Wardriving - the practice of detecting (and sometimes infiltrating) wireless networks from a remote location – is happening in Sydney right now. ZDNet Australia recently went for a ride to see how easy it really is to access the supposedly secure wireless networks of leading companies.
Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.
Microsoft said Sunday in the United States that its long-awaited push e-mail capability for mobile devices is finally headed into the market.
Microsoft later this month will unveil the next version of its handheld operating system, as hardware partners new and old line up with devices using the OS.
We look at four examples of the way mobile technologies such as GPRS and 802.11 are giving Australian businesses the opportunity to bring the benefits of connectivity to mobile workers.
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The frequency is changing from wired working to a wireless world. Can this new wave of technology help you gain the cutting edge?
Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.
It's longer than your average Pocket PC, but its integrated keyboard and higher-capacity battery make the H4350 a top choice for heavy Wi-Fi users.
PDAs are rapidly gaining in popularity, but with new wireless capabilities being added, how can you possibly do without one?
The HP iPaq hx2790 is a PDA for those who are looking for a traditional, businesscentric approach to ultraportable computing and don't mind paying for it.
The HP iPaq hw6900 is shaping up to be a powerful device, but we're always a little wary of products that aim to be a jack-of-all-trades. We hope it can perform in all areas -- GPS, phone, PDA, and multimedia -- and do them well.
The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for on-the-go professionals -- just be prepared to pay a hefty price.
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