I Know What You Did Last Session: Basic Applied Cryptography by Jeremy Martin
While Janet was sitting in a cyber café sending emails to friends and surfing the web, there was a person sitting three tables away reading each email she sent before they ever got to the email server. During this period of time, the thief was able to get access to her bank account, passwords to... Some of the more popular tools used for wardriving are: Airopeek – a WiFi packet sniffer Airsnort - a WEP encryption key recovery tool Kismet - an 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector Netstumbler - an 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access is a new standard that...

Three Must Have Accessories For Notebook Computers by Lynn Chan
An Optical Mouse Notebooks are normally equipped with touch pads which can be awkward. There's no substitute for the mouse. Notebooks are predominantly used on a static, flat surface. With wireless broadband hotspots mushrooming all over the nation's transit locations, table tops have become... Although wireless mice are the trend these days, stick to a wired optical mouse by virtue that it does not require additional power or equipment to operate; as in batteries or receivers for wireless ones.

The Bluetooth Adapter: What Can it Do? by Chonticha Marijne
Bluetooth technology is all the rage these days. Most recently, the Belkin Company has designed and released a Bluetooth adapter that can access your iPod, another current rage with all age groups. With this Bluetooth adapter, even your iPod becomes a wireless remote of sorts, enabling listeners... Specializing in wireless network capabilities, a Bluetooth adapter can connect to almost any piece of equipment nowadays. ... A Bluetooth adapter can now make it easier for use with all kinds of Bluetooth enabled wireless devices.

Blackberry: What Is It? by Chris Uren
Blackberry is a pocket-sized wireless solution giving you easy access to your e-mail, company Intranet and the Internet. It's always connected (subject to network coverage). Your e-mails will find you automatically (again, subject to network coverage) - using 'push' technology. ... Secure - made specifically to meet strict security needs Voice and text messaging Voice Text Messaging Wireless Calendar Email View Attachments Wireless email synchronisation Voice A Built-in, high-quality phone is included with the 7100t, 7290 and 8700g BlackBerry handhelds.

You Don't Need To Pay For IT! by Lee A. Smith
IT Support has never been such a minefield. With new technologies always entering the marketplace it is now possible to have a corporate-standard IT system without having the financial headache of purchasing a server or even software such as Microsoft Office. ... As your IT system is centrally managed in a safe and secure hosting environment, your IT support requirements are minimal or non-existent due to the power of remote IT support where an IT engineer or technician can actually “take over” control of your mouse and keyboard actions from anywhere in the world.

High Tech Post by Peter Koch
INTRODUCTION Retriever Communications was founded in 1996 with the sole mission being the development of a Mobile Application Service to be delivered on hand held, laptop computers and smart phones, over public mobile telecommunications.Since then, Retriever has established itself successfully... When a worker was out in the field the public GPRS networks provided by one of the local telecommunications companies was to be used, however, as each worker arrived back in to a depot a local and secure WiFi (802.11 b) wireless network would take over as the preferred communications channel.

How to Choose Cheap Computer Laptops? by David Au
Laptops are now handy and ultra portable, more powerful with 512 mb to 1 gb of memory. Laptops are thin, stylish and lightweight under 5 lbs. Some mobile people e.g. sales representatives and executives are opting out of desktop computers altogether and use a laptop for all their computer needs. ... A wireless network card (also called Wi-Fi or 802.11) will free you from having to be wired to your Internet connection Bluetooth capability will let you share information wirelessly with other Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as your cell phone or personal digital assistant.

Finding Your MAC Address On Wired And Wireless Network Cards by Darren Miller
The Answer To The Media Access Control Question Over the past few weeks I have received quite a few e-mails about Ethernet cards, both wired and wireless, and more specifically, about Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. I think the main reason I’ve received so many questions about Ethernet... Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 2: If you have multiple Ethernet (network) cards in your systems, as I do in this laptop, you will have multiple listings. ... This type of filtering in wireless networks can be configured to allow or deny specific computers to use or attach to the...

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. ... Email is kept secure with any suspicious attachments being quarantined for examination in case they contain anything harmful.

PDA Anti Virus - Do We Really Need Them And How To Find The Most Suitable? by Ron Heller
Just a few short years ago a PDA anti virus was not necessary. The viruses, worms, Trojan horses and the like were the concern of PC owners only. But as we all know things in the online world change very fast, and these days all PDA's surf the web frequently. ... This calls for a Wireless Home Network Security protection system which makes sure all the information you send from your PDA in encrypted, so no hacker can reach it and grab it form thin air. ... The popularity of PDA's and the ease of access to wireless surfing at wi-fi hotspots is a blessed phenomena.