Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth: Battle Royale by Nathan Kartchner
As the release date for Wireless USB draws ever closer, discussion is heating up around the emerging standard. In particular, there has been a lot of debate concerning the pros and cons of Bluetooth versus Wireless USB. Both of these standards offer particular benefits as well as particular... Until the Wireless USB standard officially releases and products appear on shelves, all we can do is speculate, but for all intents and purposes, Wireless USB appears to be the next major step in the evolution of connectivity technology, and it may alter the way we use technology forever.

Wireless Connectivity and You by Nathan Kartchner
As computer connectivity continues to evolve, there is a definite push towards wireless. The idea of wireless connectivity is not new. IrDA, or infrared wireless communication has been around for a while. IrDA uses pulsed infrared light waves to provide wireless connectivity to printers, cell... Another developing and yet-to-be released technology that is looking to build upon the current push for wireless connectivity is the Wireless USB standard. ... Wireless VGA essentially allows you to create a separate workstation up to 100 feet away from the source without having to run extension...

Buying a Laptop by Sezer Bozkurt
Purchasing a laptop computer is not an easy job to do because there are so many important things that should be considered before purchasing. Besides the common things that are shared by desktops such as type of CPU, MHZ of processor, size of RAM, size and type of hard disk, brand and support,... Some high quality laptops have several connectivity options such as wireless network cards (to connect to wireless networks), Centrino technology (internet connectivity almost anywhere) and much more. ... The latest models offer 5 or more hours of use depending on what you use it for.

Wireless Network Trouble Shooting by Eric Meyer
Wireless Network Trouble Shooting 1. Wireless Adapter – First check to see if your wireless adapter is on and working properly. If you are using a PCMICA wireless adapter ensure that the card is pressed completely in. If the wireless adapter card was not plugged in when you started your... SSID and ME – Next check your wireless settings for the following: DO you have the correct SSID typed in, is your encryption key typed in correctly, does your wireless router and wireless adapter have the same security settings.

USB: Computer Connectivity Colossus by Nathan Kartchner
USB has become the Colossus of computer connectivity, standing astride the world of computing accessories and peripherals with the self-confident ease of a standard that has triumphed over its opponents. Parallel and serial protocols are virtual dinosaurs, being phased out almost universally by... That said, there is a strong possibility that several years from now, USB will no longer be the standard of choice as its successor, Wireless USB, comes into the computer connectivity market. ... Boasting USB 2.0 speeds, similar ease of connectivity, and the complete absence of tangling wires,...

Wireless Computer Network Rentals: The New Technology Trend by John Beagle
Consider the convenience and added benefits of renting today's wireless technology. Wireless networks have a big advantage over wired networks, especially for short term projects where the internet and rental computers, printers and projectors are deployed. ... Rent Wireless Access Point (WAP) A wireless access point is a networking device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. ... Rent Wireless Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to wirelessly access...

Bluetooth Technology, Connecting Many by Sezer Bozkurt
Bluetooth technology is constantly evolving. Bluetooth started off as a basic wireless connectivity standard but has since been adapted to many different uses. For example Bluetooth for mobile phones. Bluetooth enables a mobile phone user to connect to their hands free headset without wires. ... By utilizing Bluetooth a wireless home network can be connected. ... Using your computer and your phone you can synchronise phone books, send SMS messages and more. ... And it doesn’t stop with the swapping of files.

The Death Of Wardriving by Nathan Kartchner
Wardriving: Driving around looking for open wireless networks . (courtesy of WarDriving.com) The history of wardriving runs parallel to the adoption of WiFi technology. As big corporations installed wireless LANs, hackers would drive from place to place attempting to hack into the networks. ... Some companies have begun to manufacture routers that convert a cellular WAN signal into a standard 802.11 b/g signal, making the internet available to multiple people, not just the individual with the wireless internet card.

Mobile Computing Networks by Richard Romando
Using mobile computers when in transit implies mobile computing. This is effectuated by using wireless technologies such as LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, GPRS, etc. LAN refers to Local Area Networking. This is not a very mobile technology, as it restricts the area of its reach. ... WAN essentially uses wireless connections between its locations. ... They use wireless technologies such as GSM, CDMA, WLL, GPRS, EDGE, 3G etc. ... for their connectivity. ... This connection can be done physically by cables (in which case it would not be an example of mobile computing) or other connections such as infrared...

How To Select The Best Business Laptops by Tim Childree
The corporate life is hectic, so it is important to have a fast, reliable, lightweight notebook that can maximize your daily output by keeping your projects organized and your workflow streamlined. One of the first things you need to look for in a business laptop is wireless connectivity. ... A wireless networking card allows you to connect to the Internet via thousands of wireless networks (also called hotspots) located nationwide. ... A third feature to look for in a business notebook would be VGA and S-Video outputs to ensure connectivity with any projectors you may need to utilize for...