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Build a wearable PC (Part 2)
Sep 2007
Tired of his heavy laptop turning him into Quasimodo, author Cyrus Peikari dreamed up a solution: a PC he could wear on his body. In Part 2 of this article, follow along as Cyrus continues his...
Provided by informIT
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Top 10 alternatives to the iPhone
Oct 2007
If you've decided the iPhone doesn't quite fit your needs -- at least not in its current incarnation -- you might want to check out these alternatives. Deb Shinder offers a quick rundown of the...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Book chapters
Study the WiMax physical (PHY) layer and the benefits and tradeoffs associated with its various modes
Oct 2007
Study the WiMax physical (PHY) layer in this chapter download from Fundamentals of WiMax: Understanding Broadband Wireless Networking. Investigate the nature of the WiMAX PHY layer and understand...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Investigate the legislative barriers against Municipal Wireless (WiMAX)
Oct 2007
Municipalities considering WiMAX have much bigger hurdles to overcome than mere technological challenges. They are also facing legislative barriers set up by states and funded by...
Provided by informIT
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Explore the technical challenges that could impede WiMAX adoption and deployment
Oct 2007
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), an industry consortium-based specification implementing IEEE 802.16 Air Interface Standard, holds a lot of social promise. However,...
Provided by informIT
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10 reasons why the Samsung i760 is better than the iPhone for business users
Nov 2007
IT pro Deb Shinder resisted the urge to buy an iPhone as she waited for the release of the new Samsung i760 running WM6 -- and she's glad she did. Now that's she's been using her i760 awhile,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10+ applications for getting down to business with Windows Mobile 6
Dec 2007
There are hundreds of great third-party applications available for your Windows Mobile phone. Models such as the i760 are full-fledged tiny computers, and you can do a lot with them that you do...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 things you should look for in a netbook
Apr 2009
When you're evaluating netbooks, you have to weigh the convenience of their small form factor against a variety of limitations. Erik Eckel explains several key considerations that will help you...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 ways to prepare for a wireless rollout
Mar 2008
Rolling out a wireless LAN within your organization can provide numerous benefits -- but it's more complicated than just plugging in a wireless access point (WAP). You need to address a number of...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Mobile Device Policy
Feb 2013
The Mobile Device Policy will help your organization properly manage smartphones and tablet computers and safeguard the information on those devices.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic Power Checklist: Providing Wireless Access In Large Offices
Oct 2006
Wireless access is both the bane of the IT professional's existence and a huge boon. When it comes to risk management, wireless can be IT's Achilles Heel. However, in terms of convenience and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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802.11 Wireless Networking Resource Guide - ISO
Mar 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's 802.11 Wireless Networking Resource Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available formerly for sale in our TechRepublic catalog....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Wireless Networking Survival Guide
Aug 2005
Wireless computing demands continue to rise, but introducing a wireless network requires careful planning, knowledgeable configuration, and diligent maintenance. Establish, troubleshoot, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic Real World Guide: Troubleshooting WLANs
Nov 2005
Wireless networks are becoming more and more commonplace every day. If you've tried to deploy one in your organization, you also know they can also create all sorts of new problems to deal with....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Design real-world RFID solutions
May 2006
This sample chapter from the RFID Sourcebook offers designers and implementers a rich set of tools and guidelines to help build realistic, nontrivial Radio Frequency Identification solution to...
Provided by IBM Press
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Perform a wireless LAN site survey with this Excel macro tool and NetStumbler
May 2006
Learn how to perform wireless site surveys for optimum wireless LAN performance with the help of this Excel macro. The companion tutorial to this download is available as an article here. This...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Track and protect your data flow with the 802.11 Protocol Map
Aug 2005
Finding your way through the complicated maze of the 802.11 protocol can be a daunting task. This download of Matthew Gast's 802.11 Protocol Map guides you through it safely. As with any...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Making voice and video calls with Skype
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Skype Me!: From Single User to Small Enterprise and Beyond, discusses how you can make and receive Skype voice calls without having to sit at your computer. Learn...
Provided by Syngress
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TechRepublic's Wireless Technologies Scorecard - PDF
May 2005
Quick! What's the difference between 2.5G and 3G wireless? CMDA and CDPD? Keeping track of the ever changing alphabet soup of wireless technologies can be difficult. Download and print this PDF...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Maximize WLAN performance by correctly installing and configuring your access points
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference, discusses how to install and configure access points. Learn how install and configure your access points (APs),...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Linksys wireless access point: Lock it down in 10 steps
Feb 2005
A huge number of wireless access points (WAPs) that are in use in both businesses and home offices are not secured. Don't let your access point be one of them. Here are 10 steps that you can...
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Wireless access point placement diagram
Jan 2003
The placement of wireless access points requires careful planning so that wireless clients can connect in all the required areas. This Visio diagram of a detailed WAP site plan provides an example...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Recording audio notes in Evernote
Feb 2012
This excerpt from Que's My Evernote walks through the basic process of creating audio notes on various devices.
Provided by Que Publishing
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10 things you should look for in a netbook
Apr 2009
When you're evaluating netbooks, you have to weigh the convenience of their small form factor against a variety of limitations. Erik Eckel explains several key considerations that will help you...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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SolutionBase: Administering mobile messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 2007
Users aren't always attached to their desks. When users are on the go and traveling, they may still need access to corporate communications. Brien Posey shows how to configure mobile messaging for...
Provided by Brien Posey
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10 ways to prepare for a wireless rollout
Mar 2008
Rolling out a wireless LAN within your organization can provide numerous benefits -- but it's more complicated than just plugging in a wireless access point (WAP). You need to address a number of...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Book chapters
Build a secure and reliable Wireless LAN
May 2007
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN) and how should it be designed? In this sample chapter from Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network, take an overview of WLANs....
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Maximize WLAN performance by correctly installing and configuring your access points
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference, discusses how to install and configure access points. Learn how install and configure your access points (APs),...
Provided by Cisco Press
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10 must-have Android apps
Jan 2010
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 indispensable iPhone apps for IT administrators
Jan 2010
There are many sophisticated iPhone applications that can simplify your life as a system or network admin. Michael Kassner highlights his favorites.This download is also available as a...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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10 ways to turn your mobile phone into an efficient business tool
Jul 2009
Increasingly sophisticated smartphone capabilities are making it easier for road warriors to accomplish business tasks. Polly Traylor offers some tips on maximizing your mobile phone...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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Book chapters
Design real-world RFID solutions
May 2006
This sample chapter from the RFID Sourcebook offers designers and implementers a rich set of tools and guidelines to help build realistic, nontrivial Radio Frequency Identification solution to...
Provided by IBM Press
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TechRepublic Power Checklist: Providing Wireless Access In Large Offices
Oct 2006
Wireless access is both the bane of the IT professional's existence and a huge boon. When it comes to risk management, wireless can be IT's Achilles Heel. However, in terms of convenience and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
