Q: I see there is a lot of new Wi-Fi gear in stores that promises faster speeds for my home wireless network. Is it time to upgrade?

A: Probably not. Experts agree that it's best to pass on the latest generation of Wi-Fi routers, sold under names like "Wireless-N," and wait at least a few months for the next one.

The latest routers promise speeds up to six times faster than those using the older industry standard for Wi-Fi, known as 802.11g, but don't adhere to a finished standard of their own. That means they may not work well with equipment from other manufacturers, or with future hardware. They also require compatible equipment on the receiving end, like a new laptop card, to take advantage of the higher speeds.
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They come unannounced. And unwanted.

They’re the endless stream of unsolicited e-mail messages, pop up ads, and other intrusive annoyances that bombard computer users at home and work.

The good news? Often, they can be screened out.
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As 2006 draws to a close, a review of ConsumerAffairs.com's Scam Alerts archive shows that scammers have had a busy year.

Targeting the most vulnerable citizens and using increasingly sophisticated tools, most have been able to easily elude law enforcement as they pick their victims' pockets, sometimes even making off with their life savings.

Scammers scored at will, generating instant cash using lottery and fake check scams. They capitalized on news events and pop culture to catch consumers off guard, and enlisted all kinds of emerging technology to perfect identity theft.
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The city of Tempe boasts the largest ubiquitous border-to-border high-speed broadband network in North America (40 square miles) that provides Wi-Fi access to residents and the business community as well as to its municipal workforce.

The network, dubbed WAZ Tempe, is the result of an initiative that unofficially began three years ago when Deputy CIO David Heck and others approached Tempe City Council and raised the possibility of providing wireless Internet service in the city's downtown area as a economic development stimulus and a means to give greater access to Arizona State University (ASU) resources.

"We looked at several different models as to how we could bring that into our community," explained Heck. "One was that the city could actually deploy the network, but we felt that was a little cost prohibitive. And as well, the city didn't really want to take on the maintenance and customer service headaches that this would bring." Full Story...
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"The RVers Guide to Internet Access on the Road" covers all the options for getting internet access on the road... Wi-Fi, Cellular, Satellite... more!