least as compared to what they used to cost. There are now many sources for inexpensive PCs. This article will provide you with information on sources for low-cost personal computers, computer peripherals, and accessories. ... It is only individuals with demanding needs such as intensive gaming, or video or image manipulation that really need more. ... For individuals who do not need a PC immediately, and who are not looking for the "latest and greatest" technology, there are many excellent sources for inexpensive PCs, peripherals,...

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 take your whole laptop if you like, but you just do not have to. ... Need to send a file and forgot to? ... Yes, nothing is easier. ... You can use your pocket pc or even your mobile computing cell phone to do all the work for you.

Home Networking - Where to Begin and Different Approaches by Lewis Gunter
Wired This is the grandfather of networking, the bread and butter combo, the standard. Setting up a wired network is not very difficult, can be done inexpensively, and doesn’t require much prior networking experience. What you’ll need For internet sharing, you will need a Cable/DSL router. ... Then, for each computer you want to network with, you will need a wireless access point which can be in the form of a PCI card (for your desktop PC), a PCMCIA card (for a laptop), or even a USB dongle (for desktop or laptop).

Wireless Networking - Router Vs Access Point by Eric Meyer
While planning for your wireless network you might be asking what is the difference between a router and an access point. You need to think of a router as more of a server because it performs many functions like a server. An access point only provides a portal for wireless client to connect to... A DHCP server assigns dynamic IP address to your computer every time your computer starts up. ... For example you can direct all internet traffic looking for your game server’s port number to a specific computer on your LAN.

Handheld Ultramobile Gizmos by Julia Hall
Bearing an uncanny resemblance the Dish Network’s PocketDISH, Microsoft recently revealed their new hand held, ultra portable device, with a 7-inch video screen. While not direct competitors in the strictest sense, both the PocketDISH from Dish Network and the Origami from Microsoft share an... Now we add to this scene an Origami that is poised to insinuate itself into the nether regions between the functions of the PDA and the laptop computer. ... For someone in the geek crowd, living the digital lifestyle, it is fairly easy and perhaps a bit comical, to envision someone with a mobile...

Basic Technology History by Tyler D Falls
Online Technology Source Computers: First Computer Invented: Most people when they think of first computer invented they think Bill Gates. This, however, is not true, for the computer was invented long before Bill Gates was around. Bill Gates only revolutionized the computer, buy... First Laptops Invented: Although it is a little hard to determine what the first portable or laptop computer was, and when it was invented, we can however say that there is more than one claim to laptop fame.

The Dell Inspiron 1000 by Jawahn Thompson
The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been thinking you need to know more about it, here's your opportunity. The Dell Inspiron 1000 Notebook is one of the most basic, yet readily capable machines to grace the computer... For the most part, the computer does seem to function quite well on the internet, and has the ability to hookup to many of the high speed services available, without the need of even purchasing a network card, which can easily fit into the computer’s accessible port.

How To Do Your Own Computer or Laptop Memory Upgrade by Titus Hoskins
Upgrading the memory in your computer or laptop is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of improving your computer's performance. Still many computer owners shy away from any memory upgrade for a number of reasons: lack of knowledge, warranty issues, fear of ruining their... It's an investment that will quickly pay for itself; not only will you save time when doing your daily computer chores, but the overall enjoyment of your computer or laptop will greatly increase. ... Second Step: Know Your Machine Without a doubt, compatibility is the most important factor in buying...