The African elephant has one of the longest gestation periods of any mammal: 660 days on average.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has been working on the 802.11n specification for nearly 1,825 days, or five years now, and hopes to have a final version by the end of 2009.
We really could have used an [...]
While wireless networking is a great technology, I had experienced so many issues that I really was more than willing to trade the security of a direct wired connection for the convenience of mobility. After being frustrated with current WiFi offerings, and the lack of the finalized N standard, I decided that my desktop, [...]
In this part of the triple play saga, I’ll be focusing on the internet service included, better known as Optimum Online. I’ve previously discussed both the install of the triple play package, and the phone service.
The TechNudge diehards are already aware that I previously had Verizon DSL as my ISP. The primary motivating [...]
Tis the season to be Slingin!
My daughter moved to Florida this year. Well the other night I got a frantic call from her. You see, she is an avid sports fan. However, now that she moved out of the New York area she cannot watch her Buffalo football and hockey teams on a Tampa television [...]
Thursday, August 16, 2007
More and more desktops connect to the internet via the wireless route. Both Bill and I have our main computers in a different part of the house than where our broadband modem is located in. Unfortunately, this means that we must deal with the hassle of a WiFi network.
While I had previously connected [...]
As instant messaging has gone from a novelty to a more essential business application, hardware manufacturers have endeavored to create products to facilitate the process. While any computer can handle the text duties of IM software, people use IM for voice, and even video communication. Now, with services like Skype, instant messaging blurs [...]
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Introduction
As wireless networks proliferate, there have been attempts to create stand alone gadgets that can take advantage of such networks. One example is the new breed of cameras that can upload photos directly onto the internet to a user’s account allowing friends at home to follow a vacation. Another is the new SanDisk music player [...]
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Like many others, I have my computers hooked into the internet via a wireless network. I have DSL service from the phone company. Into the DSL modem I have a Belkin pre-N Wireless Router. In my opinion, this remains the best wireless router on the home market in terms of range. [...]
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
No one likes those not-so-hot WiFi spots that seem to turn up in the most unwanted places –like right where that comfy chair is in the living room, or out by the swing on the porch, or even down in the plaza while you’re trying to grab some lunch while not falling behind in work. [...]
