Refurbished Laptops Make a Great Second Computer by M Johnson
The vast majority of people who own a single computer own a desktop system. That is great. With that you can do homework, business, get on the internet and a whole bunch of other applications. The problem is only one person can do that at a time. That presents a serious issue if several... Through wireless technology you can have one internet connection (via cable or DSL broadband) and even share one printer. ... Now a cheap and inexpensive way to get rid of that problem is refurbished laptops. ... Great for the kids, spouse, or anyone that wants added convenience in his or her life.

A Technician's Toolkit: What's in the Bag by Alex Smith
If you fix computers regularly (or you're the type that often fixes computers for friends and family), you've likely developed a collection of software and tools to help you fix things more efficiently. Since I ocasionally play technician myself, I thought I'd share with you some tools that make... Here's a sampling of what you'll find in my kit: > Two boot CDs with diagnostics programs > Linux live CDs including Ubuntu and Knoppix > three versions of Microsoft Office (including 2003) > Windows 95, 98SE, 2000, XP Home and Pro (plus a special corporate licensed version) > Applicable...

Windows Vista: Wow Or Not Now? by Alan Dwight Sharpe
Microsoft has an article called Wow: 100 reasons you’ll be speechless which of course refers to their new operating system, Windows Vista. Scanning the top ten reasons on the list, it seems there is a lot more hype than really significant improvements. ... Wireless Networking? ... 10. ... What’s new about that? ... Surf more safely. ... Internet Explorer 7. ... It gives me problems quite a lot. ... Thanks, but I use it already with Windows XP. ... Unchain your mobile PC. ... Your PC can take care of itself.

Secure Remote Access by Josh Riverside
The advancement of information technology and wireless communication has made our life simpler by making information available even from distant sources at the click of a mouse. With Remote Access technology, a user can access a computer located in a remote distance by gaining full control of... There are several varieties of affordable VPN protocols-, PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) and SSL. ... By creating an encrypted ""tunnel"" through the public network, VPNs protect data in transit while achieving significant savings over alternative...

Microsoft's Xbox 360 vs the Sony's Playstation 3 by Mark Robbins
Microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world, such as Sony with the release of the Xbox 360.  The Xbox 360 offers many new features that players will love: Free limited subscription to online gaming – This allows players who have not been participating in online... Xbox 360 has a wireless controller.  No more tripping over the wires, although it can support two wired controllers through USB ports in the front. ... But, Xbox 360 still has some problems that need to be worked out: Their Japanese third party support is lacking – While some Japanese...

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...

Is a Laptop better then a Desktop Computer ? by Michael Lastun
This is the question a lot of people are asking.Well i think the answer to this question is just like the story about black and white.You have to see the gray in order to fully understand the advantages and disadvantages that come with having a laptop.Of course the best solution is to have both... The laptop is very mobile.Yes ,you can take it with you everywhere you go.They are easy to carry and if you have a laptop case then you can even look more presentable in some cases.The wireless network adapter will enable you to connect to the world with ease and no more wires to take care of.The...

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. ... With a wireless LAN, each device on the network is built so that it can send a signal to the router and receive signals back. ... A wireless LAN does away with the wire cable by using a router that transmits and receives radio signals.

The Xbox 360 - a Gamer's Dream Machine by Paul W Wilson
The Xbox360 is a video game console that is visionary. It competes with the Sony Play Station 3 and Nintendo Revolution. A gamers’ dream machine, the Xbox 360 is sold in two versions a premium edition that has a hard drive, a wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, a HD AV cable, and an... Wireless connectivity and wireless controllers offer great freedom and connectivity at large distances. ... Another problem is that of the Xbox 360 freezing due to overheating. ... Game demos and trailers are offered free but full versions of games have to be purchased using Xbox Live Marketplace...

WiFi Vs. WiMax by Dennis Schooley
Wi Fi Fo Fum, I think I smell the blood…oops wrong tale. This story doesn’t involve giants, but it does involve giant leaps forward in technology that will affect us all. The other day I was watching two kids play. Each had a tin can up to their ear and they were speaking to each other on the... What it means is that you can access the Internet from a laptop computer with the right stuff (wireless card) in various locations without the burden of a physical wire. ... According to the ‘Webopedia’, the term is promulgated by the Wi-Fi Alliance, and is short for Wireless Fidelity as I...