Used Laptop Computer: Your Quick Purchase Inspection Guide – Part 4 by Joe Duchesne
Used laptop computers are everywhere these days. How can you sift through the mass of available used laptop computers to narrow your search down to the right laptop for you? This fourth and final article strives to give you a few suggestions for your next laptop purchase. ... If the laptop you're considering doesn't have built-in wireless, you should at least have an external wireless card thrown in. ... Wireless Connectivity Built-in wireless used to be a luxury. ... Don't buy a used laptop from someone that offers you no warranty of any kind.

J2ME Developers and Programmers: The Mobile Game Industry Winners by Chris Palau
If you think that current gaming technology is hot then, as they say, “you ain’t seen nothing yet.” Wireless or mobile gaming is the future and the future is now. 2004 saw an explosion in mobile gaming technology which redefined the mobile phone as a gaming device. ... According to industry analysts Frost & Sullivan, the “global mobile game industry, which generated US$436.4 million in 2002, will balloon to US$9.34 billion by 2008.“ Asia is at the epicenter of the wireless gaming explosion where an estimated 500 million people are wireless Internet subscribers and two out of five are...

A Brief Introduction To Bluetooth by Oliver Dvorak
Bluetooth was designed to allow low bandwidth wireless connections to become easy to use so even those who are new to wireless can use them. Version one.One of Bluetooth describes a low power, short range wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to send data at rates up to 720... The specification for Bluetooth eliminates the need for cables by providing a small form factor, low cost wireless solution that will link computers, cell phones, and other electronics. ... Industry Standard Bluetooth is an industry standard communication of wireless, meaning that it enables the...

Wi-Fi - Finding What You Need by Lee Asher
There are all sorts of different devices you can buy that will give your computer wireless networking capabilities. If you've taken a good look around, though, you probably have been confused by all the different kinds of equipment being offered -- how things that look so dissimilar do the same... With USB, your network won't be entirely wireless, as there will still be a small wire between your computer and the USB device -- it might not sound like much, but it makes USB wireless on laptops a bit of a joke.

Using a PCMCIA Card With An ExpressCard Laptop: The AirCard Conundrum by Nathan Kartchner
Yeeeah... That's A Problem You just got paid and it’s time to get that new laptop you’ve been dreaming of. So you head off to the store, pick up your new (insert brand name here) laptop and bring it home to check out your spoils. You’re thrilled when everything works great, until you try to... This router takes the cellular signal from the aircard and converts it into a WiFi signal that can be picked up by a standard 802.11b/g wireless adapter. ... This adapter plugs into your available ExpressCard slot, and allows you to connect your wireless aircard (via an attached cable and receiver)...

Bluetooth Headsets Explained by Jakob Culver
For a wireless headset, you can do no wrong in choosing a Bluetooth headset. They are more compact than a wired headset, and certainly more lighter, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the wireless Bluetooth headset needs a battery. ... You will want to know how long the battery generally lasts and figure out if you want one that you need to charge or one that allows you to just put in a new battery. ... Choosing a Bluetooth headset is a good choice. ... You want to make sure that you can hear well with it, and that you can figure out the controls and work with it easily.

Wireless Notebooks: What You Need To Know About Going Wireless! by Titus Hoskins
It's not exactly breaking news that our world is becoming increasingly wireless. Many of our daily activities that once needed a wired connection can now be done wirelessly! The cell phone craze was probably the first revolution that seemingly happened overnight. ... Of course, it should be kept in mind, that any group of computers can be made wireless by using a wireless router and a wireless network adaptor for each computer. ... However, if you're setting up a wireless network or if you're using your wireless notebook or laptop at hotels and airports -- security will be a concern.

Wireless Router Features by Eric Meyer
BUYING A WIRELESS ROUTER You might be asking what features should I look for in a wireless router . You will have to ask yourself some questions first. 1. Do you currently have a 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter? 2. Do you want to connect remotely to your office network? ... One feature which is often over looked but one of the coolest features of a wireless router or access point is the ability of act as a wireless bridge. ... If you currently have a 802.11g wireless adapter you will want to purchase a 802.11g wireless router so you can maximize your network speed at 54mbps.

Super Hot Bluetooth Accessories That You Must Have Now by Nathan T. Lynch
Once a person has Bluetooth technology integrated into their home and office, they will want to invest in some accessories. These accessories go far beyond cell phone skins and ring tones. These accessories are advanced little gadgets that can make using this technology even easier and faster. ... Other accessories include wireless headsets for the home, a wireless mouse, servers, PDA’s and modems. ... For those who want wireless technology in their car, but who can’t afford to buy a new car, car kits have been created.

Home Wireless Network Security Issues by Greg Lietz
Running a business from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee and home-cooked meals at any time you want. But running a business from home using a home wireless local area network (WLAN) with your computer may lead to thievery of... Deny connection to wireless network for unspecified MAC addresses. ... On each computer having a wireless network card, network connection properties should be configured to allow connection to Access Point Networks Only.