Mobile Computing by Richard Romando
Mobile computing refers to the use of any kind of computer in a moving environment. The motion may be of the device itself, as in laptops, palmtops, wearable computers, and mobile phones; or it may refer to the dynamics of the computing process, as in digital cameras, podcasters and MP3 players. ... With the advent of wireless technologies, it is also possible to access the Internet through cell phones. ... Another brilliant advancement in the field of wireless technologies is the Metropolitan Area Network, or MAN, which will allow vehicles and cell phones to remain in communication with...

Wireless Networking and Security by Andrew Mapp
Although Wireless Networking has great benefits, which are undoubtedly, there are also some drawbacks, which should be considered. Drawbacks such as Electromagnetic interferences, a slower transfer speed then wired Networks and diverse security concerns. ... Without WEP there is also no authentication for who logs on to the wireless computer or Network, allowing anyone in near distance who can receive the wireless signal to utilize the wireless network for his/her own purpose. ... The good news is Wireless Access Points have a security feature which is called WEP.

5 Tips for Buying a Laptop by Rob Buenaventura
Buying a laptop is a major investment decision. As such it is not one that you should make lightly. Below are 5 tips that will help prepare you for making the best and most well informed decision when buying a laptop. Tip #1 Size Matters Buying a laptop is a matter that requires some thought. ... No doubt people want to make sure that their laptop computer will be able to access the Internet with a wireless connection. ... However, since so many laptop users are looking for wireless connections, many of today's laptops come pre-wired for wireless Internet.

It's 12 Noon, Do You Know Who's Using Your Network? by Jason Frovich
The idea of reading email while lounging by the pool, text or instant messaging while doing the laundry, or lounging in the Jacuzzi listening to your MP3 collection is appealing to us all. Unfortunately, many, or even most, wireless units don't come with security features already functioning. ... You can usually find quite a bit of free information as to how to secure your network at the website of your router's manufacturer, or by doing a search in a search engine for a phrase like "secure home wireless." Beyond the truly malicious, there are also your neighbors who may find your network...

High Speed Internet Providers FAQ by Aurel Radulescu
Q: What is the fee for high speed internet service and how does it differ among internet providers? A: The fee for internet access will vary from one internet provider to another. Typically, there are two types of access, which includes dialup and broadband. ... High speed internet access is available in most areas, but some rural locations may not offer wireless broadband connections or other technology needed to enjoy the full benefits of high speed internet access. ... Another terrific way of learning which internet providers are available in your area is to browse through the local...

WiMAx VS Wifi by Eric Meyer
WiMax (802.16) is is a newer standard of wireless networking designed to provide the last mile of high speed internet access to the end user. Some people would call Wimax WiFi on steroids but this would be to broad of an assessment. Wifi was and still will be used in LAN environments for... Think of a WiMax network as an ISP with out wires, with the signal providing your internet access to your business/ home. ... WiMax base stations will have the ability to provide approximately 60 businesses with T1 access and hundreds of homes with DSL/Cable speed access…in theory.

Local Business Directory Websites; Can We Do Them Better? by Lance Winslow
On the Internet we see many local business directory websites out there, some are good, some are bad, but the concept makes sense. Can we make these systems better, so they are more accurate, timely and are easily accessed with low bandwidth wireless handheld devices? ... If and when some smart entrepreneur figures this out and can build a website which can look as if it is designed for an at home Internet Surfer, but loads fast enough for PDA, Cell Phone and other wireless devices then they will have figured out the answer to what is needed for the Business Directory Website Genre.

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... In short, wireless broadband access may be the best key to increasing your competitiveness. ... Within this range, special cards based on the 802.16 wireless standards will allow mobile devices to surf the internet at high speed.

Remote Email Access by Josh Riverside
The advancement of wireless technology has brought the world together, with easy and convenient access to information, whenever we need and wherever we are. Remote Email Access is one example of the flexibility provided by the remote access technology. ... To access your mail using POP, you need to access a POP server that verifies your username and password before granting you access to your emails. ... An alternative way to access mails is to use a web browser such as MS Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Opera to visit a web site, than you need to sign in with a user id and...

Is Your Wireless Network Secure? by Jeremy Whittaker
Networking professionals are encouraging people to think twice about wireless network security. You might be thinking I use WEP-128 bit encryption with MAC address filtering, I’m safe. Or you may be you’ve never even heard of WEP, if this is the case you might want to unplug your wireless access... So before you grab a wireless access point and slap it in your network, I urge you to think twice. ... If someone has gone through the process of getting on your network chances are the only thing they want is not internet access.