Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.
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While the speed and pricing plans make it appealing for those who aren't deskbound, Unwired's Wireless Card is cruelled by the lack of true mobility and the Sydney-only coverage, which itself is undeniably patchy.
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Apple's new wireless Mighty Mouse cuts the cord, giving you the freedom of untethered mousing. The design isn't perfect, and Apple isn't shy about the price, but Mac desktops and laptops beg for as little clutter around them as possible, and for that, the Mighty Mouse delivers.
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A little bit bigger and the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 could be a regular desktop mouse, which makes it easy to use, but not the best for easy traveling.
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Laptops now outsell desktops, and more and more locations are offering free public Wi-Fi networks. Yet there are no formal recommendations on how one should secure a laptop on a public wireless network. Here's an attempt to formalise some best practices.
It's the traveller's nightmare: one minute your laptop is there, the next minute it's gone.
The tiny South Pacific nation of Niue today became the first nation in the world to issue laptop computers to all its children, officials said.
While laptops and desktops may be technically comparable, they still live in very different worlds.
Intel has shown showed off a wireless electric power system that could revolutionise modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets.
Recently I bought an HP notebook which only has an ExpressCard slot.
However, when I called Optus to ask to be connected or to assist me with
this, nobody knew what I was talking about when I mentioned ExpressCard.
I would appreciate it if somebody could please
explain how it all works. Also I would like to know how it works overseas
and what sort of plans are available.
Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.
A laptop offers a number of advantages, particularly portability. Even if your business doesn't call for much travel, you can take all of your data with you on a daily commute or just down the hall for a presentation.
3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.
Buying a laptop is a hard decision at the best of times, but with the release of Vista and the pending release of new mobile technology the task is that much more difficult. We help you sort through it all.
CNET explains the wireless connectivity options for mobile devices and the pros and cons of each one.
Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.
Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 percent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET.com.au explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.
Control your wireless card for faster wired or wireless network connections.
Locate a lost or stolen laptop in a network.
Disable/enable your wireless card when you connect/disconnect to LAN.
Control communications and storage devices to avoid data leakage.
Provide Mac OS X driver support for wireless 802.11a/b/g desktop and laptop cards.