Wireless at the Workplace by Jonathan Coupal
Wi-Fi, or wireless fidelity, is a term promulgated by the non-profit Wireless Fidelity Alliance organization to designate products adhering to the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs. A Wi-Fi network broadcasts a radio signal, operating in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with a data... However, there are a number of technologies available today that can make your wireless network as secure as your wired network. ... Conclusion: With the host of wireless security technologies now available, there is a security solution available for nearly every wireless network.

WinXP Routing - Staying Online During Hurricane Wilma by Darren Miller
Hurricane Wilma Put Me Out Of Business For A While ----------------------------------------------- WinXP Routing - My consulting services business is heavily dependent on Internet access. Without it, I am pretty much dead in the water. Since I cannot afford an enterprise satellite backup... When the system reboots, it will be able to route traffic between your internal network and the Internet (Your Wireless card). ... All routing devices, in this case my laptop, must have at least two Ethernet cards to route between networks, in this case, my home office network and the Internet.

Ten Reasons For You to Use Bluetooth by Andrew McNaught
Many people see Bluetooth technology around them everyday, but may be unsure of why they should choose it. Here are ten reasons to try it: 1. Bluetooth is wireless technology Wireless devices carry many different benefits and advantages that people enjoy. ... Low power wireless signals and frequency hopping is the techniques that Bluetooth uses to help keep your connection crystal clear and free from interference. ... Very few interferences Interference is usually avoided between Bluetooth devices and other wireless devices.

New Technology - Home Theaters Entertainment by Mikael Rieck
One of the latest trends is the home entertainment centers and the home theaters. They are a great way to get most out of the TV shows and movies that you watch every day. This has become truer than it ever has been before because of the electronic technologies that are available today. ... It won't have the high quality of a wired connection but normal video and audio generally aren't any problem for modern wireless technology to deal with and you will avoid the wire nightmare. ... This task in itself can be a complete nightmare for any home entertainment enthusiast due to all the...

ARP, MAC, Poisoning, & WiFi by Brian Wilson
In this paper we will cover the basics on Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Media Access Control Addresses (MAC), Wireless (WiFi), and layer 2 communications. I hope to explain how a “Man in the Middle Attack” works. The common name for this is ARP poisoning, MAC poisoning, or Spoofing. ... There is a sport called Wardriving witch involves driving in your car with a wireless network card to find wireless networks. ... It would be very easy to get an IP on a Wireless network and then ARP Poison the subnet.

Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth by Preston Wily
USB is currently the industry standard If you spend any amount of time on a computer chances are that you have used a USB device, such as a mouse or a keyboard. There are currently more than 2 billion USB devices in use around the world. Cables can be a mess When USB first became popular... Differences between Bluetooth and Wireless USB The most obvious difference between Bluetooth and Wireless USB is the speed - empirically you will generally always see speeds less than 1 Mbps with Bluetooth.

ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro by Ben Sikes
A firewall is essential on any Internet connected PC. Firewalls control what is allowed in and out of the computer, virtually eliminating the possibility of a hacker gaining control or of spyware that has found it's way in transmitting any data. ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro is a popular personal... It's easy for a hacker to hijack a wireless connection or even set up their own. ... Zone Alarm can prevent connection hijacking wherever the connection is made. ... Wireless protection is crucial when out in the open on a laptop as well as on the home network.

4 Computer Money-saving Tips by Sharron Senter
Tip #1 -- Rebates: A rebate is not always a bargain. Computers with rebates are often close to being discontinued. You may pick up a good deal or purchase technology that's about to become yesterday’s news. What's more, stores will often package computers with a bunch of free items to make it... If you have a wireless network at home or at the office, save money and installation time by buying the wireless card built right into the computer. ... If you're using a high speed Internet connection, such as cable broadband or DSL, you'll want to make sure you have a network card built into...

Tips for Getting the Most Life Out of Your Laptop Battery by Eve Larson
As more and more people are becoming part of the mobile workforce and using laptop or tablet PC’s battery life is often a primary concern. Today’s portable computers use lithium-ion batteries instead of older style nickel-cadmium power sources. In addition to being able to hold a greater charge,... If you aren’t using your wireless connection to connect to the internet or network turn off the wireless connection it will extend the life of your battery. ... Under optimal conditions laptop batteries will last 24 to 36 months, under less than optimal conditions you may shorten the lifespan...

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. ... Prepare the Network In preparation of setting up the rest of the network, I highly recommend that you choose unique and meaningful names for every computer on the network and put them all in the same workgroup. ... If you are on a wireless network be sure you have tight security setup and don’t share your...