Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware by Jason Kohrs
Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware These days it isn’t uncommon for a home to have multiple personal computers, and as such, it just makes sense for them to be able to share files, as well as to share one Internet connection. Wired networking is an option, but it is one that... Wired or wireless, all the computers using the router can share files over the network, as well as sharing a broadband internet connection. ... For our purposes, and for the sake of simplicity, a wireless router is basically an access point with the added feature of having a port for sharing a...

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...

Internet Access in Mainland China for Business and Leisure by Ken Cheong
Internet access in China It was difficult getting internet access in China a mere 6 years ago. Corporate leased line were difficult to apply for, hotels had no internet access, dial-ups were extremely unreliable, xDSL or cable were largely unavailable and cybercafes largely denied foreigners... At this point of time, wireless internet access does not seem to be entirely popular as compared to wire access in these cafes. ... Control of the internet China is one of the countries with strict internet laws.

Huntsville, AL Offers Municipal WiFi Offering That Makes Sense by Kurt Uhlir
For the past several years, municipalities across the country have talked about and even begun implementing free WiFi offering. Many critics of these plans have claimed that cities have no business offering free high-speed wireless access as it competes with local telephone companies, cable... Even with free internet access, the cost for a computer and wireless card are still a large barrier for many low-income households, but the “digital divide” is one that does need continued attention. ... There is a noticeable benefit to tourism, especially business travel, when advertised, but most...

High Speed Internet Providers FAQ by Aurel Radulescu
Q: What is the fee for high speed internet service and how does it differ among internet providers? A: The fee for internet access will vary from one internet provider to another. Typically, there are two types of access, which includes dialup and broadband. ... High speed internet access is available in most areas, but some rural locations may not offer wireless broadband connections or other technology needed to enjoy the full benefits of high speed internet access. ... Q: How can I find out about high speed internet service or which internet providers are available in my area?

ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro by Ben Sikes
A firewall is essential on any Internet connected PC. Firewalls control what is allowed in and out of the computer, virtually eliminating the possibility of a hacker gaining control or of spyware that has found it's way in transmitting any data. ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro is a popular personal... Wireless protection is crucial when out in the open on a laptop as well as on the home network. ... Zone Alarm Pro runs on Windows systems only, with minimum specifications of: • Windows 98SE/ME, 48MB RAM (some functions may be limited and support is due to end for the operating systems late 2006)...

Remote Pc Access by Josh Riverside
Quite a lot of times you must have encountered this problem: you are at home, and some files that you need urgently are saved in your office computer. Or perhaps you are a customer support professional, and a client situated at a distant location has encountered some software error in the middle... Thanks to progression of the wireless technology you can access a PC from anywhere, in any part of the world, through “Remote PC Access” technology. ... The only condition is that the PC you are trying to access from afar must have an Internet connection and must be switched on.

Are You Using The PSP Web Browser Capabilities by Darren Lintern
You will probably be using your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) to play all your beloved video games until you are blue in face or bleary in the eyes. It may be used as another avenue to see your favourite music videos. You may even be savvy enough to use it to watch that must see television... For anyone that has wireless internet accessibility in their house, will most likely be using a wireless standard of 802.11b or 802.11g, the Sony Playstation Portable utilises the 802.11b to gain access. ... The PSP browser capabilities are not going to be nowhere near as powerful and simple to use...

Laptop Computers and the PVP Effect! by Tom Fox
Roll over lumbering desktop computers, the limber laptop is here, and it's here to stay! For a while now notebooks have outstripped their ageing desktop PC siblings, easily winning the gold medal in the computer sales olympics. We will illustrate how the PVP effect has contributed greatly to the... Wi-Fi is short for "Wireless Fidelity" and it's usage is growing quickly amongst home users, office workers, even coffee shops. ... Well this is Intel's name for their new notebook technology that combines their Pentium M processor, 855 chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 WiFi 802.11 network...

WRT54g Linux Firmware Distributions by Eric Meyer
HYPERWRT Mission Statement is “HyperWRT is a power boost firmware for the Linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS router. The goal of this project is to add a limited set of features to the last Linksys firmware, extending its possibilities but staying close to the official firmware.” HYPER-WRT –... QOS for a wireless hotspot is very important for managing how much bandwidth certain services are using. ... The webpage for EWRT just explains that this router is a wireless hotspot meant for public use and don’t abuse it, users must accept the agreement or they won’t have access to anything.