Just between you, me and the hackers on that wireless network
If you think your wireless network is secure, think again.In recent days the GCN Lab staff went to hacker classes and learned some unsettling lessons. Even the most secure wireless networks, using security methods we have advocated, can be compromised. For every current method of security, there is a countermeasure; not even virtual private network tunnels or remote authentication dial-in user service servers are safe.
NEC beefs up, slims down its fault-tolerant server line
There are times when downtime is not an option.Many agencies have turned to clustering technology for redundancy to keep their systems running. Clustered servers share their workloads and, in case of failure, can take over one another's tasks.
MPC offers an all-in-one PC
MPC Computers LLC has unveiled a desktop computer that's not much bigger than a typical 17-inch LCD because the guts, monitor and other goodies are packed in a single slim unit.<br>
SoundStation VTX 1000
Without a doubt, this is the best-performing audio conferencing phone we have ever tested. Whether or not you need this type of hardware, and the associated high cost, depends on the frequency and types of conference calls you make on a daily basis.
TravelPower Case 1300B
The TravelPower Case is the pocket protector for the new breed of tech geeks.
ButterflyBoard
Sometimes a complex problem has a simple solution. The ButterflyBoard, from Metamorphosis Ergonomic Computer Furniture and Accessories of Atlanta, is basically a piece of wood with two wooden feet. When assembled, which takes about a minute, the board provides a slightly angled surface for anything sitting on it.
Microsoft ends Explorer for Mac
Microsoft Corp. this week announced that Internet Explorer 5 will be the last browser the company produces for Mac OS platforms.<br>
IEEE 802.11g standard wins final approval
The Standards Board Review Committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers earlier this month approved the 802.11g standard for wireless communications. An estimated 6 million users already have 802.11g devices.
Wireless phones morph into network clients
Rotary-dial telephones were standard equipment in homes and offices for much of the 20th century until they began to be superseded by Touch-Tone equipment in the 1970s.
802.11g wins final approval
The Standards Board Review Committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers this week approved the 802.11g standard for wireless communication. An estimated 6 million users already have 802.11g devices on networks. <br>
Car Expense Tracker
Executives zooming across the highways and byways in their cars need to be able to accurately and efficiently track their expenses.
I-glasses HRV
If you have the right connections, the i-glasses HRV from i-O Display Systems Ltd. of Sacramento, Calif., can be a lot of fun, and perhaps a useful business tool. The display looks like a giant pair of sunglasses. Although it only weighs seven ounces, it feels heavy when you wear it.
PT-2600 Electronic Labeling System
The PT-2600 could be the mother of all label makers. The heavy unit runs on eight AA batteries or can be plugged into a wall outlet. It is about the size of an old adding machine and looks like a miniature typewriter.
Translator
Quelle heure est-il? If you can't read the question, you could make use of Translator from Global Star Software of Mississauga, Ontario, for either your Pocket PC or Palm system.
ED UVS Plus 1 kVA
When we think of power management, we usually think of an uninterruptible power supply that works when the lights go out. But in some environments, power management means keeping close tabs on the type of power, because even minor discrepancies off a pure power sine wave can kill sensitive equipment.
Opti Scroll Mouse
Don't you hate the touch pads most notebooks have for a navigation tool? And those tiny eraser tip joysticks are even worse. For most travelers, the only alternative is to carry a mouse with them in their computer bag. But mice are rather large and can take up valuable real estate inside cramped quarters.
cc: All Users: The trouble with wireless is there's no leader to follow
Welcome to another year of the cc: All Users column. Those of you who keep track of these things know that in this column we give you an overview of emerging technologies and trends based on our observations during lab testing.
GoBook II is rough and ready
The Itronix GoBook II notebook PC combines speed and versatility with enough ruggedness to survive severe testing by the GCN Lab staff.
Bantu IM sails with the Navy
Sometimes even e-mail isn't fast enough. On the heels of the Army Knowledge Online portal, Navy Knowledge Online has adopted an instant messaging product from Bantu Inc. of Washington.
The replacements: killer notebooks for the desk
Replacing your desktop PC with a high-end notebook system no longer means a step down in performance'as long as you choose the right notebook PC with the right chip.
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