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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac

June 18, 2013 11:55am PDT

The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.

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High-tech home security products: Who are they really helping?

March 4, 2013 7:43am PST

Easy and convenient, wireless home security will keep your home safe. Michael P. Kassner looks at why bad guys might like them as well.

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Cloud-controlled Wi-Fi: Growing a network with SaaS

March 1, 2013 12:37pm PST

Nick Hardiman looks at one of the players in the cloud-controlled Wi-Fi space. For SMBs, it's possible to grow a global network and manage it from the cloud.

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Five enterprise instant messaging systems

February 13, 2013 8:48am PST

Wally Bahny takes a look at five instant messaging systems that are designed to be used within a private corporate network.

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Five handy applications for Wi-Fi

February 11, 2013 8:32am PST

Brien Posey shares some utilities that can help you to get the most out of what Wi-Fi has to offer.

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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer

January 25, 2013 1:58pm PST

Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.

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A new front opens in my war on spam

January 21, 2013 6:41am PST

Spam seems to be in danger of being overtaken by multiple subscriptions to feeds I've never heard of.

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iPhone settings to know for possible BYOD compliance

December 27, 2012 2:19am PST

Will Kelly reviews some iPhone settings you need to know before you BYOD into work.

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Soviet-era thinking clanks back into life in Western tech

November 23, 2012 1:16am PST

Those who believe encouraging mediocrity in industry died along with USSR tractor factories should think again - you don't have to look far from home to find modern-day examples in the West.

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Five useful tips for your Samsung Galaxy S III

November 1, 2012 7:46am PDT

Jack Wallen provides five useful tips for using the Samsung Galaxy S III.

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Features of VMware's Virtual Distributed Switch 5.1

October 15, 2012 8:02am PDT

Lauren Malhoit talks about the new features of the Virtual Distributed Switch that comes with vSphere 5.1.

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Keystrokes to power smartphones? It's just a waste of energy

October 15, 2012 7:40am PDT

Avoiding wasted energy is a big part of the green credo, and at first sight collecting excess power seems a good idea. But in reality good design always trumps those kinds of scheme.

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Configuring a replacement SonicWALL router

October 8, 2012 6:06am PDT

After being sent a replacement unit following a hardware failure, you may have to do a little more than reloading your settings.

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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection

September 20, 2012 6:09am PDT

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.

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Next-gen Super Wi-Fi pilot projects deployed in Singapore

September 19, 2012 4:51pm PDT

Commercial pilot deployments of TV White Spaces, also known as Super Wi-Fi, in Singapore were recently announced. Paul Mah has the details.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 debuts in Singapore

August 24, 2012 8:40am PDT

Paul Mah highlights some of the specs and features of the Galaxy Note 10.1 launched in Singapore. He thinks the Android device is a good PC replacement option.

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Get LAN-based interoffice secure chat with BeeBEEP

August 22, 2012 6:43pm PDT

SMBs looking for an internal chat solution should check out BeeBEEP. Learn how easy it is to use this interoffice, LAN-based secure chat tool.

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Bandwidth problems? DIY fibre could dig you out of a hole

July 5, 2012 8:29am PDT

Waiting for an incumbent telecoms supplier to install real broadband can be futile. And a spot of DIY is often far easier than you might think.

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Five free wireless networking tools

June 25, 2012 10:40am PDT

Monitor, secure, and optimize your Wi-Fi network with the help of these handy apps.

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Infographic: Is free Wi-Fi a friend or foe?

May 30, 2012 6:00am PDT

This infographic provides some current usage numbers for Wi-Fi connected devices and offers basic tips and security precautions for those using public Wi-Fi networks.

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