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US-CERT Issues Warning About Current Wi-Fi Protected Setup Standard By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 29, 2011 Thousands of routers and Wi-Fi access points could be affected by a security vulnerability. Tags: Wi-Fi, security vulnerability Number of Wi-Fi Hotspots to Quadruple by 2015 By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published November 09, 2011 A market research firm predicts the world will have 5.8 million Wi-Fi hotspots in four years. Tags: Wi-Fi Android Apps: Free Wi-Fi Apps By Eric Geier | Article Published August 01, 2011 Free Android apps to find wi-fi hotspots, analyze networks and monitor all your Wi-Fi connections. Tags: Wi-Fi, android apps How to Safely Use Wi-Fi on Smartphones and Tablets By Eric Geier | Article Published March 31, 2011 Most public Wi-Fi hotspots are not encrypted, creating a host of potential security problems for smartphone and tablet users. Tags: hotspot, Wi-Fi, Android, iPhone, Wi-Fi security HP Unveils 900 Mbps Enterprise Wi-Fi By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 02, 2011 Demand for faster access keeps prompting vendors to up the ante in the wi-fi sector. Tags: HP, Wi-Fi network, enterprise wireless, Wi-Fi Tech Leaders: Google, Apple, and...Starbucks? By Mike Elgan | Article Published January 19, 2011 As its new mobile commerce initiative transforms business, Starbucks continues to be a shape shifter in consumer tech behavior. Tags: mobile commerce, Apple, Wi-Fi, Starbucks, networks Qualcomm Acquires Atheros for $3.1 billion By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 05, 2011 Qualcomm acquires Wi-Fi vendor, making a major play for enterprise and consumer Wi-Fi as convergence between cellular and Wi-Fi access continues. Tags: mobile, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Network Management, Qualcomm, acquisitions Improving The Linux Desktop: 20 Needed Fixes By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 01, 2010 The Linux desktop needs to focus on new users, improve wi-fi tools, work better with commercial software, among other necessary changes. Tags: Linux, Linux downloads, Wi-Fi, Linux desktop, Ubuntu Amazon Debuts Cheaper Kindle With Wi-Fi By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 29, 2010 Facing a slick competitor, Amazon cuts the price of its new generation of e-book readers. Tags: Wi-Fi, e-books, Kindle, Amazon Kindle, Amazon iPad Launch: All Systems, Mostly, Go By David Needle | Article Published April 05, 2010 With over 300,000 units sold in its first day, the iPad is off to a great start. But can the early momentum be sustained? Tags: iPad, iPad apps, Apple, Apple tablet, Wi-Fi Ten Leading Wi-Fi Security Challenges By Lisa Phifer | Article Published March 08, 2010 Wireless security in the enterprise has come a long way, yet IT security professionals still lose sleep over these security challenges. Tags: data interception, DOS, WLAN management, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi security Laptop Security at Public Wi-Fi: Key Tips By Eric Geier | Article Published January 19, 2010 Google and Yahoo do not use HTTPS/SSL encryption for e-mail access by default (although Google recently announced plans to do so). So Wi-Fi eavesdroppers could capture your log in details. Tags: security, Wi-Fi, laptops, security best practices Is In-Flight Wi-Fi Cleared for Take Off? By Naomi Graychase | Article Published August 19, 2009 After years of false starts, it appears airplane travelers will have easier access to the Internet. Tags: Wi-Fi, services, FCC, HP, spectrum Netbook Wi-Fi: Which Netbooks Offers Better Wi-Fi? By Joseph Moran | Article Published July 24, 2009 All netbooks have Wi-Fi, but some netbooks have better Wi-Fi than others. Tags: wireless, Dell, Wi-Fi, netbooks, Wimax Fixes for Wi-Fi Hotspot Annoyances By Eric Geier | Article Published June 17, 2009 A guide to securing your connection, accessing remote files, sharing connections and more. Tags: Vista, wireless, Wi-Fi, wireless security What Wi-Fi Eavesdroppers See on Unsecured Networks By Eric Geier | Article Published May 12, 2009 Understanding how Wi-Fi eavesdroppers work helps you protect your own wireless communications. Tags: wireless, security, Wi-Fi, Windows, Vista Wireless to Get Faster -- Much Faster By David Needle | Article Published May 11, 2009 The recently proposed standard is expected to be as much as ten times faster than current Wi-Fi standards. Tags: wireless, Dell, Wi-Fi, wireless data, Broadcom Higher-Speed Wireless Can't Happen Fast Enough By Chris Nerney | Article Published May 11, 2009 Higher-Speed Wireless Can't Happen Fast Enough Tags: InternetNews.com, Wi-Fi, wireless, WiGig Alliance, Internet, Wi-Fi Alliance, wigig New Bluetooth Taps Wi-Fi By Michelle Megna | Article Published April 22, 2009 The new Bluetooth will use Wi-Fi to speed up wireless transfer. Tags: wireless, iPhone, smartphones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Wi-Fi Phone for Skype: Mobile Skype By Ted Stevenson | Article Published March 30, 2009 Our reviewer finds that the IPEVO So-20 Wi-Fi Phone for Skype is reasonably priced and works well over Wi-FI. But the audio isn't great at high volumes and the device lacks non-voice functions. Tags: instant messaging, video, Wi-Fi, Skype, VoIP Free Wi-Fi: Ten Ways to Get It By Joseph Moran | Article Published March 04, 2009 You're still paying for wi-fi? C'mon, here are ten ways to score it for free. Tags: search, wireless, Wi-Fi, services, iPhone How to Prevent Wi-Fi Hotspot Attacks By Eric Geier | Article Published December 18, 2008 When traveling or in your favorite coffee shop, use these tips to protect your passwords and other data. Tags: Wi-Fi, wireless, security, browsers, server How To Improve Microsoft's Seinfeld Campaign By Chris Nerney | Article Published September 09, 2008 How To Improve Microsoft's Seinfeld Campaign Tags: Gates, Wi-Fi, Microsoft, seinfeld, commercial Welcome To The NSA's Wireless Network By Chris Nerney | Article Published August 06, 2008 Welcome To The NSA's Wireless Network Tags: airlines, security, Surveillance, NSA, Wi-Fi, spying How to Prevent a Coffee Shop Wi-Fi Attack By Kenneth van Wyk | Article Published August 04, 2008 Logging on using your mobile device allows hackers to steal your password unless you take basic precautions. Tags: iPhone, server, Wi-Fi, wireless, services Well, At Least That Free Wi-Fi Rollout Should Go A Little Faster By Chris Nerney | Article Published July 01, 2008 Well, At Least That Free Wi-Fi Rollout Should Go A Little Faster Tags: Wi-Fi, Nasdaq, layoffs, Wall Street, Starbucks Tuning In to RFID and Wi-Fi By Gerry Blackwell | Article Published June 24, 2008 Worldwide market leader AeroScout believes Wi-Fi can push RFID into the mainstream. Tags: wireless, Wi-Fi, voice, Cisco, RFID Finally, Starbucks Smells The (Free Wi-Fi) Coffee By Chris Nerney | Article Published June 09, 2008 Finally, Starbucks Smells The (Free Wi-Fi) Coffee Tags: Wi-Fi, Starbucks, wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile Insensitive To The Electro-Sensitive? By Chris Nerney | Article Published May 27, 2008 Insensitive To The Electro-Sensitive? Tags: ADA, disabilities, electro-sensitive, hotspots, Wi-Fi, Supreme Court Tip: Windows Mobile - Advanced Battery Conservation By James Alan Miller | Article Published April 10, 2008 Some tips to take you beyond keeping the power devoted to your smartphone's screen in check to reduce battery consumption. Tags: Wi-Fi, Windows, wireless, smartphone, IT Turn Your Smartphone Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot By Naomi Graychase | Article Published April 02, 2008 Perhaps you can take it with you: TapRoot Systems has announced its WalkingHotSpot software, which turns 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones into secure, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. Tags: smartphone, wireless, Gadgets, Wi-Fi, mobile |
