Uses of WiMAX by Michael Russell
WiMAX is designed as a wireless alternative to DSL and cable for last mile broadband access and as way to interconnect Wi-Fi hotspots into a Metropolitan Area Network. Although, the actual uses for WiMAX overlaps those for Wireless Local Area Network up until the mobile Wide Area Network level. ... This is one of the means to increase bandwidth for data-intensive applications running across a wireless network or as a back-haul for cellular phone and Internet traffic from a remote area back to a backbone.

Wireless POS & Wireless Mobile Computing- Hospitality Technology Increases Profits by Derek Meade
Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA’s, Blackberries, cell... For more information on how wireless POS technology and wireless mobile computing from Volanté™ can help your business increase profits and productivity, email them at sales@volantesystems.com or visit their website at http://www.volantesystems.com.

The History of Canon - From an Optical Lab to a Multimedia Giant! by John Sollars
Canon, according to the dictionary means is a general law, rule, principle or criterion; church decree or law; member of cathedral chapter; body of writings accepted as genuine. Now what I am talking about is a company that manufactures user-friendly products! ... One such latest technology is the direct wireless printing from a camera! ... Today Canon develops technology that couples direct printing options from Cell phones equipped with a digital camera, hence integrating printing technology with photography!

Technology Predictions for 2006 by S. Housley
2005 literally took the world by storm. The tragedies of the Asian Tsunami, the Hurricanes that blew through the US Gulf Coast and the earthquakes that swallowed parts of Pakistan have left an indelible mark on 2005. While mother nature cast a shadow on 2005, it was technology that delivered the... Cell phones have become personal homing devices, and it is near impossible to locate a cellular phone that is not capable of manipulating or taking photos, videos, graphics and text messages in addition to the traditional voice calls.

Internet Faxing Service Review by Ellen Farrell
The Internet is reshaping every form of communications medium, and faxing is no exception. The latest twist: Internet faxing services that let you send messages to any fax machine from any Web browser or email, and others that give you a "personal fax phone number," then forward any documents... Internet Faxing Services Reviewed The following services provide some type of Internet Faxing: CallWave http://www.callwave.com Installable software helps consumers and businesses get more out of their wireless phone, home phone, and Internet-connected PC by 'bridging' calls between these devices.

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. ... The notebook will do for computers, what the cell phone did for the telephone industry -- make our communications wireless. ... We live in a wireless world. ... The notebook computer will give you this wireless connection. ... Most notebooks now come with WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity), also known as 802.11 a/b/g, with the ability...

Guide to Buying a Laptop Computer by Andrew Gates
With the many different brands and models on the market, buying a laptop or notebook computer may at first seem confusing. But simply breaking down the process into a few key areas and using Myshopping.com.au to search for the most suitable features and pricing makes it much easier to access... Other wireless technology for connecting mobile phones, printers and PDA devices includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing connection at certified public access points and home wireless networking. ... The latest processor, full blown graphics capability, DVD burner, widescreen and wireless...

HIPPA Goes Mobile and Wireless for Hospitals and First Responders by Lance Winslow
It appears we need to further streamline health care and HIPPA now in effect is quite a nightmare trying to comply with and implement without making a mistake and possibly being sued as the trial lawyers testing the law. The Malpractice insurance rates may go up again. ... The wireless system is working on 802.11 - which does not have a very long range. ... They had mentioned to me “I am like you - intrigued by the possible military apps - especially field services - procurement, targeting, etc.” So far, the VA Hospitals have been the best opportunity for this test market so this will happen.

CTRL + ALT + DEL, The $100 Handcranked Computer by Shonika Proctor
U.S. + computers + helping developing nations + big opportunity = No Microsoft. Now how could that equation possibly be? Try Negroponte who is in the news again with his One Laptop Per Child Non-Profit that is going to help decrease the Digital Divide between first and third world nations. ... If there was a collection fee not unlike a recyclable bottle plan, the fee you pay for tire disposal, the crazy fees you pay on your cell phone for “universal service” funds, or the ever increasing “tax” to pay for security and landing services at airports applied to the purchase of that new PC,...

Laptop Security -Where'd My Laptop Go? by Steve Freedman
Laptops are lovely. They are convenient, mobile, powerful and prestigious. They are also thief magnets. Over 400,000 laptops disappear each year, leaving their owners wondering where they went, what is happening with their data and what to do next. Some of the laptops are just lost – left in... Even if it is not your laptop that is stolen, your PCMIA cards – modem or wireless connectors – can be stolen in an instant. ... Reportedly, Arthur Andersen CPA firm not only has classes and posters on laptop (and other) security, but they also have roving security personnel who take unattended...