7 Reasons NOT to Take Your Laptop on Holiday! by Steve Robson
Heading off on vacation soon? Then perhaps you're tempted to take your trusty laptop along for the trip. After all, you bought it for its mobility, and it's nice to stay in touch via email with your family and friends back home. However, just before you start packing, its pays to consider the... If your laptop is suitably equipped and you can find a local hotspot, you can take advantage of wireless Internet access. ... (Just ask any "road warrior"!) However, there IS an alternative: An Internet Cafe.

What is 3G (Third Generation) Technology by Rod Morris
3G, short for “Third Generation Wireless,” is the next generation high-speed mobile system based on GSM. 3G supports broadband, packet-based transmission of voice, text, multimedia, and video data at rates from 384 kbps to 2 Mbps. At the heart of 3G is the aim to provide mobile users, wherever... With 3G, the mobile user can access high speed internet, videoconferencing, and basic video/TV services. ... 3G extends the office LAN to these mobile workers, providing access to email, corporate networks, and the Internet.

Just One Big Mesh by Monty Henry
Not surprisingly, the Internet also is transforming the surveillance industry, thanks to the new generation of video cameras designed to operate over digital computer networks. Also called IP cameras, these devices make it possible to see live video from anywhere in the world with interactive... Wireless Freedom Wireless technology frees cameras from the constraints of a cabled-network infrastructure. ... The entire mesh can be connected to the Internet by connecting one node to a wired network that has an Internet connection.

Tablet PC's - No Longer a Commercial Failure by Tyson J Stevenson
A tablet PC is a light weight slate shaped hand-held computer or a slim note book PC. The idea is to replace the traditional pen and notebook with a tablet PC and stylus or digital pen. Historically the tablet was used by the Egyptians to write on clay tablets with a writing stick. ... Till recent years the Tablet PC was a commercial failure but with the advances in battery technology, handwriting recognition software, wireless internet access, larger memory, better screen resolution they are being accepted as commercially viable option.

What is XBox360? by Anil Kumar Pammidimukkala
Xbox 360 is the successor to Xbox video game console from Microsoft. It was referred to in the past as Xbox Next or Xbox 2 or simply Project Xenon. Microsoft has scheduled its launch just before Christmas of 2005, the biggest shopping season although it was unveiled on 12.05.2005 on MTV. ... Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Xbox 360 through the optimized wireless technology offers the ultimate in wireless gaming within a 30 ft range for 40 hours with the help of 2 AA batteries. ... By connecting your Xbox 360 to a broadband internet connection, you can instantly access Xbox Live Silver, to...

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 access to your data is mobile, you do not have to worry about synchronising data and carrying data on USB flash drives etc, this all saves you time and ultimately money and the freedom and mobility you will gain from such a system will only benefit your company and it’s staff, allowing for home-working and emergency access 24...

Small Wonders: Single Board Computers by Paolo Basauri
What are Single Board Computers When most people think of computers, the image of a PC or laptop comes to mind. Some may even recall the football field size computers of the 1960's and 70's before the emergence of the PC. Very few people would picture single board computers , even if there was... + Pro : Wireless technology has made it possible for easy internet access via SBC. ... Quality indictors for single board systems include processor performance, I/O compatibility, SSD storage and wireless capabilities.

Windows Networking by Justin Oswald
Windows Networking at Home You’ve set up a home network and all your computers share the same internet connection. That’s great, but now lets get everything else sharing. Modern versions of Windows are shipped with an easy to setup and use method for sharing printers and files. ... As an additional caution, if you have an unsecured wireless network anyone on the street can read your files and if this second box is checked, delete them all. ... If you are on a wireless network be sure you have tight security setup and don’t share your most sensitive files.

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... The Firewall utility Hackers use viruses and Trojan Horses to find unprotected computers and access them to delete information, steal personal information or corrupt the files. ... But the problem with this is if the computer components are not genuine but pirated ones, then the automatic...

The WiFi Blues by Jeffry Fawcett
Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love has it. Many in San Francisco want it... Wireless broadband Internet access ( WiFi ) seems too good to be true. At relatively low cost, anyone can get on the Internet anywhere in a city. All the city needs to do is install WiFi antennas. ... Wireless Internet Access Local area networks ( LANs ) link computers, printers, modems, and other devices. ... An argument in favor of citywide WiFi is that it will reduce the digital divide : the poorer you are, the more limited your access to the Internet and its information resources.