Is Your Wireless Network Secure? by Jeremy Whittaker
Networking professionals are encouraging people to think twice about wireless network security. You might be thinking I use WEP-128 bit encryption with MAC address filtering, I’m safe. Or you may be you’ve never even heard of WEP, if this is the case you might want to unplug your wireless access... If someone has gone through the process of getting on your network chances are the only thing they want is not internet access. ... So before you grab a wireless access point and slap it in your network, I urge you to think twice.

Choosing An Ultra-Portable Laptop For Your Computer Needs by Elizabeth Lord
When choosing a laptop, portability is often a key feature. When you are traveling with your laptop frequently, taking your laptop on planes and long drives makes weight (or lack of weight) extremely important. Certainly, no one wants to be carting a ten-pound monster of a laptop in and out of a... Some laptops also come standard with a place to insert your media card directly into the computer for fast photo access. ... The primary components are: • CPU (Central Processing Unit) • Hard Drive • RAM (Random Active Memory) • Screen Size • Port Types • Optical Drive (CD, CD-RW, &...

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).

How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer by Vaibhav B
You want to buy a laptop do you? And looking at the vast choice available you are confused.....not to worry....heres some advice. Before I go into details, a quick recap of processors is essential. Be aware that it is the processor (cpu) that governs the price of the laptop (along with the... If you need wireless access go in for a Centrino laptop or a Pentium M laptop (u can add wireless technology using a pcmcia card). ... If you aren’t going to move the laptop around much or you want a laptop for games, get a Mobile P4 laptop.

What to Look for in a PDA by Jeremy Maddock
Before you begin looking for a new PDA or smartphone, it is a good idea to make a comprehensive list of all the features you want, and come up with a target price range (what you are willing to spend). One of the most important features to consider in any PDA is its storage space. ... In this day and age, one feature that nearly every PDA user will want is some sort of wireless internet access. ... Whether it be built-in Wi-Fi, or a more mobile option like cellular broadband, it is important that your device gives you the freedom to access email and the internet without having to connect...

What Is Wardriving And How Can You Prevent It by Zackary Anderson
Imagine a car equipped with nothing more than a laptop computer, a portable GPS receiver, and a wireless network card slowly strolls through your neighborhood. Unknown to any onlookers, this is no ordinary vehicle; rather, it is a wardriving machine. ... As the car strolls past homes and businesses, a wireless network card (available at any electronics store for as low as $25) scans for any wireless access points. ... Once connected to an unencrypted network, the wardriver can use the victim’s internet access, and can also explore computers on the network.

7 Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying A Notebook Computer by Sabir Rizvi
If you are planning to purchase a notebook computer, then there are seven key questions that you will need to ask yourself. Doing this will enable you to arrive at the kind of quality notebook that best suits your purposes and current budget. 1 - How portable, how powerful? ... 5 - Do you require redundant ways to access the Internet? ... Ability to connect to the Internet is a key feature. ... You will also have to remember that the larger the screen the heavier and more difficult to carry your laptop computer will be.

Securing Your Wireless LAN by Jonathan Coupal
Introduction It has become common practice to deploy wireless networks for convenience applications requiring users to be mobile. Also many "road warriors" have Wi-Fi accounts that let them access the Internet and the corporate network from remote locations. ... · Controlling access to the wireless network while also enabling access for guests is often a problem. ... Advanced Wireless Security Features IT personnel have a number of available options to make their wireless networks more secure than they are using WEP: · The Wi-Fi Alliance has developed Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which...

Smart Ways To Buying A PDA by Garry Allen
This article was written to answer many of the most frequently asked questions on this topic. I hope you find all of this information helpful. So you have decided that you want to buy a pda. Congratulations! You are going to be buying a form of technology that will help you get your life organized! ... PDA buying tip number four: If you are planning to use your PDA for internet access, then invest in a PDA that offers wireless internet access. ... After all the whole idea in enjoying the use of your PDA is the portability that this product provides and using cell phone dial up, even though...

Free Downloads Can Disable POP Ups by Morgan Hamilton
How often do you use your computer? Most families have several PCs or Macs at their homes. It is so easy and convenient to access the Internet. You only need a laptop and wireless high speed Internet connection. We use these wonderful super-machines on a daily basis as they make our lives easier. ... Despite that, we wish we didn't have to cope with the little flaws coming along with the Internet. ... After surfing the Internet one day I came across a website offering a free download which would disable pop ups.