The Wireless that Wi-Fi Promised by Jacob Loeb
I was thrilled when Apple announced its Airport Wi-Fi hardware. Like many others, I envisioned walking down the street with my iBook constantly connected to the Internet. We all soon found out how difficult that was, at least without buying a cup of coffee. ... Once installed, there will be a new network “location” which will let you switch to the Verizon EVDO network from your main home network. ... This scavenger hunt was not the wireless network we had envisioned. ... If you just need to use this service at home, you can buy an EVDO router that will pickup the Verizon network and...

Belkin Skype Wi-Fi Phone Review by Ian Robert Anderson
One of the coolest things Belkin has made is the new Belkin Skype Wi-Fi Phone. If you are a Skype user and you are interested in taking Skype around with you - the Belkin Skype Wi-Fi Phone is a great choice and you don’t even need a computer. The Basics The Belkin Skype Wi-Fi Phone allows you... If the network is secure, it prompts you for a network key (which your system administrator can provide you). ... The home screen displays the time, your Skype credits, quick access to the Menu and Contacts.

Which Is Which: Cheap Laptop Or Cheap Desktop? by Florie Lyn Masarate
Should you buy a cheap laptop or a cheap desktop? You may find yourself asking that question many times while shopping for a computer. This guide offers you the pros and cons of owning a laptop versus a desktop pc. 1. Processing speed Comparing processing speeds, laptops usually lag behind... This means you can get online from any location at home easily without ugly wires if you have a wireless network setup at home. ... Wireless. ... Most laptops especially those with Intel mobile chips come with wireless capability out of the box.

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. ... Whether at home or on the road, a good business laptop can really improve the quality of your work life by providing you with all of the essential tools...

Buy a Cheap Laptop or a Cheap Desktop? by Charles Wee
Should I buy a cheap laptop or a cheap desktop? You may find yourself asking that question many times while shopping for a computer. This guide offers you the pros and cons of owning a laptop versus a desktop pc. Processing speed Comparing processing speeds, laptops usually lag behind their... This means you can get online from any location at home easily without ugly wires if you have a wireless network setup at home. ... Wireless Most laptops especially those with Intel mobile chips come with wireless capability out of the box.

Business Management: Create a Mobile Office by Jan Verhoeff
What's in an office anyways? Create a Mobile Office the simple way by just learning what you need on the road and collecting it all in a convenient travel sized pack. In my case, it's a briefcase, a phone, and a laptop. My briefcase, opened, is a convenient mobile office with all the necessary... For transmitting those files back to home base, I use my cell phone or a wireless modem. ... Rural areas are not known for having the best wireless reception - so, I make do. ... Leave all the reports you won't be reading anyway at home in your full time office, and just do what you have to take...

A Guide to Choosing from Different Types of Headsets by Ricardo Trinidad
There are a number of options available to you if you are in the market for a headset for personal or business reasons, though this can lead to problems if you aren’t exactly sure what sort of headset you should be looking for. In order to help you with this, this guide will assist you in... Likewise, a headset with a wireless phone receiver could be of great use to you in the home but in an office setting it would be just one more piece of equipment that must be utilized while trying to make it through the business day.

Laptop Computers and the PVP Effect! by Tom Fox
Roll over lumbering desktop computers, the limber laptop is here, and it's here to stay! For a while now notebooks have outstripped their ageing desktop PC siblings, easily winning the gold medal in the computer sales olympics. We will illustrate how the PVP effect has contributed greatly to the... Well this is Intel's name for their new notebook technology that combines their Pentium M processor, 855 chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 WiFi 802.11 network interface. ... Wi-Fi is short for "Wireless Fidelity" and it's usage is growing quickly amongst home users, office workers, even...

The XBox 360, Not Just for Video Games by Amber Lowery
On November 22, 2005, Microsoft released the long awaited XBox 360, the next generation of its popular XBox gaming console. The XBox 360, however, goes farther than any game system that users are currently accustomed to. The XBox 360 is more like a fully functional, broadband connected... In addition to ethernet connectivity, you can optionally purchase wireless adapters that comply with the standard wireless 802.11 protocol for integration into your existing wireless network. ... There is also additional support for surround sound audio for the ultimate home theater experience and...

Spyware - How Can You Protect Your Computer From It by Markus Wahlgren
Spyware was in headlines for the first time in 1999 when a freeware game called “ Elf Bowling” circulated with spying software along with it. Since then spywares are creating a havoc in the computer world. Some of the downloadable software comes with a licensing agreement that a spyware program... These malicious software have the ability to monitor keystrokes, change the default home page on the Web browser, read cookies, scan files on the hard drive, install other spyware programs and even spy other applications, such as chat programs or word processors.