Nintendo Outpacing PDA WiFi Gaming by Damian Julien
Nintendo's WiFi plan for Nintendo DS handheld gaming is pushing it a few leagues ahead of the pack. According to the TechNewsWorld site, Nintendo DS WiFi gamers on the move will partake of free online WiFi gaming in areas of Asia and Europe. This will allow Nintendo DS owners to find online... Selecting the wireless connection mode on this handheld is simple next to the comparatively encryption-saddled Pocket PC. ... Nintendo has already one-upped Pocket PC WiFi gamers with their recent wireless access deal for McDonald's patrons.

Bluetooth a Revolution in Technology by Johnathan Sanders
Recently I implemented a wireless lan within my house and was suprised by how easy it was to do. I then when and bought a bluetooth adapter to connect my laptop to the router. Those of you who like me may be frustrated by the amount of cabling that only seems to increase within the house, each... You will need to be careful if you do decide to connect, say a mible phone with a bluetooth computer, as if the connection is not secure, there is a danger that hackers are able to tap into your pc. ... Most high street retailers sell bluetooth equipment and it is also worth checking out ebay for...

The Perils of Wireless Networking by Rick Parrott
In November 2003, Toronto police arrested a man in an upscale residential neighborhood. They noticed his car driving slowly the wrong way down a one-way street. Upon stopping the car, the police discovered the driver naked from the waist down. What was he doing? ... Having a wireless network connection is a great thing; the freedom it gives you is priceless. ... Some wireless access points can extend their coverage over 300 feet from the unit. ... According to research by the World Wide War Drive over 228,537 wireless access points were detected.

Personal Wireless Networking by Jason Keno
If you've got a wireless network for your computers already, well, you might get a bit excited about what I'm going to say next. How would you feel if your PDA, your mobile phone, your mp3 player and almost everything else you connect to your computer could be wireless too? ... Basically, more than anything, Bluetooth is a replacement for USB: some say that while 802.11 wireless networking is wireless Ethernet, Bluetooth is wireless USB. ... On the other end, wireless devices do not need to have Bluetooth installed if they support it -- it is already integrated.

Tips for Securing Your Home Wifi Network by Jim Faller
As consumers upgrade their computers and laptops and are discovering the convenience of wireless computing, they may also be opening themselves up to attacks from random hackers. If you have a home network and it has wireless capabilities one of the most important things you can do to protect... The first thing you should do is log into your wireless router and change the administration password and username if possible. ... Next you want to enable WEP (wireless equivalent privacy) security on your router.

Why Cisco Routers Offer A Comprehensive Network Solution For Your Business by Steve Lee
Businesses today demand more from their networks than in the past. Networks today now need to support all forms of media including video, voice and data. Access has also changed as thousands of new devices connect to the network via wireless and wired connections. ... An intelligent network provides the framework that enables a wireless LAN solution to take full advantage of existing tools, knowledge, and resources of the wired infrastructure to address critical wireless LAN security, deployment, and control issues.

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? ... My experiment was done to prove my theory of where wireless devices are headed because of the new GPS systems now have voice activated systems and you say: "nearest fast station" "nearest Starbucks" "Local Mexican restaurant." My thoughts are in studying the CES 2006 Show in Las Vegas that indeed, this is one of the major...

How to Extend the Battery Life on Your Laptop Computer Without any Extra Power Sources by Jeff Mills
Laptop computers are great portable offices, and as technology increases and speeds of computers increase, we are seeing battery life also increase and provide longer usage time with out the need to be "plugged in." But occasionally, as business travelers, who need to be plugged in, it can be... Turn off your wireless transmitter When you are using your laptop with your wireless transmitter, it is always looking for a signal. ... So by disabling it, in an area where you cannot get any internet access via wireless, it will actually conserve your battery life.

Is Your Wireless Network Secure? by Travis Fisher
Organizations in our region have been steadily adopting wireless networking over the past few years, and many more businesses will take the leap to wireless over the course of 2006. By implementing a wireless network, your employees can do their job more efficiently and be more productive. ... I won’t get into the technical aspects regarding how wireless networks can be attacked and the methods that can be employed to make them more secure, but I can offer an overview of the three wireless security standards and how they compare to each other to give you an idea of where you stand.

Wireless POS & Wireless Mobile Computing- Hospitality Technology Increases Profits by Derek Meade
Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA’s, Blackberries, cell... For more information on how wireless POS technology and wireless mobile computing from Volanté™ can help your business increase profits and productivity, email them at sales@volantesystems.com or visit their website at http://www.volantesystems.com.