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Wardrivers: Pioneers or Pirates? By Daniel Casciato | Article Published August 12, 2008 For as long as there has been Wi-Fi, there have been wardrivers. This fringe community of geeks and Wi-Fi enthusiasts have made significant contributions to the worldwide Wi-Fi industry--and they've also gotten a bad rap. UPDATE: On August 5, 2008, the Department of Justice cited wardriving as a key element in the largest hacking and identity theft case it has ever prosecuted. But was it right? RFID Tracking Allows Prisons to More Closely Monitor Inmates By Daniel Casciato | Article Published July 14, 2008 RFID inmate tracking technology is making it easier for correctional institutions to curb prison violence, sexual abuse, and potential prison escapes. Taking it to the Streets: Run Your Business from the Road By Daniel Casciato | Article Published March 21, 2008 By relying on Wi-Fi connectivity at RV campgrounds and other hotspots around the country, one entrepreneurial couple from Maine has taken their Internet-based business on the road so they can enjoy everything America has to offer. Top Tools for Mobile PC Users: Hotspot Hot Stuff By Daniel Casciato | Article Published March 15, 2008 Uber-mobile workers rely on Wi-Fi to get their work done. Here, we share a comprehensive list of their favorite tools--from software to laptops and accessories--for working from public hotspots. A New Workforce is Brewing By Daniel Casciato | Article Published February 28, 2008 Who needs an office when you've got a cafe? A new wave of employees and entrepreneurs are using Wi-Fi to re-invent what it means to go to work. |
