How to Prepare a "Bug Out" Laptop Kit by TJ Smith
Can you imagine being away from your computer for an extended period of time? No internet, no email, no funny jokes, no games to play? Many people have found themselves in this position when the unexpected happens. In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist event or a bird flu pandemic,... Because we are so wired these days, a backup laptop computer should be considered part of your essential survival gear just as much as a 3 day supply of food and extra water. ... You could run your laptop directly off 12 volt or run it through a converter to charge the battery.

Five Reasons to do Wireless Networking by G Ames
I believe that wireless networks represent one of the most significant inventions in human history – almost as important as sliced bread. Now, seriously, bread is certainly easy enough to cut yourself, but try to wire up a network and you will think of this invention in a different way. ... Sharing Printers and Files A wireless network guarantees access to your files regardless of where you are within your house, and with a home computer it also facilitates the synchronization of data on a laptop.

Wireless Notebooks: What You Need To Know About Going Wireless! by Titus Hoskins
It's not exactly breaking news that our world is becoming increasingly wireless. Many of our daily activities that once needed a wired connection can now be done wirelessly! The cell phone craze was probably the first revolution that seemingly happened overnight. ... It's the 'portability' of the notebook or laptop computer that holds the most appeal and is its major selling point. ... It is estimated that over 42 million computer notebooks will be produced this year in 2005. ... Also, many notebooks and computers come with a Bluetooth module, which allows for wireless communication...

10 Solid Reasons To Make Your Next PC A Notebook by Titus Hoskins
Notebook computers are becoming very popular. They seem to be popping up everywhere: on tv shows, on airplanes, in movies, or in your friend's lap. These sleek little machines are invading our daily lives like never before... and the invasion has just started. ... These are the same reasons why you should consider making your next PC purchase a notebook or laptop computer. ... Having a separate system stored on a laptop or notebook can be a good way of working around this problem. ... The notebook or laptop can be used as a convenient backup of your vital files and programs.

Wireless Network Setup by Walter Heron
The best thing about a wireless network is exactly that, its wireless! If you have a laptop or even a second desktop pc in the home, installing a wireless network is a great idea. How about checking your emails, chatting with online friends, doing some shopping or just surfing the net all from a... When it comes to connecting the laptop you need a wireless laptop adaptor. ... All the while the router power is on any number of the desktop pcs or laptop you have with wireless adaptors installed, will function on the network.

The Basic Stuff Of Computers And What To Look For When Shopping by Chadder McD.
A computer is a simply device (believe it or not) for data manipulation using program instructions based on your input. Computers have revolutionized communication in the world as we presently know it. A computer has certain basic components. I'll list them out with some commonly known... When you visit a web page you will be requesting some computer located somewhere in the world to upload that webpage from their computer to yours. ... It's most commonly used for connecting more than one computer together in a network or to get your computer out to the internet.

A Brief History of Mobile Computing by Natalie Aranda
The fascinating world of mobile computing has only been around since the 1990s. Since then, devices that have been developed for mobile computing have taken over the wireless industry. This new type of communication is a very powerful tool for both businesses and personal use. ... Chances are, you have done it with a laptop computer or a personal digital assistant or PDA. ... Mobile computing has evolved from two-way radios that use large antennas to communicate simple messages to three inch personal computers that can do almost everything a regular computer does.

5 Reasons to Choose Wireless Networking by Luke Garfield
Many consider wireless as one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind. Some would even compare it to sliced bread. For them, wiring up a network is just as easy as slicing one’s bread. The biggest benefit of wireless is that it makes things simpler. ... Set them aside This would be the most important reason to change your old network to wireless. ... • Wires? ... Wireless network technology runs at speeds far greater than broadband internet access easily connecting multiple computers to the internet simultaneously.

Apple – Why is it So Popular? by John Gibb
While the history of PCs is interesting, the history of Apple computers is more so. Although Apple only hold about 2% of the computer market, that’s still a lot when you consider how many millions of computers there are in the world. Apple is, arguably, the inventor of the modern computer... Although Macs still suffer from a lack of software – the gaming situation is especially dire – they are otherwise very good computers. ... It’s basically Unix (a very old, stable operating system) with a whole load of pretty multimedia stuff bolted on top.

Save Money With Hi-Tech Bundled Services by Titus Hoskins
Forget about the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, or even the Computer Age; we are now living in the Age of the Bundle! We are entering the Age of hi-tech bundled services that cater to all our modern communication needs. We are gradually seeing all our services like high-speed Internet, Phone,... Whether it is a full featured cell phone that also offers Internet/Fax/TV/Gaming/Radio or a small portable laptop/hand-held. ... The wireless age has set the stage for an all-in- one Communication/Internet/TV/Phone/Fax/Gaming/Radio solution that has a definite appeal to consumers.