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IT Admin Locks up San Francisco’s Network
A network administrator has allegedly locked up a multimillion-dollar computer system for the city of San Francisco that…News
Back-end Systems Could Save a City Wi-Fi Project
Better subscriber management is helping Lompoc, California, make its Wi-Fi network viable.News
Bandwidth Limits Make a Comeback
Major cable operators are cracking down on bandwidth hogs, either by throttling speed or adding surcharges–and DSL providers may follow suit.Reviews
iPhone 3G: Great for New Buyers, but Upgraders Beware
The new iPhone's 3G wireless radio speeds data surfing, but there's little else new to justify an upgrade.News
Internet Bug Fix Spawns Backlash From Hackers
Security researchers are criticizing hacker Dan Kaminsky for keeping quiet about technical details of a critical DNS flaw.News
Sprint Picks Wireless Backhaul for WiMax
Sprint Nextel has chosen DragonWave as a supplier of wireless backhaul gear for its WiMax network.How-To
How to Buy Home Networking Products
Small office and home networks make simple work of printer and file sharing, internet phone calls, and streaming media. But getting the right products can be confusing. We'll show you how to get the most for the money.News
First Reviews: iPhone 3G Improved, but Still Flawed
Reviewers fault battery life, 3G coverage, and service-plan costs. But the sound quality and download speeds are much improved.News
Pioneer Develops 400GB Optical Disc
Pioneer has developed an optical disc that can hold up to 400GB of data easily surpassing previously announced prototypes.News
A Tale of Two City Wi-Fi’s
Different approaches to wireless Internet access in San Francisco and neighboring Silicon Valley are producing very different…Erik Larkin on the Web
AT&T’s Text Message Racket
Here's what you get with the locked-in cell phone market: SMS data transfer rates of $1310 per megabyte.
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Sierra Wireless Compass 597 Mobile Broadband Modem
This mobile broadband modem provides an easy and stylish way to get broadband Internet access while you're on the go.News
Dell Adds Storage, Disaster Management Services to Portfolio
Dell boosts its storage services, including disaster recovery and data backup services.News
T-Mobile Launches $10 Home Phone Nationwide
T-Mobile is rolling out its $10 per month home-phone service across the U.S.How-To
How to Prevent a Data Disaster
If a natural disaster wipes out your hard drive, it will probably destroy your local backups, too. Here's a backup plan that will get you through even the worst-case scenario.News
Businesses, City Launch Free Public Wi-Fi in Harvard Square
Authorities in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are launching free Wi-Fi access in Harvard Square, home to Harvard University.News
Elude Your ISP’s BitTorrent Blockade
More and more Internet service providers are blocking traffic to the peer-to-peer file-sharing service. Find out whether you've been targeted, and learn how to get around the restrictions.
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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router With Storage Link WRT600N
Linksys's dual-band router is one of the first draft-802.11n routers to support simultaneous 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz networks, making it a great choice for supporting both legacy Wi-Fi gear and future streaming media devices.
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D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 vB2
Though it has strong features and an attractive price, this entry-level draft-2 802.11n router was rather slow and failed to complete some of our long-distance tests.
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New 802.11n Routers: The Best Wi-Fi Yet
The best new 802.11n wireless routers deliver strong performance, coverage, and compatibility–but picking the right one for your network is more complicated than ever. Our lab tests reveal the top choices, whether you are looking for a basic bargain or consider speed and range paramount.News
The 10 Most Disruptive Technology Combinations
Often, even great new technology needs a partner to really change the world. Here are 10 marriages of technologies that have shaken the digital world over the last 25 years.News
Mergers are in the Air
Economic gloom is not stopping tech companies' strategic mergers and acquisitions.How-To
Six Steps to a Faster Broadband Connection
Even if you're paying top dollar for high-speed Internet service, you may not be getting the performance you expect. Follow our guide to boost your broadband speed.News
HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc: A History
Here's a timeline of the format battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.News
Internal Abuse Overtakes Viruses as Security Threat
The most common security violations involve insider action, annual survey reports.Answer Line
Painless Backups to USB Drives
Low-cost USB drives make it easier than ever to back up your data and take it with you.How-To