Hackers take advantage of unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Some, called war drivers, drive around neighborhoods looking for open networks. Some are just keeping score, but others may attempt to access your personal data. By following four basic steps, you can keep your information safe and the bad guys out. Via [money.cnn.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: August 29, 2004
Roaming Agreements Put Wi-Fi On The Map
Roaming agreements are finally delivering on the “Wi-Fi is everywhere” promise and none too soon, now that entire communities are lighting up as hot spots. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Has Valley Firms Reaching For Gold
Cellular changed the way we talk, and WiFi brought mobile computing to the masses. Now a new wireless technology called WiMax — Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access — is poised to cut the last set of cords binding businesses to the Internet. Via [msnbc.msn.com]… Continue Reading
When Wi-Fi Won’t Fly
We have six birds–three hens, two bantams, and one speckled rooster named Colorful. Mostly they stay in the coop, but every morning before dawn, Colorful escapes and patrols the neighborhood. I wanted to see how he was getting out (without crawling out of bed at 4 a.m.), so I decided to install a wireless Webcam… Continue Reading