How To Protect Your Home Network From Security Threats by Paul Wilcox
Technical computer jargon has become a part of our everyday lives and not only at work but at home as well. If you have setup your own computer network at home you probably know all about wireless cards, routers, and firewalls. Most computer components are easy to install and get set up, making... Wireless Networks If you have a wireless network, take security one step further and lock it down. ... This is especially important if you have a wireless network since someone next door can potentially use your network to get onto the Internet.

Wireless Broadband Access - Making the Virtual Office Possible by Rick Parrott
Do you remember when home wireless networking burst into our lives? Suddenly we could work from any where in the house. Have you ever wanted to do the same when you are out on the road? With WiMax, now you can! WiMax is a wireless network access program that offers its subscribers citywide... Purchase your WiMax wireless network card to get access to the broadband system. ... Within this range, special cards based on the 802.16 wireless standards will allow mobile devices to surf the internet at high speed.

Have Laptop Will Travel by Francis Ardi
Leave prepared when traveling with your notebook computer. Internet connectivity at your destination is one thing to think about when taking your portable office with you on your next trip. You might want to consider some of the following options: Make sure you have a dial-up access account. ... Wireless connectivity. ... A cell phone which can be connected to your computer or a slot card which is in itself a wireless dial-in device are useful where it is uncertain whether there exist land lines or you need internet access while on the road.

How to Use Your Cell Phone as a Wireless Modem For Your Computer by Natalie Aranda
The cell phone has certainly changed how people communicate. The newer model cell phones are packed with features from GPS trackers to advanced audio players. One useful feature of cell phones for frequent travelers is its ability to be used as a wireless modem to enable you to use your laptop... Connectivity is becoming the important keyword in successful business operations. ... It is important to remember that the cell phone/modem will be connecting at a dial up speed that is going to most likely be considerably slower than the broadband service you are used to using.

Wireless Internet by Dennis Oley
We have all come a long way from connecting to the internet via the old 2400 baud telephone line modem to a slow AOL connection. Now, there are many ways to connect to high-speed internet at various costs and service levels. Today, the Cable TV provided high-speed internet access usually costs... Now to set-up a simple wireless network you need two more things; a Wireless Router (to connect to your high-speed modem), and a way to receive the wireless signal at your computer, a wireless network card.

A Brief Introduction To Bluetooth by Oliver Dvorak
Bluetooth was designed to allow low bandwidth wireless connections to become easy to use so even those who are new to wireless can use them. Version one.One of Bluetooth describes a low power, short range wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to send data at rates up to 720... The wireless technology of Bluetooth is positioned to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from inconvenient fixed type lines. ... The specification for Bluetooth eliminates the need for cables by providing a small form factor, low cost wireless solution that will link...

Video Games Playstation 2-High And Lonely At The Top by Wycliffe Williams
When the Video Games Playstation 2 was released back in 2000, there was much anticipation in the air. It piggybacked on the groundwork of its pathfinder predecessor, Playstation. Playstation 2 stormed the video game market and floored Nintendo and Sega. ... Listed below are some of the ‘tricks’ Playstation 2 can do standing on its head: • play commercial DVDs and CDs • two controllers • multi-tap connectivity for up to eight simultaneous players • online connectivity • separate network adaptor • separate 20GB hard drive • wireless controllers • driving controllers • and Eye Toy a...

Why Purchase a Dell Laptop? by Garry Allen
One of the most well known brands on the market are Dell laptops. Of course, this comes from a lot of advertising. But their quality goes a long way in explaining why they are so big in the IT world. Let's take for example the new Dell Inspiron 6000. ... This involves the best in battery power life, the fastest graphics for gaming and multimedia, and wireless connectivity. ... Of course then there is the standard 10/100 ethernet card and Wi-Fi access, so you can use your card in wireless hotpsots at home, in your local coffee shop ar at work.

Bluetooth Basics - Bluetooth Technology Tutorial by Jason Kohrs
Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth technology is nothing new, but in many respects it still seems to be more of a buzz word rather than a well understood, commonly accepted technology. You see advertisements for Bluetooth enabled cell phones, PDAs, and laptops, and a search of the Geeks.com website... Capabilities The FAQ on the Bluetooth.org (https://www.bluetooth.org/) website offers a basic definition: "Bluetooth wireless technology is a worldwide specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution that provides links between mobile computers, mobile phones, other portable handheld...

Mobile Computing Solutions by Richard Romando
There are several companies that provide mobile computing solutions especially for commercial purposes. Mobile computing includes connecting several computing devices by means of wireless networking to make them accessible with each other. Hence, a person can be communicable with the office even... These laptops are connected by means of a wireless network, usually wireless LAN. ... Cell phones can also be integrated into the network using wireless technologies such as GSM, CDMA, WLL, GPRS, EDGE, etc.