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Wi-Fi 101: Multipath environments and how they affect Wi-Fi propagation

October 18, 2007 2:05pm PDT

Ever wonder why moving your computer or changing the direction of your Wi-Fi antenna can make such a difference in signal strength? In this Wi-Fi 101 lesson, I explain how RF signals-especially...

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Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle

August 29, 2008 10:21am PDT

With its paper-like display, wireless capability and thousands of titles from Amazon's catalog behind it, the Kindle may be the first e-book reader to gain broad acceptance. Watch as we crack open...

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 provides updated WPA2 support

May 11, 2008 9:04pm PDT

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was recently released as a critical update to Windows XP systems. This update is welcome in that there is still an investment in core updates with the popular...

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Wal-Mart issues RFID mandate

January 20, 2008 11:59pm PST

Wal-Mart has decided to ratchet up the pressure on its 15,000 suppliers to comply with a 3-year-old inventory technology mandate. Beginning January 30, 2008, it will charge suppliers a $2 fee for...

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IronKey: Simple, safe, and secure surfing over Wi-Fi

March 27, 2008 10:06pm PDT

The IronKey USB flash drive is a very secure data storage device with virtually fool proof encryption and password protected access. I would like to discuss another equally interesting feature of...

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10 technologies that cybercriminals love to exploit

July 10, 2008 6:52am PDT

Cybercriminals can go after your users in any number of ways, and the results can be devastating. Share this list with them to help them stay on their toes in this increasingly risky online world.

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VMware Horizon Application Manager 1.5 installation tutorial

January 22, 2013 9:49pm PST

Lauren Malhoit details the process of installing VMware's Horizon Application Manager 1.5, which allows you to give users a sort of company app store.

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Choosing the right wireless broadband laptop card comes down to service

April 5, 2007 3:54pm PDT

Wireless broadband access anywhere for your laptop using a PCMCIA card is available from several vendors. After using similar products from Sprint, Cingular, and Verizon, the conclusion is that...

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Unboxing and testing the Apple TV

April 3, 2007 7:24am PDT

See the hardware that lurks inside Apple's latest media machine.

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Nuts and bolts of a wireless bridge

July 14, 2003 7:00am PDT

Putting in a point-to-point wireless connection

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Video calling apps for the HTC EVO 4G

June 11, 2010 7:00pm PDT

Shawn Morton tells you how to make video calls with Qik and fring, two Android apps that allow you to take advantage of the EVO 4G's front-facing camera.

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Motorola Xyboard 10.1 Teardown: Overpriced, soon to be outdated

January 19, 2012 2:00pm PST

The Motorola Xyboard 10.1's excellent build quality and decent hardware are overshadowed by its high price and quad-core tablet competitors.

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Alternatives to the BYOD free-for-all

February 22, 2013 9:48am PST

Deb Shinder discusses some of the things you should consider before implementing BYOD in your organization.

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Cracking open the Nabaztag Wi-Fi rabbit

September 13, 2007 7:19am PDT

TechRepublic cracks open the Nabaztag Wi-Fi rabbit gadget.

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Stop rogue access points from showing up on your network

August 6, 2003 7:00am PDT

Rogue access points present a huge risk to network security. Here are several methods for minimizing the risks associated with rogue access points and a few products that can help detect them.

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Download our wireless policy template

March 29, 2002 8:00am PST

Use our template to help you create a policy document that can protect your company against potential security breaches and equipment losses, and help you clearly define appropriate use of company...

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MDM platforms are a must, even for small businesses

March 5, 2013 1:09pm PST

Erik Eckel recommends that Mobile Device Management platforms be implemented even in small businesses, where the risks of data loss or leakage could be severe.

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10 essential items for onsite tech jobs

February 1, 2010 1:20pm PST

Save yourself the embarrassment and aggravation of discovering you don't have the tools you need when you arrive at a job site. With these basic items, you'll be ready for almost anything.

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The state of broadband access speeds in Singapore

December 15, 2012 4:09pm PST

Broadband providers in Singapore quietly raise speed of international broadband speed after the release of an independent test report.

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Mobile Enterprise blog shoebox

April 2, 2008 11:34am PDT

TechRepublic's Mobile Enterprise blog offers product reviews, deployment advice, troubleshooting tips, and insight on the latest news for IT professionals supporting mobile users, remote offices,...

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