Wireless USB Explained by Nathan Kartchner
USB has become ubiquitous, edging out firewire as the data transfer specification of choice. You can connect anything from keyboards to network adapters to VGA adapters into a USB port and get plug-and-play operability almost instantly. In addition, you can run multiple (several hundred,... This industry charge, led by computer chip giant Intel is seeking to eliminate the tangles and frustrations of wired peripherals by introducing a new wireless USB (WUSB) standard that operates on wireless radio frequencies.

Three Must Have Accessories For Notebook Computers by Lynn Chan
An Optical Mouse Notebooks are normally equipped with touch pads which can be awkward. There's no substitute for the mouse. Notebooks are predominantly used on a static, flat surface. With wireless broadband hotspots mushrooming all over the nation's transit locations, table tops have become... Although wireless mice are the trend these days, stick to a wired optical mouse by virtue that it does not require additional power or equipment to operate; as in batteries or receivers for wireless ones.

Computer Microphones by Eric Morris
Computer microphones are used for recording and storing voice or music in computers in various formats like wave files and mp3 formats. The normal type of microphones cannot be used, as they need special connectors to use in computers. Not all computers come with built-in microphones. ... They are available in many configurations and in various models such as wireless headsets, handsets, desktops, tablets, and hybrid or built-in types. ... The usage of headsets and wireless are best as they facilitate working with concentration, as we are able to avoid noise distractions.

Mobile Computing Solutions by Richard Romando
There are several companies that provide mobile computing solutions especially for commercial purposes. Mobile computing includes connecting several computing devices by means of wireless networking to make them accessible with each other. Hence, a person can be communicable with the office even... These laptops are connected by means of a wireless network, usually wireless LAN. ... Cell phones can also be integrated into the network using wireless technologies such as GSM, CDMA, WLL, GPRS, EDGE, etc.

Wireless is Great, but How Do You Make It SAFE? by Steve Freedman
It’s common nowadays to see people sitting in a park and computing, or at their local Starbucks, tapping away on their keyboards. At home, people are taking advantage of the freedom from cables and wires that a wireless network brings. But along with that freedom come dangers. ... All your wireless computers should use MAC Addressing MAC (Media Accessing Control NOT a MacIntosh computer) is an unique hardware address you should assign to your wireless computers so that your Wireless Access Point will only allow these specific computers to connect to your wireless network.

Wireless Networking Cards - A Closer Look by Kevin Erickson
Ok, so you've read all the cool stuff and heard all the great things about going wireless and then it just hit you. However, that works you don't know or care but it hit you. That was it, the little voice in your head said, "do it" and that was that. ... It serves no purpose to go wireless if you have to keep your computer next to the wireless port in order for it to work or if you have multiple computers to keep them all in the same room to get them to connect to each other. ... And without enough range, your wireless network is no longer wireless and therefore - worthless.

The Essentials of Wireless Security by Daniel Robson
With wireless networks proliferating it is becoming more important than ever that sufficient security measures are put in place. And yet many people, especially those new to the technology or computers in general, are just not aware of the dangers of not properly securing a wireless network. ... For a more in-depth technical overview of the points covered in this article you can visit http://www.iss.net/wireless/WLAN_FAQ.php , a very useful, if slightly esoteric, overview of various security concerns over the standard 802.11 wireless specification.

Misconceptions about Wireless Networking by Randolph Wells
I was browsing through my local MegaMart recently. I belong to the group of men who find themselves in the Electronics Department or some other manly area of the store while the wife is shopping for groceries. It seems we are better off out of their way. ... This guy really wants the cable modem to be a wireless router. ... He said the laptop wasn't getting a good wireless signal. ... He wanted to connect a USB wireless adapter to the cable and get it closer to his "router". ... It could be the reason that the customer wanted the 50 foot USB cable was to get the USB wireless adapter closer...

Installing a PCI Wireless Card by Lee Asher
Installing a PCI wireless card might seem like a bit of an adventure -- after all, you have to open the case, find where to put the thing, close it again... and then you have to deal with the software! Even if you've never opened your computer before, though, you shouldn't have too much trouble... Your PCI wireless card gives your computer a permanent wireless connection. ... You should also make sure that you point the wireless card's antenna upwards. ... The first time you use it, you should be asked which wireless network you want to connect to.

PDA and VPN Treo Troubleshooting Guide by Aaron Adams
SIM Cards hold programming information for the GSM network along with all personal settings and data.