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  • Nokia: BlackBerry isn't the enemy

    The target for Nokia's 2007 business mobility strategy isn't the BlackBerry -- it's the millions of inboxes and corporate foot soldiers ignored by the push e-mail revolution.

  • University of Tasmania cautious on Vista

    The University of Tasmania (UTas) will take a sober approach to migrating its desktop fleet to Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system.

  • Wireless broadband company gets carrier license

    Personal Broadband Australia (PBBA), a wireless Internet provider, has been issued with a carrier license by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA).

  • Intel seeks lift from Centrino follow-on

    The chipmaker unveiled on Wednesday a new version of its Centrino chip family for notebooks, a recipe it aims to use to boost the performance of lightweight wireless notebooks - mainly machines that weight about 5 or 6 pounds - making them more useful as everyday computers.

  • Researcher warns users of bad Wi-Fi passwords

    A security expert has warned users of the latest wireless network security standard, Wi-Fi Protected Access, to pick good passwords or risk being compromised.

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  • Ten things about securing wireless connections

    Convenient and easy to set up, wireless networks can also pose a big risk. Because they use the airwaves, wireless communications are more vulnerable to interception and attack than a wired connection. Here are some tips for securing your wireless network.

  • Wireless security FAQ

    Can a Pringles can be used as an antenna by hackers? Answers to this and more in our special wireless guide. Additional reading: The connection conundrum: 3G or Wi-Fi?

  • Opening lines of communication

    Don't let having a mobile workforce break down your communications. In Australia, some organisations, through the use of wireless integration, have increased their lines of contact, and not just out in the field.

  • How Service Pack 2 affects Wi-Fi

    When it comes to wireless networking, Windows XP Service Pack 2 has managed to improve ease of use but does the mega patch cause any problems with wireless connectivity?

  • Researcher warns users of bad Wi-Fi passwords

    A security expert has warned users of the latest wireless network security standard, Wi-Fi Protected Access, to pick good passwords or risk being compromised.

Reviews (90)

  • ASUS AiGuru S1

    A simple to use wireless VoIP handset for Skype users that doubles as a music player.

  • BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband Mobile Card

    Fancy a 1.3Mbps broadband pipeline direct to your notebook, without a cable in sight? The new BigPond wireless data card makes good on Telstra's lofty promises for its Next G network.

  • Acer Aspire 9504

    Acer's Aspire 9504 incorporates a lot of empowering technology, although its chief TV offering is rather weak.

  • First Take: Nokia N91

    It's not the fabled iPod phone, but we reckon its close enough.

  • Motorola's upcoming mobile phones

    Motorola morphs the successful RAZR V3 into a 3G phone, announces entry-level handsets, three fashion phones and a pair of Bluetooth-enabled Oakley sunglasses.

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